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Mussels vs. Perch — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Mussels and Perch?

  • Perch has less Vitamin B12, Manganese, Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Folate, and Vitamin C than Mussels.
  • Mussels's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 908% higher.
  • Mussels has 13 times more Folate than Perch. Mussels has 76µg of Folate, while Perch has 6µg.
  • Perch contains less Sodium.

We used Mollusks, mussel, blue, cooked, moist heat and Fish, perch, mixed species, cooked, dry heat types in this comparison.

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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.
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Perch
Contains more Iron +479.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +10.9%
Contains more Zinc +86.7%
Contains more Manganese +655.6%
Contains more Selenium +456.5%
Contains more Calcium +209.1%
Contains more Potassium +28.4%
Contains less Sodium -78.6%
Contains more Copper +28.9%
Equal in Magnesium - 38
Equal in Phosphorus - 257
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 252% 27% 123% 24% 49% 73% 50% 887% 489%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 31% 44% 28% 111% 31% 11% 39% 64% 118% 88%
Contains more Iron +479.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +10.9%
Contains more Zinc +86.7%
Contains more Manganese +655.6%
Contains more Selenium +456.5%
Contains more Calcium +209.1%
Contains more Potassium +28.4%
Contains less Sodium -78.6%
Contains more Copper +28.9%
Equal in Magnesium - 38
Equal in Phosphorus - 257

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 +850%
Contains more Vitamin C +700%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +275%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +250%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +57.9%
Contains more Folate +1166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +990.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +40%
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 19% 0% 0% 46% 75% 97% 57% 57% 24% 57% 3000% 0%
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 +850%
Contains more Vitamin C +700%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +275%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +250%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +57.9%
Contains more Folate +1166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +990.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +40%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.87

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Perch
Contains more Fats +279.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +347.9%
Contains more Water +19.8%
Equal in Protein - 24.86
24% 4% 7% 61% 3%
Protein: 23.8 g
Fats: 4.48 g
Carbs: 7.39 g
Water: 61.15 g
Other: 3.18 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 +279.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +347.9%
Contains more Water +19.8%
Equal in Protein - 24.86

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Perch
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +420%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +156.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -72.1%
28% 33% 39%
Saturated Fat: 0.85 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.212 g
26% 22% 52%
Saturated Fat: 0.237 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.195 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.472 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +420%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +156.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -72.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mussels Perch Opinion
Net carbs 7.39g 0g Mussels
Protein 23.8g 24.86g Perch
Fats 4.48g 1.18g Mussels
Carbs 7.39g 0g Mussels
Calories 172kcal 117kcal Mussels
Calcium 33mg 102mg Perch
Iron 6.72mg 1.16mg Mussels
Magnesium 37mg 38mg Perch
Phosphorus 285mg 257mg Mussels
Potassium 268mg 344mg Perch
Sodium 369mg 79mg Perch
Zinc 2.67mg 1.43mg Mussels
Copper 0.149mg 0.192mg Perch
Manganese 6.8mg 0.9mg Mussels
Selenium 89.6µg 16.1µg Mussels
Vitamin A 304IU 32IU Mussels
Vitamin A RAE 91µg 10µg Mussels
Vitamin C 13.6mg 1.7mg Mussels
Vitamin B1 0.3mg 0.08mg Mussels
Vitamin B2 0.42mg 0.12mg Mussels
Vitamin B3 3mg 1.9mg Mussels
Vitamin B5 0.95mg 0.87mg Mussels
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.14mg Perch
Folate 76µg 6µg Mussels
Vitamin B12 24µg 2.2µg Mussels
Tryptophan 0.267mg 0.278mg Perch
Threonine 1.025mg 1.09mg Perch
Isoleucine 1.036mg 1.145mg Perch
Leucine 1.676mg 2.02mg Perch
Lysine 1.779mg 2.283mg Perch
Methionine 0.537mg 0.736mg Perch
Phenylalanine 0.853mg 0.97mg Perch
Valine 1.04mg 1.281mg Perch
Histidine 0.457mg 0.732mg Perch
Cholesterol 56mg 115mg Mussels
Saturated Fat 0.85g 0.237g Perch
Omega-3 - DHA 0.506g 0.223g Mussels
Omega-3 - EPA 0.276g 0.101g Mussels
Omega-3 - DPA 0.044g 0.036g Mussels
Monounsaturated Fat 1.014g 0.195g Mussels
Polyunsaturated fat 1.212g 0.472g Mussels

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mussels Perch
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
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
286%
Mussels
38%
Perch
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
198%
Mussels
56%
Perch

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Perch
Perch contains less Sodium (difference - 290mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Perch
Perch is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.613g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Perch
Perch is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Perch
Perch is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 59mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mussels
Mussels is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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. Mussels - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174217/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.