Bighead Carp, Raw

Bighead Carp, Raw

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Bighead carp is a freshwater fish species known for its large head and sizeable fillets with a mild, clean taste. This lean fish is particularly rich in high-quality protein and omega-3 fatty acids, while containing fewer small bones than common carp. Native to Asian waters but now found worldwide, bighead carp offers a sustainable seafood choice with a delicate texture that's suitable for various cooking methods including steaming, baking, and frying.

Macro Impact

A 4 oz serving contains 144 calories, 20g protein, 0g carbs, and 6g fat.

Calorie Burn

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Running5 mph (12 min/mile)
12 min

Nutrition Facts

Serving size4 oz (113 g)
Amount per serving
Calories144
% Daily Value*
Total Fat6g
8%
Saturated Fat1g
6%
Trans Fat0g
Polyunsaturated Fat2g
Monounsaturated Fat3g
Cholesterol75mg
25%
Sodium55mg
2%
Total Carbohydrate0g
0%
Dietary Fiber0g
0%
Total Sugars0g
Includes Added Sugars0g
0%
Protein20g
Vitamin D28mcg
140%
Calcium46mg
4%
Iron1mg
8%
Potassium376mg
8%

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet.

Nutrient Breakdown

Nutrient breakdown based on appropriate daily intake recommendations for a 175lb adult.

Carbs
Total Carbs
0 / 275 g
0%
Fiber
0 / 28 g
0%
Sugars
0 g
Added Sugars
0 / 50 g
0%
Soluble Fiber
0 g
Insoluble Fiber
0 g
Sugar Alcohols
0 g
Xylitol
0 g
Sorbitol
0 g
Other Carbohydrates
0 g
Fat
Total Fat
6 / 78 g
8%
Monounsaturated
3 / 31 g
9%
Polyunsaturated
2 / 23 g
9%
Saturated
1 / 23 g
5%
Trans
0 g
Cholesterol
75 / 300 g
25%
Omega 3
2 / 5 g
35%
Omega 6
1 / 19 g
3%
Omega 9
3 g
Protein
Protein
20 / 80 g
25%
Amino Acids
Histidine
1 / 3 g
20%
Isoleucine
1 / 2 g
61%
Leucine
1 / 3 g
47%
Lysine
2 / 2 g
66%
Methionine
1 / 1 g
43%
Phenylalanine
1 / 2 g
37%
Threonine
1 / 1 g
71%
Tryptophan
0 / 0 g
96%
Valine
1 / 2 g
47%
Arginine
1 g
Cysteine
0 g
Cystine
0 g
Tyrosine
1 g
Alanine
1 g
Aspartic Acid
2 g
Glutamic Acid
3 g
Glycine
2 g
Proline
1 g
Serine
1 g
Vitamins
Thiamine, B1
0 / 1 mg
12%
Riboflavin, B2
0 / 1 mg
9%
Niacin, B3
4 / 15 mg
26%
Pantothenic Acid, B5
1 / 5 mg
20%
Pyridoxine, B6
0 / 1 mg
26%
Biotin, B7
2 / 30 mcg
8%
Cobalamin, B12
2 / 2 mcg
72%
Folate
6 / 400 mcg
1%
Vitamin A
11 / 800 mcg
1%
Vitamin C
0 / 83 mg
0%
Vitamin D
28 / 15 mcg
186%
Vitamin E
1 / 15 mg
9%
Vitamin K
1 / 105 mcg
1%
Minerals
Calcium
46 / 1k mg
5%
Copper
0 / 1 mg
19%
Iron
1 / 13 mg
11%
Magnesium
34 / 370 mg
9%
Manganese
0 / 2 mg
1%
Phosphorous
469 / 700 mg
67%
Potassium
376 / 3k mg
13%
Selenium
41 / 55 mcg
74%
Sodium
55 / 2.3k mg
2%
Zinc
2 / 10 mg
18%
Chromium
0 / 30 mcg
0%
Molybdenum
0 / 45 mcg
0%
Iodine
28 / 150 mcg
19%
Chlorine
68 / 2.3k mg
3%
Other
Ethyl Alcohol
0 g
Water
85 g
Caffeine
0 mg
Choline
68 mg
Taurine
45 mg

References

Data on this page was sourced from a number of official governmental and non-governmental sources, including:

  1. 1.Fish, carp, raw. USDA Standard Reference, Legacy. Food ID 171952.
  2. 2.Fish, carp, raw. Canadian Nutrient File. Food ID 2991.

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