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Sturgeon vs. Carp — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Sturgeon and Carp

  • Sturgeon is richer in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin A RAE, yet Carp is richer in Phosphorus, Zinc, Iron, and Vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 from Sturgeon is 50% higher.
  • Sturgeon contains 26 times more Vitamin A RAE than Carp. Sturgeon contains 263µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Carp contains 10µg.

Food types used in this article are Fish, sturgeon, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 32% 5.1% 32% 34% 18% 15% 116% 9% 3.9% 88%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +18.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +205.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +17.3%
Contains more IronIron +76.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +37.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +251.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +95.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +66.7%
~equal in Sodium ~63mg
~equal in Selenium ~16.2µg

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% 53% 13% 387% 20% 21% 189% 52% 53% 313% 0.25% 13% 38%
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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 +2634.4%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +381%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +70.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +75%
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.87mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.219mg
~equal in Folate ~17µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
21% 5% 70% 4%
Protein: 20.7 g
Fats: 5.18 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 69.94 g
Other: 4.18 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 OtherOther +1129.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +10.4%
Contains more FatsFats +38.4%
~equal in Carbs ~0g
~equal in Water ~69.63g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
26% 55% 19%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.173 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.486 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.885 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 less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -15.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +20.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +107.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sturgeon Carp Opinion
Calories 135kcal 162kcal Carp
Protein 20.7g 22.86g Carp
Fats 5.18g 7.17g Carp
Vitamin C 0mg 1.6mg Carp
Cholesterol 77mg 84mg Sturgeon
Vitamin D 515IU Sturgeon
Magnesium 45mg 38mg Sturgeon
Calcium 17mg 52mg Carp
Potassium 364mg 427mg Carp
Iron 0.9mg 1.59mg Carp
Copper 0.053mg 0.073mg Carp
Zinc 0.54mg 1.9mg Carp
Phosphorus 271mg 531mg Carp
Sodium 69mg 63mg Carp
Vitamin A 875IU 32IU Sturgeon
Vitamin A RAE 263µg 10µg Sturgeon
Vitamin E 0.63mg Sturgeon
Vitamin D 12.9µg Sturgeon
Manganese 0.03mg 0.05mg Carp
Selenium 16.2µg 16.2µg
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.14mg Carp
Vitamin B2 0.09mg 0.07mg Sturgeon
Vitamin B3 10.1mg 2.1mg Sturgeon
Vitamin B5 0.87mg 0.87mg
Vitamin B6 0.23mg 0.219mg Sturgeon
Vitamin B12 2.5µg 1.47µg Sturgeon
Vitamin K 0.1µg Sturgeon
Folate 17µg 17µg
Choline 70mg Sturgeon
Saturated Fat 1.173g 1.388g Sturgeon
Monounsaturated Fat 2.486g 2.985g Carp
Polyunsaturated fat 0.885g 1.835g Carp
Tryptophan 0.232mg 0.256mg Carp
Threonine 0.907mg 1.002mg Carp
Isoleucine 0.954mg 1.054mg Carp
Leucine 1.682mg 1.858mg Carp
Lysine 1.901mg 2.1mg Carp
Methionine 0.613mg 0.677mg Carp
Phenylalanine 0.808mg 0.893mg Carp
Valine 1.066mg 1.178mg Carp
Histidine 0.609mg 0.673mg Carp
Omega-3 - EPA 0.249g 0.305g Carp
Omega-3 - DHA 0.119g 0.146g Carp
Omega-3 - DPA 0.058g 0.105g Carp

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Sturgeon 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
89%
Sturgeon
31%
Carp
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Sturgeon
55%
Carp

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sturgeon
Sturgeon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sturgeon
Sturgeon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.215g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sturgeon
Sturgeon is relatively richer in vitamins
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 - 6mg)
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 ($)

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. Sturgeon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175148/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.