Shrimp vs. Carp — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between shrimp and carp
- Shrimp has more selenium, copper, and vitamin B12; however, carp is richer in phosphorus, iron, vitamin B1, potassium, and vitamin B5.
- Shrimp covers your daily selenium needs 61% more than carp.
- Carp has 15 times less sodium than shrimp. Shrimp has 947mg of sodium, while carp has 63mg.
- Shrimp has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of shrimp is 50, while the glycemic index of carp is 0.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, cooked, moist heat (may have been previously frozen) 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +75% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +253.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +205.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +151.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +396.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +16.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +73.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -93.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +800% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +27.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +12.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +41.2% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +337.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +191.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +67.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +617.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +321.8% |
~equal in
Protein
~22.86g
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Water
~69.63g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -62.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +726.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +211% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 49.5µg | 16.2µg | 61% |
| Cholesterol | 211mg | 84mg | 42% |
| Sodium | 947mg | 63mg | 38% |
| Phosphorus | 306mg | 531mg | 32% |
| Choline | 135.4mg | 25% | |
| Copper | 0.258mg | 0.073mg | 21% |
| Iron | 0.32mg | 1.59mg | 16% |
| Vitamin E | 2.2mg | 15% | |
| Vitamin A | 90µg | 10µg | 9% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.032mg | 0.14mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 170mg | 427mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.66µg | 1.47µg | 8% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.59g | 1.835g | 8% |
| Fats | 1.7g | 7.17g | 8% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.361g | 2.985g | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.519mg | 0.87mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.024mg | 0.07mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 91mg | 52mg | 4% |
| Saturated fat | 0.521g | 1.388g | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.678mg | 2.1mg | 4% |
| Folate | 24µg | 17µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.242mg | 0.219mg | 2% |
| Calories | 119kcal | 162kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 1.6mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 1.63mg | 1.9mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 4IU | 1% | |
| Carbs | 1.52g | 0g | 1% |
| Protein | 22.78g | 22.86g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 1.52g | 0g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 37mg | 38mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.049mg | 0.05mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.4µg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.035g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.26mg | 0.256mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.904mg | 1.002mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.05mg | 1.054mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.95mg | 1.858mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.172mg | 2.1mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.665mg | 0.677mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.992mg | 0.893mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.067mg | 1.178mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.501mg | 0.673mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.135g | 0.305g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.141g | 0.146g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.012g | 0.105g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.012g | N/A |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
74%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shrimp is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.867g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Shrimp is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Carp is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 127mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Carp is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Carp contains less Sodium (difference - 884mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Carp is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Carp is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.