Perch vs. Sardine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are perch and sardine different?
- Perch is higher in manganese; however, sardine is richer in vitamin B12, selenium, phosphorus, calcium, iron, vitamin B3, and vitamin B2.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for sardine is 281% higher.
- Perch contains 8 times more manganese than sardine. While perch contains 0.9mg of manganese, sardine contains only 0.108mg.
- Perch has less cholesterol.
Fish, perch, mixed species, cooked, dry heat and Fish, sardine, Atlantic, canned in oil, drained solids with bone are the varieties 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.
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -74.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +733.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +274.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +15.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +151.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +90.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +227.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +35.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +220% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +89.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +176.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +19.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +306.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +66.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +22.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +870.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +508.5% |
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Protein
~24.62g
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Carbs
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -84.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1884.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +990.7% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.2µg | 8.94µg | 281% |
| Selenium | 16.1µg | 52.7µg | 67% |
| Manganese | 0.9mg | 0.108mg | 34% |
| Phosphorus | 257mg | 490mg | 33% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.472g | 5.148g | 31% |
| Calcium | 102mg | 382mg | 28% |
| Vitamin D | 4.8µg | 24% | |
| Vitamin D | 193IU | 24% | |
| Iron | 1.16mg | 2.92mg | 22% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.9mg | 5.245mg | 21% |
| Fats | 1.18g | 11.45g | 16% |
| Vitamin E | 2.04mg | 14% | |
| Choline | 75mg | 14% | |
| Sodium | 79mg | 307mg | 10% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.195g | 3.869g | 9% |
| Cholesterol | 115mg | 142mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.12mg | 0.227mg | 8% |
| Saturated fat | 0.237g | 1.528g | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.87mg | 0.642mg | 5% |
| Calories | 117kcal | 208kcal | 5% |
| Vitamin A | 10µg | 32µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.14mg | 0.167mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.6µg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 344mg | 397mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1.7mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 1.43mg | 1.31mg | 1% |
| Folate | 6µg | 10µg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.192mg | 0.186mg | 1% |
| Protein | 24.86g | 24.62g | 0% |
| Magnesium | 38mg | 39mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.08mg | 0.08mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.278mg | 0.276mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.09mg | 1.079mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.145mg | 1.134mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.02mg | 2.001mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.283mg | 2.26mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.736mg | 0.729mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.97mg | 0.961mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.281mg | 1.268mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.732mg | 0.725mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.101g | 0.473g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.223g | 0.509g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.036g | 0g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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119%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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94%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sardine is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sardine is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Perch is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Perch is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Perch contains less Sodium (difference - 228mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Perch is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.291g)
Which food is cheaper?
Perch is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)