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Perch vs. Shark — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Perch and Shark?

  • Perch is higher in Vitamin B12, Manganese, Copper, Phosphorus, Zinc, and Potassium, yet Shark is higher in Selenium, and Vitamin B6.
  • Perch's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 41% more.
  • Perch has 18 times more Manganese than Shark. While Perch has 0.9mg of Manganese, Shark has only 0.05mg.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Shark is lower.

We used Fish, perch, mixed species, cooked, dry heat and Fish, shark, mixed species, cooked, batter-dipped and fried 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
8
:
2
Shark
Shark
Contains more Calcium +104%
Contains more Phosphorus +32.5%
Contains more Potassium +121.9%
Contains less Sodium -35.2%
Contains more Zinc +197.9%
Contains more Copper +357.1%
Contains more Manganese +1700%
Contains more Magnesium +13.2%
Contains more Selenium +111.2%
Equal in Iron - 1.11
Perch
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 31% 44% 28% 111% 31% 11% 39% 64% 118% 88%
Shark
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 42% 31% 84% 14% 16% 14% 14% 7% 186%
Contains more Calcium +104%
Contains more Phosphorus +32.5%
Contains more Potassium +121.9%
Contains less Sodium -35.2%
Contains more Zinc +197.9%
Contains more Copper +357.1%
Contains more Manganese +1700%
Contains more Magnesium +13.2%
Contains more Selenium +111.2%
Equal in Iron - 1.11

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
5
:
4
Shark
Shark
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +23.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +40.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +81.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +462.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +46.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +114.3%
Contains more Folate +150%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.072
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%
Shark
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 11% 0% 0% 0% 18% 23% 53% 38% 70% 12% 152% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +23.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +40.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +81.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +462.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +46.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +114.3%
Contains more Folate +150%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.072

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Perch
Perch
2
:
3
Shark
Shark
Contains more Protein +33.5%
Contains more Water +21.9%
Contains more Fats +1071.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +52.1%
Perch
25% 73%
Protein: 24.86 g
Fats: 1.18 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.25 g
Other: 0.71 g
Shark
19% 14% 6% 60%
Protein: 18.62 g
Fats: 13.82 g
Carbs: 6.39 g
Water: 60.09 g
Other: 1.08 g
Contains more Protein +33.5%
Contains more Water +21.9%
Contains more Fats +1071.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +52.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Perch
Perch
1
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2
Shark
Shark
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2943.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +684.1%
Perch
26% 22% 52%
Saturated Fat: 0.237 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.195 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.472 g
Shark
25% 46% 29%
Saturated Fat: 3.205 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.935 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.701 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2943.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +684.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Perch Shark
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals 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 Shark Opinion
Net carbs 0g 6.39g Shark
Protein 24.86g 18.62g Perch
Fats 1.18g 13.82g Shark
Carbs 0g 6.39g Shark
Calories 117kcal 228kcal Shark
Calcium 102mg 50mg Perch
Iron 1.16mg 1.11mg Perch
Magnesium 38mg 43mg Shark
Phosphorus 257mg 194mg Perch
Potassium 344mg 155mg Perch
Sodium 79mg 122mg Perch
Zinc 1.43mg 0.48mg Perch
Copper 0.192mg 0.042mg Perch
Manganese 0.9mg 0.05mg Perch
Selenium 16.1µg 34µg Shark
Vitamin A 32IU 180IU Shark
Vitamin A RAE 10µg 54µg Shark
Vitamin C 1.7mg 0mg Perch
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.072mg Perch
Vitamin B2 0.12mg 0.097mg Perch
Vitamin B3 1.9mg 2.783mg Shark
Vitamin B5 0.87mg 0.62mg Perch
Vitamin B6 0.14mg 0.3mg Shark
Folate 6µg 15µg Shark
Vitamin B12 2.2µg 1.21µg Perch
Tryptophan 0.278mg 0.212mg Perch
Threonine 1.09mg 0.843mg Perch
Isoleucine 1.145mg 0.867mg Perch
Leucine 2.02mg 1.515mg Perch
Lysine 2.283mg 1.634mg Perch
Methionine 0.736mg 0.541mg Perch
Phenylalanine 0.97mg 0.75mg Perch
Valine 1.281mg 0.965mg Perch
Histidine 0.732mg 0.538mg Perch
Cholesterol 115mg 59mg Shark
Saturated Fat 0.237g 3.205g Perch
Omega-3 - DHA 0.223g 0.431g Shark
Omega-3 - EPA 0.101g 0.258g Shark
Omega-3 - DPA 0.036g 0.089g Shark
Monounsaturated Fat 0.195g 5.935g Shark
Polyunsaturated fat 0.472g 3.701g Shark

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Perch Shark
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
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
31%
Shark
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Perch
42%
Shark

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shark
Shark is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 56mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Perch
Perch contains less Sodium (difference - 43mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Perch
Perch is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.968g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Perch
Perch is relatively richer in minerals
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. Shark - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175143/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.