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Shrimp vs. Carp — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Shrimp and Carp

  • Shrimp has more Selenium, Copper, Vitamin A, and Vitamin B12, however, Carp is richer in Phosphorus, Iron, Vitamin B1, and Potassium.
  • 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.

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.
Shrimp
3
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 26% 27% 15% 12% 86% 44% 131% 124% 6.4% 270%
Carp
5
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 27% 16% 38% 60% 24% 52% 228% 8.2% 6.5% 88%
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%
~equal in Magnesium ~38mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.05mg

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.
Shrimp
8
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 18% 44% 3% 8% 5.5% 50% 31% 56% 208% 1% 18% 74%
Carp
4
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 5.3% 1.9% 0% 0% 35% 16% 39% 52% 51% 184% 0% 13% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +840.6%
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%
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.219mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shrimp
3
23% 2% 72% 2%
Protein: 22.78 g
Fats: 1.7 g
Carbs: 1.52 g
Water: 71.56 g
Other: 2.44 g
Carp
2
23% 7% 70%
Protein: 22.86 g
Fats: 7.17 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 69.63 g
Other: 0.34 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +617.6%
Contains more FatsFats +321.8%
~equal in Protein ~22.86g
~equal in Water ~69.63g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shrimp
1
35% 25% 40%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.521 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.361 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.59 g
Carp
2
22% 48% 30%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.388 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.985 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.835 g
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.
Shrimp Carp
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shrimp Carp Opinion
Calories 119kcal 162kcal Carp
Protein 22.78g 22.86g Carp
Fats 1.7g 7.17g Carp
Vitamin C 0mg 1.6mg Carp
Net carbs 1.52g 0g Shrimp
Carbs 1.52g 0g Shrimp
Cholesterol 211mg 84mg Carp
Vitamin D 4IU Shrimp
Magnesium 37mg 38mg Carp
Calcium 91mg 52mg Shrimp
Potassium 170mg 427mg Carp
Iron 0.32mg 1.59mg Carp
Copper 0.258mg 0.073mg Shrimp
Zinc 1.63mg 1.9mg Carp
Phosphorus 306mg 531mg Carp
Sodium 947mg 63mg Carp
Vitamin A 301IU 32IU Shrimp
Vitamin A 90µg 10µg Shrimp
Vitamin E 2.2mg Shrimp
Vitamin D 0.1µg Shrimp
Manganese 0.049mg 0.05mg Carp
Selenium 49.5µg 16.2µg Shrimp
Vitamin B1 0.032mg 0.14mg Carp
Vitamin B2 0.024mg 0.07mg Carp
Vitamin B3 2.678mg 2.1mg Shrimp
Vitamin B5 0.519mg 0.87mg Carp
Vitamin B6 0.242mg 0.219mg Shrimp
Vitamin B12 1.66µg 1.47µg Shrimp
Vitamin K 0.4µg Shrimp
Folate 24µg 17µg Shrimp
Trans Fat 0.035g Carp
Choline 135.4mg Shrimp
Saturated Fat 0.521g 1.388g Shrimp
Monounsaturated Fat 0.361g 2.985g Carp
Polyunsaturated fat 0.59g 1.835g Carp
Tryptophan 0.26mg 0.256mg Shrimp
Threonine 0.904mg 1.002mg Carp
Isoleucine 1.05mg 1.054mg Carp
Leucine 1.95mg 1.858mg Shrimp
Lysine 2.172mg 2.1mg Shrimp
Methionine 0.665mg 0.677mg Carp
Phenylalanine 0.992mg 0.893mg Shrimp
Valine 1.067mg 1.178mg Carp
Histidine 0.501mg 0.673mg Carp
Omega-3 - EPA 0.135g 0.305g Carp
Omega-3 - DHA 0.141g 0.146g Carp
Omega-3 - DPA 0.012g 0.105g Carp
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.012g Shrimp

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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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
40%
Shrimp
31%
Carp
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
74%
Shrimp
55%
Carp

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shrimp
Shrimp is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.867g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Shrimp
Shrimp is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Carp
Carp is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 127mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Carp
Carp is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Carp
Carp contains less Sodium (difference - 884mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Carp
Carp is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Carp
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.

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. Shrimp - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171971/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.