Perch vs. Shrimp — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between perch and shrimp
- Perch has more manganese, vitamin B12, iron, vitamin B2, and vitamin B5; however, shrimp is richer in selenium, vitamin B6, and copper.
- Shrimp's daily need coverage for selenium is 61% more.
- Perch contains 18 times more manganese than shrimp. Perch contains 0.9mg of manganese, while shrimp contains 0.049mg.
- Perch contains less cholesterol.
- Shrimp has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of shrimp is 50, while the glycemic index of perch is 0.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Fish, perch, mixed species, cooked, dry heat and Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, cooked, moist heat (may have been previously frozen).
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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 | +12.1% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +102.4% |
Contains more IronIron | +262.5% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -91.7% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1736.7% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +34.4% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +14% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +19.1% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +207.5% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +150% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +400% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +67.6% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +32.5% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +800% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +40.9% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +72.9% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +300% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Selenium | 16.1µg | 49.5µg | 61% |
Sodium | 79mg | 947mg | 38% |
Manganese | 0.9mg | 0.049mg | 37% |
Cholesterol | 115mg | 211mg | 32% |
Choline | 135.4mg | 25% | |
Vitamin B12 | 2.2µg | 1.66µg | 23% |
Vitamin E | 2.2mg | 15% | |
Iron | 1.16mg | 0.32mg | 11% |
Vitamin A | 10µg | 90µg | 9% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.14mg | 0.242mg | 8% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.87mg | 0.519mg | 7% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.12mg | 0.024mg | 7% |
Phosphorus | 257mg | 306mg | 7% |
Copper | 0.192mg | 0.258mg | 7% |
Folate | 6µg | 24µg | 5% |
Potassium | 344mg | 170mg | 5% |
Vitamin B3 | 1.9mg | 2.678mg | 5% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.08mg | 0.032mg | 4% |
Protein | 24.86g | 22.78g | 4% |
Zinc | 1.43mg | 1.63mg | 2% |
Vitamin C | 1.7mg | 0mg | 2% |
Calcium | 102mg | 91mg | 1% |
Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
Saturated fat | 0.237g | 0.521g | 1% |
Vitamin D | 4IU | 1% | |
Carbs | 0g | 1.52g | 1% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.472g | 0.59g | 1% |
Fats | 1.18g | 1.7g | 1% |
Calories | 117kcal | 119kcal | 0% |
Net carbs | 0g | 1.52g | N/A |
Magnesium | 38mg | 37mg | 0% |
Vitamin K | 0.4µg | 0% | |
Trans fat | 0.035g | N/A | |
Monounsaturated fat | 0.195g | 0.361g | 0% |
Tryptophan | 0.278mg | 0.26mg | 0% |
Threonine | 1.09mg | 0.904mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 1.145mg | 1.05mg | 0% |
Leucine | 2.02mg | 1.95mg | 0% |
Lysine | 2.283mg | 2.172mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.736mg | 0.665mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 0.97mg | 0.992mg | 0% |
Valine | 1.281mg | 1.067mg | 0% |
Histidine | 0.732mg | 0.501mg | 0% |
Omega-3 - EPA | 0.101g | 0.135g | N/A |
Omega-3 - DHA | 0.223g | 0.141g | N/A |
Omega-3 - DPA | 0.036g | 0.012g | N/A |
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.012g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more FatsFats | +44.1% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
Contains more OtherOther | +243.7% |
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Protein
~22.78g
~equal in
Water
~71.56g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -54.5% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +85.1% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +25% |