Salmon vs. Perch — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Salmon and Perch different?
- Salmon is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B5, while Perch is higher in Manganese, and Copper.
- Salmon covers your daily need of Selenium 46% more than Perch.
- Salmon contains 10 times more Saturated Fat than Perch. Salmon contains 2.397g of Saturated Fat, while Perch contains 0.237g.
Fish, salmon, Atlantic, farmed, cooked, dry heat and Fish, perch, mixed species, cooked, dry heat types were used 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 PotassiumPotassium | +11.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -22.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +157.1% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +26.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +580% |
| Contains more IronIron | +241.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +291.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +232.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +5525% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +117.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +618.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +325% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +12.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +323.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +69.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +362.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +27.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +466.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +946.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +12.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +12.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +13.1% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +2044.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +864.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -90.1% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 206kcal | 117kcal |
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| Protein | 22.1g | 24.86g |
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| Fats | 12.35g | 1.18g |
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| Vitamin C | 3.7mg | 1.7mg |
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| Cholesterol | 63mg | 115mg |
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| Vitamin D | 526IU |
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| Magnesium | 30mg | 38mg |
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| Calcium | 15mg | 102mg |
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| Potassium | 384mg | 344mg |
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| Iron | 0.34mg | 1.16mg |
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| Copper | 0.049mg | 0.192mg |
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| Zinc | 0.43mg | 1.43mg |
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| Phosphorus | 252mg | 257mg |
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| Sodium | 61mg | 79mg |
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| Vitamin A | 230IU | 32IU |
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| Vitamin A | 69µg | 10µg |
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| Vitamin E | 1.14mg |
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| Vitamin D | 13.1µg |
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| Manganese | 0.016mg | 0.9mg |
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| Selenium | 41.4µg | 16.1µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.34mg | 0.08mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.135mg | 0.12mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 8.045mg | 1.9mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 1.475mg | 0.87mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.647mg | 0.14mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.8µg | 2.2µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.1µg |
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| Folate | 34µg | 6µg |
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| Choline | 90.5mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 2.397g | 0.237g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 4.181g | 0.195g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.553g | 0.472g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.248mg | 0.278mg |
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| Threonine | 0.969mg | 1.09mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.018mg | 1.145mg |
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| Leucine | 1.796mg | 2.02mg |
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| Lysine | 2.03mg | 2.283mg |
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| Methionine | 0.654mg | 0.736mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.863mg | 0.97mg |
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| Valine | 1.139mg | 1.281mg |
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| Histidine | 0.651mg | 0.732mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.69g | 0.101g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 1.457g | 0.223g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.17g | 0.036g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| 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
106%
35%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
44%
56%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Salmon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 52mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Salmon contains less Sodium (difference - 18mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Salmon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Perch is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Perch is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.16g)
Which food is cheaper?
Perch is cheaper (difference - $13)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Perch is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)