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Snapper vs. Carp — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Snapper and Carp

  • Snapper has more Vitamin B12, Selenium, and Vitamin B6, while Carp has more Phosphorus, Iron, Zinc, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B1.
  • Snapper's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 85% higher.
  • Carp contains 3 times less Selenium than Snapper. Snapper contains 49µg of Selenium, while Carp contains 16.2µg.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Snapper is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Fish, snapper, mixed species, cooked, dry heat 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.
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Carp
Contains more Potassium +22.2%
Contains more Selenium +202.5%
Contains more Calcium +30%
Contains more Iron +562.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +164.2%
Contains more Zinc +331.8%
Contains more Copper +58.7%
Contains more Manganese +194.1%
Equal in Magnesium - 38
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 9% 27% 87% 47% 8% 12% 16% 3% 268%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 16% 60% 28% 228% 38% 9% 52% 25% 7% 89%
Contains more Potassium +22.2%
Contains more Selenium +202.5%
Contains more Calcium +30%
Contains more Iron +562.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +164.2%
Contains more Zinc +331.8%
Contains more Copper +58.7%
Contains more Manganese +194.1%
Equal in Magnesium - 38

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.
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Carp
Contains more Vitamin A +259.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +110%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +138.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +164.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1650%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +506.9%
Contains more Folate +183.3%
Equal in Vitamin C - 1.6
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.87
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 0% 0% 6% 14% 1% 7% 53% 107% 5% 438% 0%
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 +259.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +110%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +138.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +164.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1650%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +506.9%
Contains more Folate +183.3%
Equal in Vitamin C - 1.6
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.87

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Carp
Contains more Protein +15%
Contains more Other +379.4%
Contains more Fats +316.9%
Equal in Water - 69.63
26% 2% 70%
Protein: 26.3 g
Fats: 1.72 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 70.35 g
Other: 1.63 g
23% 7% 70%
Protein: 22.86 g
Fats: 7.17 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 69.63 g
Other: 0.34 g
Contains more Protein +15%
Contains more Other +379.4%
Contains more Fats +316.9%
Equal in Water - 69.63

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Carp
Contains less Saturated Fat -73.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +827%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +212.1%
29% 25% 46%
Saturated Fat: 0.365 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.322 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.588 g
22% 48% 30%
Saturated Fat: 1.388 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.985 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.835 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -73.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +827%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +212.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Snapper Carp
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Snapper Carp Opinion
Protein 26.3g 22.86g Snapper
Fats 1.72g 7.17g Carp
Calories 128kcal 162kcal Carp
Calcium 40mg 52mg Carp
Iron 0.24mg 1.59mg Carp
Magnesium 37mg 38mg Carp
Phosphorus 201mg 531mg Carp
Potassium 522mg 427mg Snapper
Sodium 57mg 63mg Snapper
Zinc 0.44mg 1.9mg Carp
Copper 0.046mg 0.073mg Carp
Manganese 0.017mg 0.05mg Carp
Selenium 49µg 16.2µg Snapper
Vitamin A 115IU 32IU Snapper
Vitamin A RAE 35µg 10µg Snapper
Vitamin C 1.6mg 1.6mg
Vitamin B1 0.053mg 0.14mg Carp
Vitamin B2 0.004mg 0.07mg Carp
Vitamin B3 0.346mg 2.1mg Carp
Vitamin B5 0.87mg 0.87mg
Vitamin B6 0.46mg 0.219mg Snapper
Folate 6µg 17µg Carp
Vitamin B12 3.5µg 1.47µg Snapper
Tryptophan 0.294mg 0.256mg Snapper
Threonine 1.153mg 1.002mg Snapper
Isoleucine 1.212mg 1.054mg Snapper
Leucine 2.137mg 1.858mg Snapper
Lysine 2.415mg 2.1mg Snapper
Methionine 0.778mg 0.677mg Snapper
Phenylalanine 1.027mg 0.893mg Snapper
Valine 1.355mg 1.178mg Snapper
Histidine 0.774mg 0.673mg Snapper
Cholesterol 47mg 84mg Snapper
Saturated Fat 0.365g 1.388g Snapper
Omega-3 - DHA 0.273g 0.146g Snapper
Omega-3 - EPA 0.048g 0.305g Carp
Omega-3 - DPA 0.022g 0.105g Carp
Monounsaturated Fat 0.322g 2.985g Carp
Polyunsaturated fat 0.588g 1.835g Carp

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Snapper Carp
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
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
53%
Snapper
33%
Carp
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Snapper
55%
Carp

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Snapper
Snapper contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Snapper
Snapper is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 37mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Snapper
Snapper is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.023g)
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. Snapper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173699/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.