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Perch vs. Croaker — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Perch and Croaker

  • Perch has more Manganese, Copper, and Zinc, however, Croaker is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, and Folate.
  • Croaker's daily need coverage for Selenium is 41% more.
  • Perch contains 11 times more Manganese than Croaker. Perch contains 0.9mg of Manganese, while Croaker contains 0.08mg.
  • Croaker contains less Cholesterol.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Fish, perch, mixed species, cooked, dry heat and Fish, croaker, Atlantic, cooked, breaded and fried.

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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.
Perch
Perch
8
:
2
Croaker
Croaker
Contains more Calcium +218.8%
Contains more Iron +34.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +18.4%
Contains less Sodium -77.3%
Contains more Zinc +175%
Contains more Copper +195.4%
Contains more Manganese +1025%
Contains more Magnesium +10.5%
Contains more Selenium +141%
Equal in Potassium - 340
Perch
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 31% 44% 28% 111% 31% 11% 39% 64% 118% 88%
Croaker
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 33% 30% 93% 30% 46% 15% 22% 11% 212%
Contains more Calcium +218.8%
Contains more Iron +34.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +18.4%
Contains less Sodium -77.3%
Contains more Zinc +175%
Contains more Copper +195.4%
Contains more Manganese +1025%
Contains more Magnesium +10.5%
Contains more Selenium +141%
Equal in Potassium - 340

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.
Perch
Perch
3
:
6
Croaker
Croaker
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +17.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +134.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +126.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +85.7%
Contains more Folate +466.7%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.13
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 2.1
Perch
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%
Croaker
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 0% 0% 0% 23% 30% 81% 45% 60% 26% 263% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +17.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +134.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +126.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +85.7%
Contains more Folate +466.7%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.13
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 2.1

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Perch
Perch
2
:
3
Croaker
Croaker
Contains more Protein +36.6%
Contains more Water +22.6%
Contains more Fats +973.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +157.7%
Perch
25% 73%
Protein: 24.86 g
Fats: 1.18 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.25 g
Other: 0.71 g
Croaker
18% 13% 8% 60% 2%
Protein: 18.2 g
Fats: 12.67 g
Carbs: 7.54 g
Water: 59.76 g
Other: 1.83 g
Contains more Protein +36.6%
Contains more Water +22.6%
Contains more Fats +973.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +157.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Perch
Perch
1
:
2
Croaker
Croaker
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2628.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +518%
Perch
26% 22% 52%
Saturated Fat: 0.237 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.195 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.472 g
Croaker
30% 45% 25%
Saturated Fat: 3.476 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.32 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.917 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2628.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +518%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Perch Croaker Opinion
Net carbs 0g 7.14g Croaker
Protein 24.86g 18.2g Perch
Fats 1.18g 12.67g Croaker
Carbs 0g 7.54g Croaker
Calories 117kcal 221kcal Croaker
Fiber 0g 0.4g Croaker
Calcium 102mg 32mg Perch
Iron 1.16mg 0.86mg Perch
Magnesium 38mg 42mg Croaker
Phosphorus 257mg 217mg Perch
Potassium 344mg 340mg Perch
Sodium 79mg 348mg Perch
Zinc 1.43mg 0.52mg Perch
Copper 0.192mg 0.065mg Perch
Manganese 0.9mg 0.08mg Perch
Selenium 16.1µg 38.8µg Croaker
Vitamin A 32IU 75IU Croaker
Vitamin A RAE 10µg 23µg Croaker
Vitamin C 1.7mg 0mg Perch
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.09mg Croaker
Vitamin B2 0.12mg 0.13mg Croaker
Vitamin B3 1.9mg 4.3mg Croaker
Vitamin B5 0.87mg 0.74mg Perch
Vitamin B6 0.14mg 0.26mg Croaker
Folate 6µg 34µg Croaker
Vitamin B12 2.2µg 2.1µg Perch
Tryptophan 0.278mg 0.208mg Perch
Threonine 1.09mg 0.788mg Perch
Isoleucine 1.145mg 0.847mg Perch
Leucine 2.02mg 1.48mg Perch
Lysine 2.283mg 1.571mg Perch
Methionine 0.736mg 0.525mg Perch
Phenylalanine 0.97mg 0.742mg Perch
Valine 1.281mg 0.947mg Perch
Histidine 0.732mg 0.525mg Perch
Cholesterol 115mg 84mg Croaker
Saturated Fat 0.237g 3.476g Perch
Omega-3 - DHA 0.223g 0.089g Perch
Omega-3 - EPA 0.101g 0.113g Croaker
Omega-3 - DPA 0.036g 0.079g Croaker
Monounsaturated Fat 0.195g 5.32g Croaker
Polyunsaturated fat 0.472g 2.917g Croaker

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Perch Croaker
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
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
38%
Perch
44%
Croaker
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Perch
50%
Croaker

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Perch
Perch contains less Sodium (difference - 269mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Perch
Perch is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.239g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Perch
Perch is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Croaker
Croaker is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 31mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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.

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. Perch - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173679/nutrients
  2. Croaker - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171957/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.