Smelt vs. Carp — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are smelt and carp different?
- Smelt is higher in vitamin B12, selenium, manganese, copper, and vitamin B2; however, carp is richer in phosphorus, vitamin B1, and iron.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for smelt is 104% higher.
- Smelt contains 18 times more manganese than carp. While smelt contains 0.9mg of manganese, carp contains only 0.05mg.
- Smelt has less saturated fat.
Fish, smelt, rainbow, cooked, dry heat and Fish, carp, cooked, dry heat are the varieties used in this article.
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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 | +48.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +143.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +11.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1700% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +188.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +14.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +38.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +80% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -18.2% |
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 | +70% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +108.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +170.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1300% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +18.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +17.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +28.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +240% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more OtherOther | +344.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +131.3% |
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Protein
~22.86g
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Carbs
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Water
~69.63g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -58.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +263.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +61.7% |
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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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 3.97µg | 1.47µg | 104% |
| Selenium | 46.8µg | 16.2µg | 56% |
| Manganese | 0.9mg | 0.05mg | 37% |
| Phosphorus | 295mg | 531mg | 34% |
| Copper | 0.178mg | 0.073mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.01mg | 0.14mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.146mg | 0.07mg | 6% |
| Iron | 1.15mg | 1.59mg | 6% |
| Fats | 3.1g | 7.17g | 6% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.135g | 1.835g | 5% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.822g | 2.985g | 5% |
| Saturated fat | 0.579g | 1.388g | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.17mg | 0.219mg | 4% |
| Folate | 5µg | 17µg | 3% |
| Calcium | 77mg | 52mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.74mg | 0.87mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.766mg | 2.1mg | 2% |
| Calories | 124kcal | 162kcal | 2% |
| Zinc | 2.12mg | 1.9mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 372mg | 427mg | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 90mg | 84mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 1.6mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 17µg | 10µg | 1% |
| Protein | 22.6g | 22.86g | 1% |
| Sodium | 77mg | 63mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 38mg | 38mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.253mg | 0.256mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.991mg | 1.002mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.041mg | 1.054mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.837mg | 1.858mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.076mg | 2.1mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.669mg | 0.677mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.882mg | 0.893mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.164mg | 1.178mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.665mg | 0.673mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.353g | 0.305g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.536g | 0.146g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.023g | 0.105g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Carbs diet | Equal | |
| 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Smelt is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Smelt is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.809g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Carp is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Carp contains less Sodium (difference - 14mg)
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.