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Perch vs. Monkfish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Perch and Monkfish

  • Perch has more Vitamin B12, Manganese, Copper, Vitamin B5, Iron, Calcium, and Zinc, however, Monkfish has more Selenium, and Vitamin B6.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from Monkfish is 56% higher.
  • Monkfish has 29 times less Manganese than Perch. Perch has 0.9mg of Manganese, while Monkfish has 0.031mg.
  • Monkfish is lower in Cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Fish, perch, mixed species, cooked, dry heat and Fish, monkfish, 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 +920%
Contains more Iron +182.9%
Contains more Magnesium +40.7%
Contains more Zinc +169.8%
Contains more Copper +433.3%
Contains more Manganese +2803.2%
Contains more Potassium +49.1%
Contains less Sodium -70.9%
Contains more Selenium +190.7%
Equal in Phosphorus - 256
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 3% 16% 20% 110% 46% 3% 15% 12% 5% 256%
Contains more Calcium +920%
Contains more Iron +182.9%
Contains more Magnesium +40.7%
Contains more Zinc +169.8%
Contains more Copper +433.3%
Contains more Manganese +2803.2%
Contains more Potassium +49.1%
Contains less Sodium -70.9%
Contains more Selenium +190.7%
Equal in Phosphorus - 256

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
5
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Contains more Vitamin C +70%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +175.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +64.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +402.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +111.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +43.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +34.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +97.9%
Contains more Folate +33.3%
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% 0% 0% 4% 8% 17% 48% 11% 64% 6% 130% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +70%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +175.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +64.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +402.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +111.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +43.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +34.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +97.9%
Contains more Folate +33.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Perch
1
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Contains more Protein +33.9%
Contains more Fats +65.3%
Contains more Other +38%
Equal in Water - 78.51
25% 73%
Protein: 24.86 g
Fats: 1.18 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.25 g
Other: 0.71 g
19% 2% 79%
Protein: 18.56 g
Fats: 1.95 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 78.51 g
Other: 0.98 g
Contains more Protein +33.9%
Contains more Fats +65.3%
Contains more Other +38%
Equal in Water - 78.51

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Perch Monkfish
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 Monkfish Opinion
Protein 24.86g 18.56g Perch
Fats 1.18g 1.95g Monkfish
Calories 117kcal 97kcal Perch
Calcium 102mg 10mg Perch
Iron 1.16mg 0.41mg Perch
Magnesium 38mg 27mg Perch
Phosphorus 257mg 256mg Perch
Potassium 344mg 513mg Monkfish
Sodium 79mg 23mg Monkfish
Zinc 1.43mg 0.53mg Perch
Copper 0.192mg 0.036mg Perch
Manganese 0.9mg 0.031mg Perch
Selenium 16.1µg 46.8µg Monkfish
Vitamin A 32IU 46IU Monkfish
Vitamin A RAE 10µg 14µg Monkfish
Vitamin C 1.7mg 1mg Perch
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.029mg Perch
Vitamin B2 0.12mg 0.073mg Perch
Vitamin B3 1.9mg 2.558mg Monkfish
Vitamin B5 0.87mg 0.173mg Perch
Vitamin B6 0.14mg 0.277mg Monkfish
Folate 6µg 8µg Monkfish
Vitamin B12 2.2µg 1.04µg Perch
Tryptophan 0.278mg 0.208mg Perch
Threonine 1.09mg 0.814mg Perch
Isoleucine 1.145mg 0.855mg Perch
Leucine 2.02mg 1.509mg Perch
Lysine 2.283mg 1.705mg Perch
Methionine 0.736mg 0.549mg Perch
Phenylalanine 0.97mg 0.725mg Perch
Valine 1.281mg 0.956mg Perch
Histidine 0.732mg 0.547mg Perch
Cholesterol 115mg 32mg Monkfish
Saturated Fat 0.237g Monkfish
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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Perch Monkfish
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
24%
Monkfish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Perch
48%
Monkfish

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Perch
Perch is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Monkfish
Monkfish contains less Sodium (difference - 56mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Monkfish
Monkfish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 83mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Monkfish
Monkfish 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. Monkfish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171996/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.