Perch vs. Mussels — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Perch and Mussels?
- Perch has less Vitamin B12, Manganese, Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Folate, and Vitamin C than Mussels.
- Mussels's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 908% higher.
- Perch has 2 times more Cholesterol than Mussels. Perch has 115mg of Cholesterol, while Mussels has 56mg.
We used Fish, perch, mixed species, cooked, dry heat and Mollusks, mussel, blue, cooked, moist heat types in this comparison.
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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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +209.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +28.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +28.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -78.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +479.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +86.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +10.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +655.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +456.5% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +40% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +700% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +850% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +275% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +250% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +57.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +990.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1166.7% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +19.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +279.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +347.9% |
~equal in
Protein
~23.8g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -72.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +420% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +156.8% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 117kcal | 172kcal |
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| Protein | 24.86g | 23.8g |
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| Fats | 1.18g | 4.48g |
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| Vitamin C | 1.7mg | 13.6mg |
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| Net carbs | 0g | 7.39g |
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| Carbs | 0g | 7.39g |
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| Cholesterol | 115mg | 56mg |
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| Magnesium | 38mg | 37mg |
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| Calcium | 102mg | 33mg |
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| Potassium | 344mg | 268mg |
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| Iron | 1.16mg | 6.72mg |
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| Copper | 0.192mg | 0.149mg |
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| Zinc | 1.43mg | 2.67mg |
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| Phosphorus | 257mg | 285mg |
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| Sodium | 79mg | 369mg |
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| Vitamin A | 32IU | 304IU |
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| Vitamin A | 10µg | 91µg |
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| Manganese | 0.9mg | 6.8mg |
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| Selenium | 16.1µg | 89.6µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.08mg | 0.3mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.12mg | 0.42mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.9mg | 3mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.87mg | 0.95mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.14mg | 0.1mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.2µg | 24µg |
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| Folate | 6µg | 76µg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.237g | 0.85g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.195g | 1.014g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.472g | 1.212g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.278mg | 0.267mg |
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| Threonine | 1.09mg | 1.025mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.145mg | 1.036mg |
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| Leucine | 2.02mg | 1.676mg |
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| Lysine | 2.283mg | 1.779mg |
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| Methionine | 0.736mg | 0.537mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.97mg | 0.853mg |
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| Valine | 1.281mg | 1.04mg |
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| Histidine | 0.732mg | 0.457mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.101g | 0.276g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.223g | 0.506g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.036g | 0.044g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
264%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
198%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Perch contains less Sodium (difference - 290mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Perch is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.613g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Perch is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Perch is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mussels is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 59mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mussels is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.