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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 from 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.
Perch
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 27% 31% 30% 44% 64% 39% 110% 10% 117% 88%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 28% 115% 35% 110% 62% 36% 210% 40% 14% 287%
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%
~equal in Magnesium ~39mg
~equal in Copper ~0.186mg
~equal in Zinc ~1.31mg

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
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 5.7% 1.9% 0% 0% 20% 28% 36% 52% 32% 275% 0% 4.5% 0%
Sardine
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 6.5% 41% 144% 20% 52% 98% 39% 39% 1118% 6.5% 7.5% 41%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +35.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +237.5%
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%
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.08mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Perch
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25% 73%
Protein: 24.86 g
Fats: 1.18 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.25 g
Other: 0.71 g
25% 11% 60% 4%
Protein: 24.62 g
Fats: 11.45 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.61 g
Other: 4.32 g
Contains more WaterWater +22.9%
Contains more FatsFats +870.3%
Contains more OtherOther +508.5%
~equal in Protein ~24.62g
~equal in Carbs ~0g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Perch
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26% 22% 52%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.237 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.195 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.472 g
14% 37% 49%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.528 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.869 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.148 g
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.
Perch Sardine
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Perch Sardine Opinion
Calories 117kcal 208kcal Sardine
Protein 24.86g 24.62g Perch
Fats 1.18g 11.45g Sardine
Vitamin C 1.7mg 0mg Perch
Cholesterol 115mg 142mg Perch
Vitamin D 193IU Sardine
Magnesium 38mg 39mg Sardine
Calcium 102mg 382mg Sardine
Potassium 344mg 397mg Sardine
Iron 1.16mg 2.92mg Sardine
Copper 0.192mg 0.186mg Perch
Zinc 1.43mg 1.31mg Perch
Phosphorus 257mg 490mg Sardine
Sodium 79mg 307mg Perch
Vitamin A 32IU 108IU Sardine
Vitamin A 10µg 32µg Sardine
Vitamin E 2.04mg Sardine
Vitamin D 4.8µg Sardine
Manganese 0.9mg 0.108mg Perch
Selenium 16.1µg 52.7µg Sardine
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.08mg
Vitamin B2 0.12mg 0.227mg Sardine
Vitamin B3 1.9mg 5.245mg Sardine
Vitamin B5 0.87mg 0.642mg Perch
Vitamin B6 0.14mg 0.167mg Sardine
Vitamin B12 2.2µg 8.94µg Sardine
Vitamin K 2.6µg Sardine
Folate 6µg 10µg Sardine
Choline 75mg Sardine
Saturated Fat 0.237g 1.528g Perch
Monounsaturated Fat 0.195g 3.869g Sardine
Polyunsaturated fat 0.472g 5.148g Sardine
Tryptophan 0.278mg 0.276mg Perch
Threonine 1.09mg 1.079mg Perch
Isoleucine 1.145mg 1.134mg Perch
Leucine 2.02mg 2.001mg Perch
Lysine 2.283mg 2.26mg Perch
Methionine 0.736mg 0.729mg Perch
Phenylalanine 0.97mg 0.961mg Perch
Valine 1.281mg 1.268mg Perch
Histidine 0.732mg 0.725mg Perch
Omega-3 - EPA 0.101g 0.473g Sardine
Omega-3 - DHA 0.223g 0.509g Sardine
Omega-3 - DPA 0.036g 0g Perch

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Perch Sardine
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
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
35%
Perch
124%
Sardine
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Perch
94%
Sardine

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Sardine
Sardine is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sardine
Sardine is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Perch
Perch is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Perch
Perch is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Perch
Perch contains less Sodium (difference - 228mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Perch
Perch is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.291g)
Which food is cheaper?
Perch
Perch is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)

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. Sardine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175139/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.