Perch vs. Salmon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Perch and Salmon different?
- Perch is richer in Manganese, and Copper, while Salmon is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B5.
- Salmon covers your daily need of Selenium 46% more than Perch.
- Perch contains 56 times more Manganese than Salmon. Perch contains 0.9mg of Manganese, while Salmon contains 0.016mg.
- Salmon is lower in Cholesterol.
Fish, perch, mixed species, cooked, dry heat and Fish, salmon, Atlantic, farmed, cooked, dry heat types were used in this article.
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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
+580%
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Iron
+241.2%
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Magnesium
+26.7%
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Zinc
+232.6%
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Copper
+291.8%
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Manganese
+5525%
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Potassium
+11.6%
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Sodium
-22.8%
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Selenium
+157.1%
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Calcium
+580%
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Iron
+241.2%
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Magnesium
+26.7%
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Zinc
+232.6%
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Copper
+291.8%
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Manganese
+5525%
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Potassium
+11.6%
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-22.8%
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Selenium
+157.1%
Equal in Phosphorus - 252
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
+618.8%
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Vitamin C
+117.6%
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Vitamin B1
+325%
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Vitamin B2
+12.5%
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Vitamin B3
+323.4%
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Vitamin B5
+69.5%
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Vitamin B6
+362.1%
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Folate
+466.7%
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Vitamin B12
+27.3%
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+618.8%
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Vitamin C
+117.6%
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Vitamin B1
+325%
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Vitamin B2
+12.5%
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Vitamin B3
+323.4%
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Vitamin B5
+69.5%
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Vitamin B6
+362.1%
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Folate
+466.7%
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Vitamin B12
+27.3%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+12.5%
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Water
+13.1%
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Fats
+946.6%
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Other
+12.7%
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Protein
+12.5%
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+13.1%
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+946.6%
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+12.7%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-90.1%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+2044.1%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+864.6%
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Saturated Fat
-90.1%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+2044.1%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+864.6%
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Protein | 24.86g | 22.1g |
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| Fats | 1.18g | 12.35g |
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| Calories | 117kcal | 206kcal |
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| Calcium | 102mg | 15mg |
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| Iron | 1.16mg | 0.34mg |
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| Magnesium | 38mg | 30mg |
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| Phosphorus | 257mg | 252mg |
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| Potassium | 344mg | 384mg |
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| Sodium | 79mg | 61mg |
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| Zinc | 1.43mg | 0.43mg |
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| Copper | 0.192mg | 0.049mg |
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| Manganese | 0.9mg | 0.016mg |
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| Selenium | 16.1µg | 41.4µg |
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| Vitamin A | 32IU | 230IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 10µg | 69µg |
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| Vitamin E | 1.14mg |
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| Vitamin D | 526IU |
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| Vitamin D | 13.1µg |
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| Vitamin C | 1.7mg | 3.7mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.08mg | 0.34mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.12mg | 0.135mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.9mg | 8.045mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.87mg | 1.475mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.14mg | 0.647mg |
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| Folate | 6µg | 34µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.2µg | 2.8µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.1µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.278mg | 0.248mg |
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| Threonine | 1.09mg | 0.969mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.145mg | 1.018mg |
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| Leucine | 2.02mg | 1.796mg |
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| Lysine | 2.283mg | 2.03mg |
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| Methionine | 0.736mg | 0.654mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.97mg | 0.863mg |
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| Valine | 1.281mg | 1.139mg |
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| Histidine | 0.732mg | 0.651mg |
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| Cholesterol | 115mg | 63mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.237g | 2.397g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.223g | 1.457g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.101g | 0.69g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.036g | 0.17g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.195g | 4.181g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.472g | 4.553g |
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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%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
44%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Salmon contains less Sodium (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Salmon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 52mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Salmon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Perch is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Perch is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.16g)
Which food is cheaper?
Perch is cheaper (difference - $13)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Perch is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)