Common carp Nutrition facts
Common carp
Common carp is a fresh-water fish inhabiting the warm, shallow waters of the rivers, lakes, ponds, and canals of North America, Europe, Africa, and Asia.
Carp is a member of large Minnow (Cyprinidae) family freshwater fish. Scientific name: Cyprinus carpio. Sub Family: Cyprinidae.
Some of common names are European carp, German carp, Koi, katla fish (India), etc.
| Nutrition Principle | Nutrition Value | Percentage of RDA |
|---|---|---|
| Principle | ||
| Energy | 127 Kcal | 6.4% |
| Carbohydrates | 0 g | 0% |
| Protein | 17.8 g | 31.78% |
| Total Fat | 5.6 g | 32% |
| Cholesterol | 66 mg | 22% |
| Dietary Fiber | 0 g | 0% |
| Vitamins | ||
| Folate total | 15 μg | 4% |
| Niacin | 1.64 mg | 10% |
| Pyridoxine | 0.190 mg | 14.5% |
| Riboflavin | 0.055 mg | 4% |
| Thiamin | 0.115 mg | 9.75% |
| Vitamin-A | 30 IU | 1% |
| Vitamin-B12 | 1.53 μg | 63.75% |
| Vitamin-D | 988 IU | 165% |
| Electrolytes | ||
| Sodium | 49 mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 333 mg | 7% |
| Minerals | ||
| Calcium | 41 mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1.24 mg | 15.5% |
| Magnesium | 29 mg | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 415 mg | 59% |
| Selenium | 12.6 mg | 23% |
| Zinc | 1.48 mg | 13.5% |
| Omega-3 fats (PUFA) | ||
| EPA (20:5 n-3) | 0.238 g | -- |
| DPA (22:5 n-3) | 0.082 g | -- |
| DHA (22:6 n-3) | 0.114 g | -- |