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Perch vs. Mullet fish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Perch and Mullet fish?

  • Perch is higher in Vitamin B12, Manganese, Calcium, and Copper, yet Mullet fish is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B6.
  • Perch's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 81% more.
  • Perch has 41 times more Manganese than Mullet fish. While Perch has 0.9mg of Manganese, Mullet fish has only 0.022mg.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Mullet fish is lower.

We used Fish, perch, mixed species, cooked, dry heat and Fish, mullet, striped, cooked, dry heat types 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
Perch
6
:
4
Mullet fish
Mullet fish
Contains more Calcium +229%
Contains more Magnesium +15.2%
Contains more Zinc +62.5%
Contains more Copper +36.2%
Contains more Manganese +3990.9%
Contains more Iron +21.6%
Contains more Potassium +33.1%
Contains less Sodium -10.1%
Contains more Selenium +190.7%
Equal in Phosphorus - 244
Perch
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 31% 44% 28% 111% 31% 11% 39% 64% 118% 88%
Mullet fish
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 53% 24% 105% 41% 10% 24% 47% 3% 256%
Contains more Calcium +229%
Contains more Magnesium +15.2%
Contains more Zinc +62.5%
Contains more Copper +36.2%
Contains more Manganese +3990.9%
Contains more Iron +21.6%
Contains more Potassium +33.1%
Contains less Sodium -10.1%
Contains more Selenium +190.7%
Equal in Phosphorus - 244

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
Perch
3
:
6
Mullet fish
Mullet fish
Contains more Vitamin C +41.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +20%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +780%
Contains more Vitamin A +340.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +231.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +250%
Contains more Folate +66.7%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.88
Perch
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%
Mullet fish
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 9% 0% 0% 4% 25% 24% 119% 53% 114% 8% 32% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +41.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +20%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +780%
Contains more Vitamin A +340.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +231.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +250%
Contains more Folate +66.7%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.88

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Perch
Perch
3
:
1
Mullet fish
Mullet fish
Contains more Fats +311.9%
Equal in Protein - 24.81
Equal in Water - 70.52
Perch
25% 73%
Protein: 24.86 g
Fats: 1.18 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.25 g
Other: 0.71 g
Mullet fish
25% 5% 71%
Protein: 24.81 g
Fats: 4.86 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 70.52 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more Fats +311.9%
Equal in Protein - 24.81
Equal in Water - 70.52

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Perch
Perch
1
:
2
Mullet fish
Mullet fish
Contains less Saturated Fat -83.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +608.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +94.3%
Perch
26% 22% 52%
Saturated Fat: 0.237 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.195 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.472 g
Mullet fish
38% 37% 25%
Saturated Fat: 1.431 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.382 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.917 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -83.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +608.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +94.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Perch Mullet fish
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Mullet fish Opinion
Protein 24.86g 24.81g Perch
Fats 1.18g 4.86g Mullet fish
Calories 117kcal 150kcal Mullet fish
Calcium 102mg 31mg Perch
Iron 1.16mg 1.41mg Mullet fish
Magnesium 38mg 33mg Perch
Phosphorus 257mg 244mg Perch
Potassium 344mg 458mg Mullet fish
Sodium 79mg 71mg Mullet fish
Zinc 1.43mg 0.88mg Perch
Copper 0.192mg 0.141mg Perch
Manganese 0.9mg 0.022mg Perch
Selenium 16.1µg 46.8µg Mullet fish
Vitamin A 32IU 141IU Mullet fish
Vitamin A RAE 10µg 42µg Mullet fish
Vitamin C 1.7mg 1.2mg Perch
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.1mg Mullet fish
Vitamin B2 0.12mg 0.1mg Perch
Vitamin B3 1.9mg 6.3mg Mullet fish
Vitamin B5 0.87mg 0.88mg Mullet fish
Vitamin B6 0.14mg 0.49mg Mullet fish
Folate 6µg 10µg Mullet fish
Vitamin B12 2.2µg 0.25µg Perch
Tryptophan 0.278mg 0.278mg
Threonine 1.09mg 1.088mg Perch
Isoleucine 1.145mg 1.143mg Perch
Leucine 2.02mg 2.016mg Perch
Lysine 2.283mg 2.278mg Perch
Methionine 0.736mg 0.734mg Perch
Phenylalanine 0.97mg 0.968mg Perch
Valine 1.281mg 1.278mg Perch
Histidine 0.732mg 0.73mg Perch
Cholesterol 115mg 63mg Mullet fish
Saturated Fat 0.237g 1.431g Perch
Omega-3 - DHA 0.223g 0.148g Perch
Omega-3 - EPA 0.101g 0.18g Mullet fish
Omega-3 - DPA 0.036g 0.092g Mullet fish
Monounsaturated Fat 0.195g 1.382g Mullet fish
Polyunsaturated fat 0.472g 0.917g Mullet fish

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Perch Mullet fish
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
32%
Mullet fish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Perch
57%
Mullet 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 - 1.194g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mullet fish
Mullet fish contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mullet fish
Mullet fish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 52mg)
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?
?
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. Mullet fish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175124/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.