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Trout vs. Carp — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Trout and Carp

  • Trout has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, Selenium, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin A RAE, however, Carp is richer in Phosphorus, Iron, and Zinc.
  • Trout covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 110% more than Carp.
  • Carp has 10 times less Vitamin A RAE than Trout. Trout has 100µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Carp has 10µg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fish, trout, rainbow, farmed, 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.
Trout
3
:
7
Carp
Contains more Selenium +73.5%
Contains more Calcium +73.3%
Contains more Iron +341.7%
Contains more Magnesium +26.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +96.7%
Contains more Zinc +251.9%
Contains more Copper +32.7%
Contains more Manganese +284.6%
Equal in Potassium - 427
Equal in Sodium - 63
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 14% 22% 116% 40% 8% 15% 19% 2% 154%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 16% 60% 28% 228% 38% 9% 52% 25% 7% 89%
Contains more Selenium +73.5%
Contains more Calcium +73.3%
Contains more Iron +341.7%
Contains more Magnesium +26.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +96.7%
Contains more Zinc +251.9%
Contains more Copper +32.7%
Contains more Manganese +284.6%
Equal in Potassium - 427
Equal in Sodium - 63

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.
Trout
11
:
1
Carp
Contains more Vitamin A +840.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +81.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +52.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +216.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +128.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +76.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +179.6%
Contains more Folate +41.7%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.14
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 19% 56% 570% 10% 36% 25% 125% 120% 90% 9% 514% 1%
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 +840.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +81.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +52.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +216.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +128.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +76.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +179.6%
Contains more Folate +41.7%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.14

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Trout
2
:
2
Carp
Contains more Other +240%
Equal in Protein - 22.86
Equal in Fats - 7.17
Equal in Water - 69.63
24% 7% 69%
Protein: 23.8 g
Fats: 7.38 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.72 g
Other: 0.1 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 Other +240%
Equal in Protein - 22.86
Equal in Fats - 7.17
Equal in Water - 69.63

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Trout
0
:
3
Carp
Contains less Saturated Fat -15.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +26.3%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 1.835
28% 41% 31%
Saturated Fat: 1.651 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.363 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.799 g
22% 48% 30%
Saturated Fat: 1.388 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.985 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.835 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -15.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +26.3%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 1.835

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Trout Carp Opinion
Protein 23.8g 22.86g Trout
Fats 7.38g 7.17g Trout
Calories 168kcal 162kcal Trout
Calcium 30mg 52mg Carp
Iron 0.36mg 1.59mg Carp
Magnesium 30mg 38mg Carp
Phosphorus 270mg 531mg Carp
Potassium 450mg 427mg Trout
Sodium 61mg 63mg Trout
Zinc 0.54mg 1.9mg Carp
Copper 0.055mg 0.073mg Carp
Manganese 0.013mg 0.05mg Carp
Selenium 28.1µg 16.2µg Trout
Vitamin A 301IU 32IU Trout
Vitamin A RAE 100µg 10µg Trout
Vitamin E 2.79mg Trout
Vitamin D 759IU Trout
Vitamin D 19µg Trout
Vitamin C 2.9mg 1.6mg Trout
Vitamin B1 0.143mg 0.14mg Trout
Vitamin B2 0.107mg 0.07mg Trout
Vitamin B3 6.646mg 2.1mg Trout
Vitamin B5 1.99mg 0.87mg Trout
Vitamin B6 0.386mg 0.219mg Trout
Folate 12µg 17µg Carp
Vitamin B12 4.11µg 1.47µg Trout
Vitamin K 0.1µg Trout
Tryptophan 0.279mg 0.256mg Trout
Threonine 1.092mg 1.002mg Trout
Isoleucine 1.148mg 1.054mg Trout
Leucine 2.025mg 1.858mg Trout
Lysine 2.287mg 2.1mg Trout
Methionine 0.738mg 0.677mg Trout
Phenylalanine 0.973mg 0.893mg Trout
Valine 1.283mg 1.178mg Trout
Histidine 0.733mg 0.673mg Trout
Cholesterol 70mg 84mg Trout
Trans Fat 0.056g Carp
Saturated Fat 1.651g 1.388g Carp
Omega-3 - DHA 0.616g 0.146g Trout
Omega-3 - EPA 0.259g 0.305g Carp
Omega-3 - DPA 0.109g 0.105g Trout
Monounsaturated Fat 2.363g 2.985g Carp
Polyunsaturated fat 1.799g 1.835g Carp
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.047g Trout

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Trout 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
131%
Trout
33%
Carp
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Trout
55%
Carp

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Trout
Trout contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Trout
Trout is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Trout
Trout is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Carp
Carp is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Carp
Carp is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.263g)
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. Trout - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173718/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.