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Perch vs. Milkfish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Perch and Milkfish

  • Perch has more Manganese, Copper, Iron, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B1, while Milkfish has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B6.
  • Milkfish covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 45% more than Perch.
  • Perch contains 35 times more Manganese than Milkfish. While Perch contains 0.9mg of Manganese, Milkfish contains only 0.026mg.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Milkfish is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fish, perch, mixed species, cooked, dry heat and Fish, milkfish, 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
7
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Contains more Calcium +56.9%
Contains more Iron +182.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +23.6%
Contains less Sodium -14.1%
Contains more Zinc +36.2%
Contains more Copper +336.4%
Contains more Manganese +3361.5%
Equal in Magnesium - 38
Equal in Potassium - 374
Equal in Selenium - 16.2
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 20% 16% 28% 90% 33% 12% 29% 15% 4% 89%
Contains more Calcium +56.9%
Contains more Iron +182.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +23.6%
Contains less Sodium -14.1%
Contains more Zinc +36.2%
Contains more Copper +336.4%
Contains more Manganese +3361.5%
Equal in Magnesium - 38
Equal in Potassium - 374
Equal in Selenium - 16.2

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
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Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +73.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +240.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +334.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +248.6%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +48.6%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.865
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 7% 0% 0% 0% 4% 16% 155% 52% 113% 14% 409% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +73.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +240.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +334.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +248.6%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +48.6%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.865

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Perch
1
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Contains more Water +17%
Contains more Fats +631.4%
Contains more Other +240.8%
Equal in Protein - 26.32
25% 73%
Protein: 24.86 g
Fats: 1.18 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.25 g
Other: 0.71 g
26% 9% 63% 2%
Protein: 26.32 g
Fats: 8.63 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 62.63 g
Other: 2.42 g
Contains more Water +17%
Contains more Fats +631.4%
Contains more Other +240.8%
Equal in Protein - 26.32

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Perch Milkfish
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat 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 Milkfish Opinion
Protein 24.86g 26.32g Milkfish
Fats 1.18g 8.63g Milkfish
Calories 117kcal 190kcal Milkfish
Calcium 102mg 65mg Perch
Iron 1.16mg 0.41mg Perch
Magnesium 38mg 38mg
Phosphorus 257mg 208mg Perch
Potassium 344mg 374mg Milkfish
Sodium 79mg 92mg Perch
Zinc 1.43mg 1.05mg Perch
Copper 0.192mg 0.044mg Perch
Manganese 0.9mg 0.026mg Perch
Selenium 16.1µg 16.2µg Milkfish
Vitamin A 32IU 109IU Milkfish
Vitamin A RAE 10µg 33µg Milkfish
Vitamin C 1.7mg 0mg Perch
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.016mg Perch
Vitamin B2 0.12mg 0.069mg Perch
Vitamin B3 1.9mg 8.256mg Milkfish
Vitamin B5 0.87mg 0.865mg Perch
Vitamin B6 0.14mg 0.488mg Milkfish
Folate 6µg 18µg Milkfish
Vitamin B12 2.2µg 3.27µg Milkfish
Tryptophan 0.278mg 0.295mg Milkfish
Threonine 1.09mg 1.154mg Milkfish
Isoleucine 1.145mg 1.213mg Milkfish
Leucine 2.02mg 2.139mg Milkfish
Lysine 2.283mg 2.417mg Milkfish
Methionine 0.736mg 0.779mg Milkfish
Phenylalanine 0.97mg 1.028mg Milkfish
Valine 1.281mg 1.356mg Milkfish
Histidine 0.732mg 0.775mg Milkfish
Cholesterol 115mg 67mg Milkfish
Saturated Fat 0.237g Milkfish
Omega-3 - DHA 0.223g Perch
Omega-3 - EPA 0.101g Perch
Omega-3 - DPA 0.036g Perch
Monounsaturated Fat 0.195g Perch
Polyunsaturated fat 0.472g Perch

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Perch Milkfish
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
64%
Milkfish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Perch
33%
Milkfish

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Perch
Perch is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Perch
Perch contains less Sodium (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Milkfish
Milkfish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Milkfish
Milkfish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.237g)
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. Milkfish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171995/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.