Perch vs. Catfish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Perch and Catfish?
- Perch is richer in Manganese, Copper, Selenium, Iron, Calcium, and Zinc, yet Catfish is richer in Vitamin B12.
- Perch's daily need coverage for Manganese is 38% higher.
- Perch has 11 times more Calcium than Catfish. Perch has 102mg of Calcium, while Catfish has 9mg.
- Catfish contains less Cholesterol.
We used Fish, perch, mixed species, cooked, dry heat and Fish, catfish, channel, farmed, 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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Calcium
+1033.3%
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Iron
+314.3%
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Magnesium
+65.2%
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Sodium
-33.6%
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Zinc
+146.6%
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Copper
+392.3%
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Manganese
+4900%
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Selenium
+62.6%
Equal in Phosphorus - 247
Equal in Potassium - 366
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Calcium
+1033.3%
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Iron
+314.3%
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Magnesium
+65.2%
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Sodium
-33.6%
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Zinc
+146.6%
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Copper
+392.3%
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Manganese
+4900%
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Selenium
+62.6%
Equal in Phosphorus - 247
Equal in Potassium - 366
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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Vitamin A
+1500%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+233.3%
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Vitamin B2
+20%
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Vitamin B3
+34.1%
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Vitamin B6
+26.4%
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Folate
+100%
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Vitamin B12
+26.4%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.811
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Vitamin A
+1500%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+233.3%
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Vitamin B2
+20%
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Vitamin B3
+34.1%
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Vitamin B6
+26.4%
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Folate
+100%
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Vitamin B12
+26.4%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.811
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+34.8%
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Fats
+509.3%
Equal in Water - 74.65
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Protein
+34.8%
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Fats
+509.3%
Equal in Water - 74.65
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-85.1%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+1497.4%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+186.9%
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Saturated Fat
-85.1%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+1497.4%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+186.9%
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Protein | 24.86g | 18.44g |
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| Fats | 1.18g | 7.19g |
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| Calories | 117kcal | 144kcal |
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| Calcium | 102mg | 9mg |
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| Iron | 1.16mg | 0.28mg |
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| Magnesium | 38mg | 23mg |
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| Phosphorus | 257mg | 247mg |
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| Potassium | 344mg | 366mg |
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| Sodium | 79mg | 119mg |
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| Zinc | 1.43mg | 0.58mg |
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| Copper | 0.192mg | 0.039mg |
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| Manganese | 0.9mg | 0.018mg |
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| Selenium | 16.1µg | 9.9µg |
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| Vitamin A | 32IU | 2IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 10µg | 1µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.97mg |
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| Vitamin D | 10IU |
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| Vitamin D | 0.3µg |
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| Vitamin C | 1.7mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.08mg | 0.024mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.12mg | 0.1mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.9mg | 2.548mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.87mg | 0.811mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.14mg | 0.177mg |
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| Folate | 6µg | 12µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.2µg | 2.78µg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.5µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.278mg | 0.22mg |
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| Threonine | 1.09mg | 0.833mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.145mg | 0.82mg |
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| Leucine | 2.02mg | 1.396mg |
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| Lysine | 2.283mg | 1.677mg |
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| Methionine | 0.736mg | 0.539mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.97mg | 0.735mg |
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| Valine | 1.281mg | 0.894mg |
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| Histidine | 0.732mg | 0.404mg |
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| Cholesterol | 115mg | 66mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.063g |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.237g | 1.586g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.223g | 0.069g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.101g | 0.02g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.036g | 0.018g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.195g | 3.115g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.472g | 1.354g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.049g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Carbs diet | Equal | |
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| 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
38%
46%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
27%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Perch is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Perch contains less Sodium (difference - 40mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Perch is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.349g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Perch is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Catfish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 49mg)
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.