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Perch vs. Flatfish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Perch and Flatfish

  • Perch has more Manganese, Vitamin B12, Copper, Vitamin B5, Iron, Zinc, and Calcium, however, Flatfish is richer in Selenium.
  • Perch covers your daily Manganese needs 38% more than Flatfish.
  • Flatfish has 8 times less Copper than Perch. Perch has 0.192mg of Copper, while Flatfish has 0.023mg.
  • Flatfish contains less Cholesterol.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fish, perch, mixed species, cooked, dry heat and Fish, flatfish (flounder and sole species), cooked, dry heat.

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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
8
:
Contains more Calcium +308%
Contains more Iron +404.3%
Contains more Magnesium +72.7%
Contains more Potassium +74.6%
Contains less Sodium -78.2%
Contains more Zinc +266.7%
Contains more Copper +734.8%
Contains more Manganese +5194.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +20.2%
Contains more Selenium +102.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 31% 44% 28% 111% 31% 11% 39% 64% 118% 88%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 9% 16% 133% 18% 48% 11% 8% 3% 178%
Contains more Calcium +308%
Contains more Iron +404.3%
Contains more Magnesium +72.7%
Contains more Potassium +74.6%
Contains less Sodium -78.2%
Contains more Zinc +266.7%
Contains more Copper +734.8%
Contains more Manganese +5194.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +20.2%
Contains more Selenium +102.5%

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
7
:
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +207.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +380%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +48.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +283.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +21.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +67.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +15.6%
Equal in Folate - 6
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 16% 105% 0% 7% 6% 24% 14% 27% 5% 164% 1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +207.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +380%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +48.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +283.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +21.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +67.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +15.6%
Equal in Folate - 6

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Perch
1
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Contains more Protein +63.1%
Contains more Fats +100.8%
Contains more Water +10.7%
Contains more Other +80.3%
25% 73%
Protein: 24.86 g
Fats: 1.18 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.25 g
Other: 0.71 g
15% 2% 81%
Protein: 15.24 g
Fats: 2.37 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 81.11 g
Other: 1.28 g
Contains more Protein +63.1%
Contains more Fats +100.8%
Contains more Water +10.7%
Contains more Other +80.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Perch
2
:
Contains less Saturated Fat -56.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +236.9%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.459
26% 22% 52%
Saturated Fat: 0.237 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.195 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.472 g
33% 40% 28%
Saturated Fat: 0.542 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.657 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.459 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -56.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +236.9%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.459

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Perch Flatfish Opinion
Protein 24.86g 15.24g Perch
Fats 1.18g 2.37g Flatfish
Calories 117kcal 86kcal Perch
Calcium 102mg 25mg Perch
Iron 1.16mg 0.23mg Perch
Magnesium 38mg 22mg Perch
Phosphorus 257mg 309mg Flatfish
Potassium 344mg 197mg Perch
Sodium 79mg 363mg Perch
Zinc 1.43mg 0.39mg Perch
Copper 0.192mg 0.023mg Perch
Manganese 0.9mg 0.017mg Perch
Selenium 16.1µg 32.6µg Flatfish
Vitamin A 32IU 37IU Flatfish
Vitamin A RAE 10µg 12µg Flatfish
Vitamin E 0.77mg Flatfish
Vitamin D 139IU Flatfish
Vitamin D 3.5µg Flatfish
Vitamin C 1.7mg 0mg Perch
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.026mg Perch
Vitamin B2 0.12mg 0.025mg Perch
Vitamin B3 1.9mg 1.278mg Perch
Vitamin B5 0.87mg 0.227mg Perch
Vitamin B6 0.14mg 0.115mg Perch
Folate 6µg 6µg
Vitamin B12 2.2µg 1.31µg Perch
Vitamin K 0.1µg Flatfish
Tryptophan 0.278mg 0.197mg Perch
Threonine 1.09mg 0.719mg Perch
Isoleucine 1.145mg 0.754mg Perch
Leucine 2.02mg 1.335mg Perch
Lysine 2.283mg 1.561mg Perch
Methionine 0.736mg 0.56mg Perch
Phenylalanine 0.97mg 0.624mg Perch
Valine 1.281mg 0.8mg Perch
Histidine 0.732mg 0.374mg Perch
Cholesterol 115mg 56mg Flatfish
Trans Fat 0.014g Perch
Saturated Fat 0.237g 0.542g Perch
Omega-3 - DHA 0.223g 0.132g Perch
Omega-3 - EPA 0.101g 0.168g Flatfish
Omega-3 - DPA 0.036g 0.034g Perch
Monounsaturated Fat 0.195g 0.657g Flatfish
Polyunsaturated fat 0.472g 0.459g Perch
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g Flatfish

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Perch Flatfish
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
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
31%
Flatfish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Perch
43%
Flatfish

Comparison summary

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 - 284mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Perch
Perch is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.305g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Perch
Perch is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Flatfish
Flatfish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 59mg)
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. Flatfish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174197/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.