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Tuna vs. Carp — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Tuna and Carp

  • Tuna has more Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B12, however, Carp is richer in Phosphorus, Zinc, Vitamin B5, and Iron.
  • Tuna covers your daily Selenium needs 167% more than Carp.
  • Carp has 11 times less Vitamin B3 than Tuna. Tuna has 22.07mg of Vitamin B3, while Carp has 2.1mg.
  • Tuna contains less Cholesterol.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fish, tuna, yellowfin, fresh, 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.
Tuna
Tuna
4
:
6
Carp
Carp
Contains more Magnesium +10.5%
Contains more Potassium +23.4%
Contains less Sodium -14.3%
Contains more Selenium +567.9%
Contains more Calcium +1200%
Contains more Iron +72.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +59.5%
Contains more Zinc +322.2%
Contains more Copper +69.8%
Contains more Manganese +284.6%
Equal in Magnesium - 38
Tuna
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 35% 30% 143% 47% 8% 13% 15% 2% 591%
Carp
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 16% 60% 28% 228% 38% 9% 52% 25% 7% 89%
Contains more Magnesium +10.5%
Contains more Potassium +23.4%
Contains less Sodium -14.3%
Contains more Selenium +567.9%
Contains more Calcium +1200%
Contains more Iron +72.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +59.5%
Contains more Zinc +322.2%
Contains more Copper +69.8%
Contains more Manganese +284.6%
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.
Tuna
Tuna
8
:
4
Carp
Carp
Contains more Vitamin A +103.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +95.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +951%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +374%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +59.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +160.5%
Contains more Folate +750%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.14
Tuna
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 6% 60% 0% 34% 32% 414% 21% 240% 2% 294% 1%
Carp
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 +103.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +95.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +951%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +374%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +59.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +160.5%
Contains more Folate +750%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.14

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tuna
Tuna
2
:
2
Carp
Carp
Contains more Protein +27.5%
Contains more Other +276.5%
Contains more Fats +1115.3%
Equal in Water - 69.63
Tuna
29% 69%
Protein: 29.15 g
Fats: 0.59 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.98 g
Other: 1.28 g
Carp
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 +27.5%
Contains more Other +276.5%
Contains more Fats +1115.3%
Equal in Water - 69.63

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tuna
Tuna
1
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2
Carp
Carp
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2063%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +948.6%
Tuna
40% 27% 34%
Saturated Fat: 0.205 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.138 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.175 g
Carp
22% 48% 30%
Saturated Fat: 1.388 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.985 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.835 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2063%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +948.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tuna Carp Opinion
Protein 29.15g 22.86g Tuna
Fats 0.59g 7.17g Carp
Calories 130kcal 162kcal Carp
Calcium 4mg 52mg Carp
Iron 0.92mg 1.59mg Carp
Magnesium 42mg 38mg Tuna
Phosphorus 333mg 531mg Carp
Potassium 527mg 427mg Tuna
Sodium 54mg 63mg Tuna
Zinc 0.45mg 1.9mg Carp
Copper 0.043mg 0.073mg Carp
Manganese 0.013mg 0.05mg Carp
Selenium 108.2µg 16.2µg Tuna
Vitamin A 65IU 32IU Tuna
Vitamin A RAE 22µg 10µg Tuna
Vitamin E 0.29mg Tuna
Vitamin D 82IU Tuna
Vitamin D 2µg Tuna
Vitamin C 0mg 1.6mg Carp
Vitamin B1 0.134mg 0.14mg Carp
Vitamin B2 0.137mg 0.07mg Tuna
Vitamin B3 22.07mg 2.1mg Tuna
Vitamin B5 0.334mg 0.87mg Carp
Vitamin B6 1.038mg 0.219mg Tuna
Folate 2µg 17µg Carp
Vitamin B12 2.35µg 1.47µg Tuna
Vitamin K 0.1µg Tuna
Tryptophan 0.313mg 0.256mg Tuna
Threonine 1.224mg 1.002mg Tuna
Isoleucine 1.287mg 1.054mg Tuna
Leucine 2.27mg 1.858mg Tuna
Lysine 2.565mg 2.1mg Tuna
Methionine 0.827mg 0.677mg Tuna
Phenylalanine 1.091mg 0.893mg Tuna
Valine 1.438mg 1.178mg Tuna
Histidine 0.822mg 0.673mg Tuna
Cholesterol 47mg 84mg Tuna
Trans Fat 0.02g Carp
Saturated Fat 0.205g 1.388g Tuna
Omega-3 - DHA 0.105g 0.146g Carp
Omega-3 - EPA 0.015g 0.305g Carp
Omega-3 - DPA 0.005g 0.105g Carp
Monounsaturated Fat 0.138g 2.985g Carp
Polyunsaturated fat 0.175g 1.835g Carp
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Tuna

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Tuna 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
92%
Tuna
33%
Carp
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
88%
Tuna
55%
Carp

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tuna
Tuna contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tuna
Tuna is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 37mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tuna
Tuna is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.183g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tuna
Tuna is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Carp
Carp is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
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. Tuna - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172006/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.