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Shark vs. Carp — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Shark and Carp

  • Shark is higher in Selenium, and Vitamin B6, yet Carp is higher in Phosphorus, Zinc, Vitamin B12, Potassium, Iron, and Vitamin B1.
  • Carp covers your daily Phosphorus needs 48% more than Shark.
  • Shark contains 2 times more Saturated Fat than Carp. While Shark contains 3.205g of Saturated Fat, Carp contains only 1.388g.

Food varieties used in this article are Fish, shark, mixed species, cooked, batter-dipped and fried and Fish, carp, cooked, dry heat.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Shark
Shark
2
:
7
Carp
Carp
Contains more Magnesium +13.2%
Contains more Selenium +109.9%
Contains more Iron +43.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +173.7%
Contains more Potassium +175.5%
Contains less Sodium -48.4%
Contains more Zinc +295.8%
Contains more Copper +73.8%
Equal in Calcium - 52
Equal in Manganese - 0.05
Shark
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 42% 31% 84% 14% 16% 14% 14% 7% 186%
Carp
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 16% 60% 28% 228% 38% 9% 52% 25% 7% 89%
Contains more Magnesium +13.2%
Contains more Selenium +109.9%
Contains more Iron +43.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +173.7%
Contains more Potassium +175.5%
Contains less Sodium -48.4%
Contains more Zinc +295.8%
Contains more Copper +73.8%
Equal in Calcium - 52
Equal in Manganese - 0.05

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Shark
Shark
4
:
5
Carp
Carp
Contains more Vitamin A +462.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +38.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +32.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +37%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +94.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +40.3%
Contains more Folate +13.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +21.5%
Shark
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 11% 0% 0% 0% 18% 23% 53% 38% 70% 12% 152% 0%
Carp
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 0% 0% 6% 35% 17% 40% 53% 51% 13% 184% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +462.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +38.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +32.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +37%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +94.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +40.3%
Contains more Folate +13.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +21.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shark
Shark
3
:
2
Carp
Carp
Contains more Fats +92.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +217.6%
Contains more Protein +22.8%
Contains more Water +15.9%
Shark
19% 14% 6% 60%
Protein: 18.62 g
Fats: 13.82 g
Carbs: 6.39 g
Water: 60.09 g
Other: 1.08 g
Carp
23% 7% 70%
Protein: 22.86 g
Fats: 7.17 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 69.63 g
Other: 0.34 g
Contains more Fats +92.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +217.6%
Contains more Protein +22.8%
Contains more Water +15.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shark
Shark
2
:
1
Carp
Carp
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +98.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +101.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -56.7%
Shark
25% 46% 29%
Saturated Fat: 3.205 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.935 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.701 g
Carp
22% 48% 30%
Saturated Fat: 1.388 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.985 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.835 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +98.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +101.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -56.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Shark Carp
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shark Carp Opinion
Net carbs 6.39g 0g Shark
Protein 18.62g 22.86g Carp
Fats 13.82g 7.17g Shark
Carbs 6.39g 0g Shark
Calories 228kcal 162kcal Shark
Calcium 50mg 52mg Carp
Iron 1.11mg 1.59mg Carp
Magnesium 43mg 38mg Shark
Phosphorus 194mg 531mg Carp
Potassium 155mg 427mg Carp
Sodium 122mg 63mg Carp
Zinc 0.48mg 1.9mg Carp
Copper 0.042mg 0.073mg Carp
Manganese 0.05mg 0.05mg
Selenium 34µg 16.2µg Shark
Vitamin A 180IU 32IU Shark
Vitamin A RAE 54µg 10µg Shark
Vitamin C 0mg 1.6mg Carp
Vitamin B1 0.072mg 0.14mg Carp
Vitamin B2 0.097mg 0.07mg Shark
Vitamin B3 2.783mg 2.1mg Shark
Vitamin B5 0.62mg 0.87mg Carp
Vitamin B6 0.3mg 0.219mg Shark
Folate 15µg 17µg Carp
Vitamin B12 1.21µg 1.47µg Carp
Tryptophan 0.212mg 0.256mg Carp
Threonine 0.843mg 1.002mg Carp
Isoleucine 0.867mg 1.054mg Carp
Leucine 1.515mg 1.858mg Carp
Lysine 1.634mg 2.1mg Carp
Methionine 0.541mg 0.677mg Carp
Phenylalanine 0.75mg 0.893mg Carp
Valine 0.965mg 1.178mg Carp
Histidine 0.538mg 0.673mg Carp
Cholesterol 59mg 84mg Shark
Saturated Fat 3.205g 1.388g Carp
Omega-3 - DHA 0.431g 0.146g Shark
Omega-3 - EPA 0.258g 0.305g Carp
Omega-3 - DPA 0.089g 0.105g Carp
Monounsaturated Fat 5.935g 2.985g Shark
Polyunsaturated fat 3.701g 1.835g Shark

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Shark Carp
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
31%
Shark
33%
Carp
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Shark
55%
Carp

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shark
Shark is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 25mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Carp
Carp contains less Sodium (difference - 59mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Carp
Carp is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.817g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Carp
Carp is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Shark - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175143/nutrients
  2. Carp - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174185/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.