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Perch vs. Rockfish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Perch and Rockfish

  • Perch has more Manganese, Vitamin B12, Copper, Iron, Vitamin B5, Zinc, and Calcium, however, Rockfish is richer in Selenium, and Vitamin B2.
  • Rockfish's daily need coverage for Selenium is 109% more.
  • Perch contains 69 times more Manganese than Rockfish. Perch contains 0.9mg of Manganese, while Rockfish contains 0.013mg.
  • Rockfish contains less Cholesterol.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Fish, perch, mixed species, cooked, dry heat and Fish, rockfish, Pacific, 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
8
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Contains more Calcium +500%
Contains more Iron +222.2%
Contains more Magnesium +15.2%
Contains less Sodium -11.2%
Contains more Zinc +232.6%
Contains more Copper +368.3%
Contains more Manganese +6823.1%
Contains more Potassium +35.8%
Contains more Selenium +373.3%
Equal in Phosphorus - 248
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 6% 14% 24% 107% 42% 12% 12% 14% 2% 416%
Contains more Calcium +500%
Contains more Iron +222.2%
Contains more Magnesium +15.2%
Contains less Sodium -11.2%
Contains more Zinc +232.6%
Contains more Copper +368.3%
Contains more Manganese +6823.1%
Contains more Potassium +35.8%
Contains more Selenium +373.3%
Equal in Phosphorus - 248

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 A +100%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +196.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +115.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +38.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +88.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +52.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +72.1%
Contains more Folate +66.7%
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 1% 9% 138% 0% 7% 53% 55% 25% 56% 8% 199% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +100%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +196.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +115.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +38.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +88.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +52.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +72.1%
Contains more Folate +66.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Perch
1
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Contains more Protein +11.8%
Contains more Fats +37.3%
Contains more Other +108.5%
Equal in Water - 74.67
25% 73%
Protein: 24.86 g
Fats: 1.18 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.25 g
Other: 0.71 g
22% 75%
Protein: 22.23 g
Fats: 1.62 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 74.67 g
Other: 1.48 g
Contains more Protein +11.8%
Contains more Fats +37.3%
Contains more Other +108.5%
Equal in Water - 74.67

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Perch
1
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Contains less Saturated Fat -43.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +139%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.485
26% 22% 52%
Saturated Fat: 0.237 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.195 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.472 g
31% 34% 35%
Saturated Fat: 0.42 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.466 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.485 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -43.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +139%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.485

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Perch Rockfish
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Perch Rockfish Opinion
Protein 24.86g 22.23g Perch
Fats 1.18g 1.62g Rockfish
Calories 117kcal 109kcal Perch
Calcium 102mg 17mg Perch
Iron 1.16mg 0.36mg Perch
Magnesium 38mg 33mg Perch
Phosphorus 257mg 248mg Perch
Potassium 344mg 467mg Rockfish
Sodium 79mg 89mg Perch
Zinc 1.43mg 0.43mg Perch
Copper 0.192mg 0.041mg Perch
Manganese 0.9mg 0.013mg Perch
Selenium 16.1µg 76.2µg Rockfish
Vitamin A 32IU 16IU Perch
Vitamin A RAE 10µg 5µg Perch
Vitamin E 0.44mg Rockfish
Vitamin D 183IU Rockfish
Vitamin D 4.6µg Rockfish
Vitamin C 1.7mg 0mg Perch
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.027mg Perch
Vitamin B2 0.12mg 0.226mg Rockfish
Vitamin B3 1.9mg 2.897mg Rockfish
Vitamin B5 0.87mg 0.404mg Perch
Vitamin B6 0.14mg 0.241mg Rockfish
Folate 6µg 10µg Rockfish
Vitamin B12 2.2µg 1.59µg Perch
Tryptophan 0.278mg 0.296mg Rockfish
Threonine 1.09mg 1.014mg Perch
Isoleucine 1.145mg 1.06mg Perch
Leucine 2.02mg 1.835mg Perch
Lysine 2.283mg 2.188mg Perch
Methionine 0.736mg 0.707mg Perch
Phenylalanine 0.97mg 0.935mg Perch
Valine 1.281mg 1.106mg Perch
Histidine 0.732mg 0.502mg Perch
Cholesterol 115mg 61mg Rockfish
Trans Fat 0.025g Perch
Saturated Fat 0.237g 0.42g Perch
Omega-3 - DHA 0.223g 0.238g Rockfish
Omega-3 - EPA 0.101g 0.107g Rockfish
Omega-3 - DPA 0.036g 0.027g Perch
Monounsaturated Fat 0.195g 0.466g Rockfish
Polyunsaturated fat 0.472g 0.485g Rockfish
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g Rockfish

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Perch Rockfish
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
46%
Rockfish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Perch
64%
Rockfish

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Rockfish
Rockfish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 54mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Perch
Perch is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Perch
Perch contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Perch
Perch is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.183g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Perch
Perch is relatively richer in minerals
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. Rockfish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175131/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.