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Perch vs. Grouper fish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between perch and grouper fish

  • Perch has more vitamin B12, manganese, copper, phosphorus, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, and zinc, while grouper fish has more selenium and vitamin B6.
  • Perch covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 63% more than grouper fish.
  • Perch contains 75 times more manganese than grouper fish. While perch contains 0.9mg of manganese, grouper fish contains only 0.012mg.
  • The amount of cholesterol in grouper fish is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fish, perch, mixed species, cooked, dry heat and Fish, grouper, mixed 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
5
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 26% 6.3% 42% 43% 15% 14% 61% 6.9% 1.6% 255%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +385.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +326.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +180.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +79.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +7400%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +38.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -32.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +190.7%
~equal in Magnesium ~37mg
~equal in Iron ~1.14mg

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
4
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% 3.3% 0% 0% 20% 28% 36% 52% 32% 275% 0% 4.5% 0%
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% 17% 0% 0% 20% 1.4% 7.1% 52% 81% 86% 0% 7.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1900%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +398.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +218.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +400%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +150%
Contains more FolateFolate +66.7%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.081mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.87mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Perch
2
25% 73%
Protein: 24.86 g
Fats: 1.18 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.25 g
Other: 0.71 g
25% 73%
Protein: 24.84 g
Fats: 1.3 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.36 g
Other: 0.5 g
Contains more OtherOther +42%
Contains more FatsFats +10.2%
~equal in Protein ~24.84g
~equal in Carbs ~0g
~equal in Water ~73.36g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Perch
2
26% 22% 52%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.237 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.195 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.472 g
31% 28% 42%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.299 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.268 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.403 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -20.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +17.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +37.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Perch Grouper fish
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Grouper fish DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2.2µg 0.69µg 63%
Selenium 16.1µg 46.8µg 56%
Manganese 0.9mg 0.012mg 39%
Cholesterol 115mg 47mg 23%
Copper 0.192mg 0.045mg 16%
Vitamin B6 0.14mg 0.35mg 16%
Phosphorus 257mg 143mg 16%
Vitamin B2 0.12mg 0.006mg 9%
Vitamin B3 1.9mg 0.381mg 9%
Calcium 102mg 21mg 8%
Zinc 1.43mg 0.51mg 8%
Potassium 344mg 475mg 4%
Vitamin A 10µg 50µg 4%
Vitamin C 1.7mg 0mg 2%
Folate 6µg 10µg 1%
Sodium 79mg 53mg 1%
Calories 117kcal 118kcal 0%
Protein 24.86g 24.84g 0%
Fats 1.18g 1.3g 0%
Magnesium 38mg 37mg 0%
Iron 1.16mg 1.14mg 0%
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.081mg 0%
Vitamin B5 0.87mg 0.87mg 0%
Saturated fat 0.237g 0.299g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.195g 0.268g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.472g 0.403g 0%
Tryptophan 0.278mg 0.278mg 0%
Threonine 1.09mg 1.089mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.145mg 1.145mg 0%
Leucine 2.02mg 2.019mg 0%
Lysine 2.283mg 2.282mg 0%
Methionine 0.736mg 0.735mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.97mg 0.97mg 0%
Valine 1.281mg 1.28mg 0%
Histidine 0.732mg 0.731mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.101g 0.035g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.223g 0.213g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.036g 0.017g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Perch Grouper fish
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
21%
Grouper fish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Perch
47%
Grouper fish

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Perch
Perch is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Perch
Perch is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.062g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Grouper fish
Grouper fish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 68mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Grouper fish
Grouper fish contains less Sodium (difference - 26mg)
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. Grouper fish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171963/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.