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Orange roughy vs. Perch — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Orange roughy and Perch

  • Orange roughy has more Selenium, while Perch has more Vitamin B12, Manganese, Phosphorus, Vitamin B5, Copper, Zinc, Calcium, and Vitamin B6.
  • Orange roughy covers your daily need of Selenium 131% more than Perch.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fish, roughy, orange, cooked, dry heat 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 3.3% 16% 42% 25% 8.7% 44% 9% 4.8% 482%
Perch
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 27% 31% 30% 44% 64% 39% 110% 10% 117% 88%
Contains less SodiumSodium -12.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +448.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +111.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +827.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +90.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +156%
Contains more ZincZinc +346.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +152%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2332.4%
~equal in Iron ~1.16mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 4.8% 37% 0% 11% 15% 34% 3.4% 15% 59% 2.8% 3.8% 0%
Perch
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 5.7% 1.9% 0% 0% 20% 28% 36% 52% 32% 275% 0% 4.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +150%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +77.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +90.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1453.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +109%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +368.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +20%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~1.9mg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
23% 67% 9%
Protein: 22.64 g
Fats: 0.9 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 66.97 g
Other: 9.49 g
Perch
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25% 73%
Protein: 24.86 g
Fats: 1.18 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.25 g
Other: 0.71 g
Contains more OtherOther +1236.6%
Contains more FatsFats +31.1%
~equal in Protein ~24.86g
~equal in Carbs ~0g
~equal in Water ~73.25g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
5% 67% 28%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.034 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.439 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.184 g
Perch
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26% 22% 52%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.237 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.195 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.472 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -85.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +125.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +156.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Orange roughy Perch Opinion
Calories 105kcal 117kcal Perch
Protein 22.64g 24.86g Perch
Fats 0.9g 1.18g Perch
Vitamin C 0mg 1.7mg Perch
Cholesterol 80mg 115mg Orange roughy
Magnesium 18mg 38mg Perch
Calcium 11mg 102mg Perch
Potassium 181mg 344mg Perch
Iron 1.13mg 1.16mg Perch
Copper 0.075mg 0.192mg Perch
Zinc 0.32mg 1.43mg Perch
Phosphorus 102mg 257mg Perch
Sodium 69mg 79mg Orange roughy
Vitamin A 80IU 32IU Orange roughy
Vitamin A 24µg 10µg Orange roughy
Vitamin E 1.87mg Orange roughy
Manganese 0.037mg 0.9mg Perch
Selenium 88.3µg 16.1µg Orange roughy
Vitamin B1 0.045mg 0.08mg Perch
Vitamin B2 0.063mg 0.12mg Perch
Vitamin B3 1.82mg 1.9mg Perch
Vitamin B5 0.056mg 0.87mg Perch
Vitamin B6 0.067mg 0.14mg Perch
Vitamin B12 0.47µg 2.2µg Perch
Vitamin K 1.1µg Orange roughy
Folate 5µg 6µg Perch
Saturated Fat 0.034g 0.237g Orange roughy
Monounsaturated Fat 0.439g 0.195g Orange roughy
Polyunsaturated fat 0.184g 0.472g Perch
Tryptophan 0.23mg 0.278mg Perch
Threonine 1.03mg 1.09mg Perch
Isoleucine 1.058mg 1.145mg Perch
Leucine 1.797mg 2.02mg Perch
Lysine 2.092mg 2.283mg Perch
Methionine 0.728mg 0.736mg Perch
Phenylalanine 0.869mg 0.97mg Perch
Valine 1.083mg 1.281mg Perch
Histidine 0.474mg 0.732mg Perch
Omega-3 - EPA 0.006g 0.101g Perch
Omega-3 - DHA 0.025g 0.223g Perch
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g 0.036g Perch
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.069g Orange roughy

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Orange roughy Perch
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
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
14%
Orange roughy
35%
Perch
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Orange roughy
56%
Perch

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Perch
Perch is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Perch
Perch is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Perch
Perch is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Orange roughy
Orange roughy is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 35mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Orange roughy
Orange roughy contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Orange roughy
Orange roughy is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.203g)
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 ($)

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. Orange roughy - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174251/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.