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Croaker vs. Perch — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Croaker and Perch

  • Croaker has more Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, and Folate, however, Perch is richer in Manganese, Copper, and Zinc.
  • Croaker's daily need coverage for Selenium is 41% more.
  • Croaker contains 15 times more Saturated Fat than Perch. Croaker contains 3.476g of Saturated Fat, while Perch contains 0.237g.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Fish, croaker, Atlantic, cooked, breaded and fried and Fish, perch, mixed species, 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.
Croaker
Croaker
2
:
8
Perch
Perch
Contains more Magnesium +10.5%
Contains more Selenium +141%
Contains more Calcium +218.8%
Contains more Iron +34.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +18.4%
Contains less Sodium -77.3%
Contains more Zinc +175%
Contains more Copper +195.4%
Contains more Manganese +1025%
Equal in Magnesium - 38
Equal in Potassium - 344
Croaker
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 33% 30% 93% 30% 46% 15% 22% 11% 212%
Perch
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 31% 44% 28% 111% 31% 11% 39% 64% 118% 88%
Contains more Magnesium +10.5%
Contains more Selenium +141%
Contains more Calcium +218.8%
Contains more Iron +34.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +18.4%
Contains less Sodium -77.3%
Contains more Zinc +175%
Contains more Copper +195.4%
Contains more Manganese +1025%
Equal in Magnesium - 38
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.
Croaker
Croaker
6
:
3
Perch
Perch
Contains more Vitamin A +134.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +126.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +85.7%
Contains more Folate +466.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +17.6%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.12
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 2.2
Croaker
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 0% 0% 0% 23% 30% 81% 45% 60% 26% 263% 0%
Perch
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 +134.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +126.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +85.7%
Contains more Folate +466.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +17.6%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.12
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 2.2

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Croaker
Croaker
3
:
2
Perch
Perch
Contains more Fats +973.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +157.7%
Contains more Protein +36.6%
Contains more Water +22.6%
Croaker
18% 13% 8% 60% 2%
Protein: 18.2 g
Fats: 12.67 g
Carbs: 7.54 g
Water: 59.76 g
Other: 1.83 g
Perch
25% 73%
Protein: 24.86 g
Fats: 1.18 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.25 g
Other: 0.71 g
Contains more Fats +973.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +157.7%
Contains more Protein +36.6%
Contains more Water +22.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Croaker
Croaker
2
:
1
Perch
Perch
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2628.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +518%
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.2%
Croaker
30% 45% 25%
Saturated Fat: 3.476 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.32 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.917 g
Perch
26% 22% 52%
Saturated Fat: 0.237 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.195 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.472 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2628.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +518%
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Croaker Perch
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Croaker Perch Opinion
Net carbs 7.14g 0g Croaker
Protein 18.2g 24.86g Perch
Fats 12.67g 1.18g Croaker
Carbs 7.54g 0g Croaker
Calories 221kcal 117kcal Croaker
Fiber 0.4g 0g Croaker
Calcium 32mg 102mg Perch
Iron 0.86mg 1.16mg Perch
Magnesium 42mg 38mg Croaker
Phosphorus 217mg 257mg Perch
Potassium 340mg 344mg Perch
Sodium 348mg 79mg Perch
Zinc 0.52mg 1.43mg Perch
Copper 0.065mg 0.192mg Perch
Manganese 0.08mg 0.9mg Perch
Selenium 38.8µg 16.1µg Croaker
Vitamin A 75IU 32IU Croaker
Vitamin A RAE 23µg 10µg Croaker
Vitamin C 0mg 1.7mg Perch
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.08mg Croaker
Vitamin B2 0.13mg 0.12mg Croaker
Vitamin B3 4.3mg 1.9mg Croaker
Vitamin B5 0.74mg 0.87mg Perch
Vitamin B6 0.26mg 0.14mg Croaker
Folate 34µg 6µg Croaker
Vitamin B12 2.1µg 2.2µg Perch
Tryptophan 0.208mg 0.278mg Perch
Threonine 0.788mg 1.09mg Perch
Isoleucine 0.847mg 1.145mg Perch
Leucine 1.48mg 2.02mg Perch
Lysine 1.571mg 2.283mg Perch
Methionine 0.525mg 0.736mg Perch
Phenylalanine 0.742mg 0.97mg Perch
Valine 0.947mg 1.281mg Perch
Histidine 0.525mg 0.732mg Perch
Cholesterol 84mg 115mg Croaker
Saturated Fat 3.476g 0.237g Perch
Omega-3 - DHA 0.089g 0.223g Perch
Omega-3 - EPA 0.113g 0.101g Croaker
Omega-3 - DPA 0.079g 0.036g Croaker
Monounsaturated Fat 5.32g 0.195g Croaker
Polyunsaturated fat 2.917g 0.472g Croaker

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Croaker Perch
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
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
44%
Croaker
38%
Perch
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
Croaker
56%
Perch

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Perch
Perch contains less Sodium (difference - 269mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Perch
Perch is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.239g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Perch
Perch is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Croaker
Croaker is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 31mg)
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. Croaker - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171957/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.