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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.
Contains less Sodium -12.7%
Contains more Selenium +448.4%
Contains more Calcium +827.3%
Contains more Magnesium +111.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +152%
Contains more Potassium +90.1%
Contains more Zinc +346.9%
Contains more Copper +156%
Contains more Manganese +2332.4%
Equal in Iron - 1.16
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 43% 13% 44% 16% 9% 9% 25% 5% 482%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 31% 44% 28% 111% 31% 11% 39% 64% 118% 88%
Contains less Sodium -12.7%
Contains more Selenium +448.4%
Contains more Calcium +827.3%
Contains more Magnesium +111.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +152%
Contains more Potassium +90.1%
Contains more Zinc +346.9%
Contains more Copper +156%
Contains more Manganese +2332.4%
Equal in Iron - 1.16

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 +150%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +77.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +90.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1453.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +109%
Contains more Folate +20%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +368.1%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.9
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 38% 0% 0% 12% 15% 35% 4% 16% 4% 59% 3%
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 +150%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +77.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +90.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1453.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +109%
Contains more Folate +20%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +368.1%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.9

Macronutrient Comparison

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

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +125.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +156.5%
5% 67% 28%
Saturated Fat: 0.034 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.439 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.184 g
26% 22% 52%
Saturated Fat: 0.237 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.195 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.472 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +125.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated 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 Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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
Protein 22.64g 24.86g Perch
Fats 0.9g 1.18g Perch
Calories 105kcal 117kcal Perch
Calcium 11mg 102mg Perch
Iron 1.13mg 1.16mg Perch
Magnesium 18mg 38mg Perch
Phosphorus 102mg 257mg Perch
Potassium 181mg 344mg Perch
Sodium 69mg 79mg Orange roughy
Zinc 0.32mg 1.43mg Perch
Copper 0.075mg 0.192mg Perch
Manganese 0.037mg 0.9mg Perch
Selenium 88.3µg 16.1µg Orange roughy
Vitamin A 80IU 32IU Orange roughy
Vitamin A RAE 24µg 10µg Orange roughy
Vitamin E 1.87mg Orange roughy
Vitamin C 0mg 1.7mg Perch
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
Folate 5µg 6µg Perch
Vitamin B12 0.47µg 2.2µg Perch
Vitamin K 1.1µg Orange roughy
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
Cholesterol 80mg 115mg Orange roughy
Saturated Fat 0.034g 0.237g Orange roughy
Omega-3 - DHA 0.025g 0.223g Perch
Omega-3 - EPA 0.006g 0.101g Perch
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g 0.036g Perch
Monounsaturated Fat 0.439g 0.195g Orange roughy
Polyunsaturated fat 0.184g 0.472g 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 Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
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
16%
Orange roughy
38%
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 contains less Sodium?
Orange roughy
Orange roughy contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Orange roughy
Orange roughy is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 35mg)
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.