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Atlantic Mackerel vs. Perch — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Atlantic Mackerel and Perch?

  • Atlantic Mackerel is higher in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, and Magnesium, yet Perch is higher in Manganese, and Copper.
  • Atlantic Mackerel's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 271% more.
  • Atlantic Mackerel has 14 times more Saturated Fat than Perch. While Atlantic Mackerel has 3.257g of Saturated Fat, Perch has only 0.237g.

We used Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, raw and Fish, perch, mixed species, cooked, dry heat types in this article.

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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.
Contains more Iron +40.5%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Selenium +173.9%
Contains more Calcium +750%
Contains more Phosphorus +18.4%
Contains less Sodium -12.2%
Contains more Zinc +127%
Contains more Copper +163%
Contains more Manganese +5900%
Equal in Potassium - 344
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 62% 55% 93% 28% 12% 18% 25% 2% 241%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 31% 44% 28% 111% 31% 11% 39% 64% 118% 88%
Contains more Iron +40.5%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Selenium +173.9%
Contains more Calcium +750%
Contains more Phosphorus +18.4%
Contains less Sodium -12.2%
Contains more Zinc +127%
Contains more Copper +163%
Contains more Manganese +5900%
Equal in Potassium - 344

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.
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Perch
Contains more Vitamin A +421.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +120%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +160%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +377.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +185%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +295.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +325%
Contains more Folate +500%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.87
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 11% 31% 483% 2% 44% 72% 171% 52% 93% 1% 1089% 13%
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% 20% 28% 36% 53% 33% 5% 275% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +421.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +120%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +160%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +377.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +185%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +295.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +325%
Contains more Folate +500%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.87

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +1077.1%
Contains more Other +457.7%
Contains more Protein +33.7%
Contains more Water +15.3%
19% 14% 64% 4%
Protein: 18.6 g
Fats: 13.89 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 63.55 g
Other: 3.96 g
25% 73%
Protein: 24.86 g
Fats: 1.18 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.25 g
Other: 0.71 g
Contains more Fats +1077.1%
Contains more Other +457.7%
Contains more Protein +33.7%
Contains more Water +15.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2697.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +609.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.7%
27% 45% 28%
Saturated Fat: 3.257 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.456 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.35 g
26% 22% 52%
Saturated Fat: 0.237 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.195 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.472 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2697.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +609.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Atlantic Mackerel Perch Opinion
Protein 18.6g 24.86g Perch
Fats 13.89g 1.18g Atlantic Mackerel
Calories 205kcal 117kcal Atlantic Mackerel
Calcium 12mg 102mg Perch
Iron 1.63mg 1.16mg Atlantic Mackerel
Magnesium 76mg 38mg Atlantic Mackerel
Phosphorus 217mg 257mg Perch
Potassium 314mg 344mg Perch
Sodium 90mg 79mg Perch
Zinc 0.63mg 1.43mg Perch
Copper 0.073mg 0.192mg Perch
Manganese 0.015mg 0.9mg Perch
Selenium 44.1µg 16.1µg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin A 167IU 32IU Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin A RAE 50µg 10µg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin E 1.52mg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin D 643IU Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin D 16.1µg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin C 0.4mg 1.7mg Perch
Vitamin B1 0.176mg 0.08mg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin B2 0.312mg 0.12mg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin B3 9.08mg 1.9mg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin B5 0.856mg 0.87mg Perch
Vitamin B6 0.399mg 0.14mg Atlantic Mackerel
Folate 1µg 6µg Perch
Vitamin B12 8.71µg 2.2µg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin K 5µg Atlantic Mackerel
Tryptophan 0.208mg 0.278mg Perch
Threonine 0.815mg 1.09mg Perch
Isoleucine 0.857mg 1.145mg Perch
Leucine 1.512mg 2.02mg Perch
Lysine 1.708mg 2.283mg Perch
Methionine 0.551mg 0.736mg Perch
Phenylalanine 0.726mg 0.97mg Perch
Valine 0.958mg 1.281mg Perch
Histidine 0.548mg 0.732mg Perch
Cholesterol 70mg 115mg Atlantic Mackerel
Saturated Fat 3.257g 0.237g Perch
Omega-3 - DHA 1.401g 0.223g Atlantic Mackerel
Omega-3 - EPA 0.898g 0.101g Atlantic Mackerel
Omega-3 - DPA 0.212g 0.036g Atlantic Mackerel
Monounsaturated Fat 5.456g 0.195g Atlantic Mackerel
Polyunsaturated fat 3.35g 0.472g Atlantic Mackerel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Atlantic Mackerel Perch
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
171%
Atlantic Mackerel
38%
Perch
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Atlantic Mackerel
56%
Perch

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Perch
Perch is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Perch
Perch contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Perch
Perch is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.02g)
Which food is cheaper?
Perch
Perch is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 45mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Atlantic Mackerel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175119/nutrients
  2. Perch - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173679/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.