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Steelhead trout vs. Carp — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Steelhead trout and Carp

  • Steelhead trout has more Vitamin B12, and Selenium, however, Carp is richer in Phosphorus, Zinc, Iron, and Polyunsaturated fat.
  • Steelhead trout covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 180% more than Carp.
  • Carp has 2 times less Selenium than Steelhead trout. Steelhead trout has 26µg of Selenium, while Carp has 16.2µg.
  • Steelhead trout contains less Cholesterol.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Steelhead trout, boiled, canned (Alaska Native) 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 18% 9% 32% 24% 19% 16% 107% 15% 1.4% 142%
Carp
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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 SeleniumSelenium +60.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +52%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +73.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +17%
Contains more IronIron +148.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +25.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +233.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +113.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -46.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +354.5%

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.
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% 3.9% 43% 453% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 724% 0% 0% 0%
Carp
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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 +103.1%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +293.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
21% 8% 71%
Protein: 21.11 g
Fats: 8.26 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 70.59 g
Other: 0.04 g
Carp
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23% 7% 70%
Protein: 22.86 g
Fats: 7.17 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 69.63 g
Other: 0.34 g
Contains more FatsFats +15.2%
Contains more OtherOther +750%
~equal in Protein ~22.86g
~equal in Carbs ~0g
~equal in Water ~69.63g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
31% 45% 25%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.53 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.223 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.225 g
Carp
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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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +34.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +49.8%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~1.388g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Steelhead trout Carp Opinion
Calories 159kcal 162kcal Carp
Protein 21.11g 22.86g Carp
Fats 8.26g 7.17g Steelhead trout
Vitamin C 0mg 1.6mg Carp
Cholesterol 59mg 84mg Steelhead trout
Vitamin D 604IU Steelhead trout
Magnesium 25mg 38mg Carp
Calcium 30mg 52mg Carp
Potassium 365mg 427mg Carp
Iron 0.64mg 1.59mg Carp
Copper 0.058mg 0.073mg Carp
Zinc 0.57mg 1.9mg Carp
Phosphorus 249mg 531mg Carp
Sodium 118mg 63mg Carp
Vitamin A 65IU 32IU Steelhead trout
Vitamin A 20µg 10µg Steelhead trout
Vitamin E 2.15mg Steelhead trout
Vitamin D 15.1µg Steelhead trout
Manganese 0.011mg 0.05mg Carp
Selenium 26µg 16.2µg Steelhead trout
Vitamin B1 0.14mg Carp
Vitamin B2 0.07mg Carp
Vitamin B3 2.1mg Carp
Vitamin B5 0.87mg Carp
Vitamin B6 0.219mg Carp
Vitamin B12 5.79µg 1.47µg Steelhead trout
Folate 17µg Carp
Saturated Fat 1.53g 1.388g Carp
Monounsaturated Fat 2.223g 2.985g Carp
Polyunsaturated fat 1.225g 1.835g Carp
Tryptophan 0.256mg Carp
Threonine 1.002mg Carp
Isoleucine 1.054mg Carp
Leucine 1.858mg Carp
Lysine 2.1mg Carp
Methionine 0.677mg Carp
Phenylalanine 0.893mg Carp
Valine 1.178mg Carp
Histidine 0.673mg Carp
Omega-3 - EPA 0.376g 0.305g Steelhead trout
Omega-3 - DHA 0.54g 0.146g Steelhead trout
Omega-3 - ALA 0.051g Steelhead trout
Omega-3 - DPA 0.13g 0.105g Steelhead trout
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.014g Steelhead trout

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Steelhead trout Carp
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
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
94%
Steelhead trout
31%
Carp
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Steelhead trout
55%
Carp

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Steelhead trout
Steelhead trout is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 25mg)
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 - 55mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Carp
Carp is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.142g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Carp
Carp is relatively richer in minerals
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. Steelhead trout - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168060/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.