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Yellowtail vs. Carp — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Yellowtail and Carp

  • Yellowtail is richer in Selenium, and Vitamin B3, yet Carp is richer in Phosphorus, Iron, Zinc, and Vitamin B12.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from Yellowtail is 56% higher.
  • Yellowtail contains 4 times more Vitamin B3 than Carp. Yellowtail contains 8.718mg of Vitamin B3, while Carp contains 2.1mg.

Food types used in this article are Fish, yellowtail, 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 27% 8.7% 47% 24% 19% 18% 86% 6.5% 2.5% 255%
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 PotassiumPotassium +26%
Contains less SodiumSodium -20.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +188.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +79.3%
Contains more IronIron +152.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +25.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +183.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +164.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +163.2%
~equal in Magnesium ~38mg

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 9.7% 6.2% 0% 0% 44% 12% 163% 41% 43% 156% 0% 3% 0%
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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 CVitamin C +81.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +225%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +315.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +37.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +27.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +18.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +17.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +325%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
30% 7% 67%
Protein: 29.67 g
Fats: 6.72 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 67.33 g
Other: 0 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 ProteinProtein +29.8%
~equal in Fats ~7.17g
~equal in Carbs ~0g
~equal in Water ~69.63g
~equal in Other ~0.34g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Yellowtail Carp
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Yellowtail Carp Opinion
Calories 187kcal 162kcal Yellowtail
Protein 29.67g 22.86g Yellowtail
Fats 6.72g 7.17g Carp
Vitamin C 2.9mg 1.6mg Yellowtail
Cholesterol 71mg 84mg Yellowtail
Magnesium 38mg 38mg
Calcium 29mg 52mg Carp
Potassium 538mg 427mg Yellowtail
Iron 0.63mg 1.59mg Carp
Copper 0.058mg 0.073mg Carp
Zinc 0.67mg 1.9mg Carp
Phosphorus 201mg 531mg Carp
Sodium 50mg 63mg Yellowtail
Vitamin A 104IU 32IU Yellowtail
Vitamin A 31µg 10µg Yellowtail
Manganese 0.019mg 0.05mg Carp
Selenium 46.8µg 16.2µg Yellowtail
Vitamin B1 0.175mg 0.14mg Yellowtail
Vitamin B2 0.051mg 0.07mg Carp
Vitamin B3 8.718mg 2.1mg Yellowtail
Vitamin B5 0.681mg 0.87mg Carp
Vitamin B6 0.185mg 0.219mg Carp
Vitamin B12 1.25µg 1.47µg Carp
Folate 4µg 17µg Carp
Saturated Fat 1.388g Yellowtail
Monounsaturated Fat 2.985g Carp
Polyunsaturated fat 1.835g Carp
Tryptophan 0.332mg 0.256mg Yellowtail
Threonine 1.301mg 1.002mg Yellowtail
Isoleucine 1.367mg 1.054mg Yellowtail
Leucine 2.411mg 1.858mg Yellowtail
Lysine 2.725mg 2.1mg Yellowtail
Methionine 0.878mg 0.677mg Yellowtail
Phenylalanine 1.158mg 0.893mg Yellowtail
Valine 1.528mg 1.178mg Yellowtail
Histidine 0.873mg 0.673mg Yellowtail
Omega-3 - EPA 0.305g Carp
Omega-3 - DHA 0.146g Carp
Omega-3 - DPA 0.105g Carp

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Yellowtail 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
37%
Yellowtail
31%
Carp
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Yellowtail
55%
Carp

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Yellowtail
Yellowtail is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yellowtail
Yellowtail contains less Sodium (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Yellowtail
Yellowtail is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.388g)
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. Yellowtail - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174248/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.