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Perch vs. Whelk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Perch and Whelk different?

  • Perch is higher in Vitamin B5, however, Whelk is richer in Vitamin B12, Copper, Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B6, Magnesium, Zinc, and Potassium.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Whelk is 664% higher.
  • Perch contains 2 times more Vitamin B5 than Whelk. While Perch contains 0.87mg of Vitamin B5, Whelk contains only 0.4mg.
  • Perch has less Sodium.

Fish, perch, mixed species, cooked, dry heat and Mollusks, whelk, unspecified, cooked, moist heat are the varieties used 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
2
:
8
Whelk
Whelk
Contains less Sodium -80.8%
Contains more Calcium +10.8%
Contains more Iron +767.2%
Contains more Magnesium +352.6%
Contains more Potassium +101.7%
Contains more Zinc +128%
Contains more Copper +972.9%
Contains more Selenium +456.5%
Equal in Phosphorus - 282
Equal in Manganese - 0.89
Perch
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 31% 44% 28% 111% 31% 11% 39% 64% 118% 88%
Whelk
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 34% 378% 123% 121% 62% 54% 89% 687% 117% 489%
Contains less Sodium -80.8%
Contains more Calcium +10.8%
Contains more Iron +767.2%
Contains more Magnesium +352.6%
Contains more Potassium +101.7%
Contains more Zinc +128%
Contains more Copper +972.9%
Contains more Selenium +456.5%
Equal in Phosphorus - 282
Equal in Manganese - 0.89

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
2
:
7
Whelk
Whelk
Contains more Vitamin B1 +63.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +117.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +406.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +300%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +78.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +364.3%
Contains more Folate +83.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +724.5%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.995
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%
Whelk
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 10% 0% 0% 23% 13% 50% 38% 24% 150% 9% 2268% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +63.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +117.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +406.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +300%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +78.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +364.3%
Contains more Folate +83.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +724.5%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.995

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Perch
Perch
2
:
3
Whelk
Whelk
Contains more Fats +47.5%
Contains more Water +128.9%
Contains more Protein +91.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +463.4%
Perch
25% 73%
Protein: 24.86 g
Fats: 1.18 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.25 g
Other: 0.71 g
Whelk
48% 16% 32% 4%
Protein: 47.68 g
Fats: 0.8 g
Carbs: 15.52 g
Water: 32 g
Other: 4 g
Contains more Fats +47.5%
Contains more Water +128.9%
Contains more Protein +91.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +463.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Perch
Perch
2
:
1
Whelk
Whelk
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +248.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +926.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -73.8%
Perch
26% 22% 52%
Saturated Fat: 0.237 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.195 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.472 g
Whelk
38% 34% 28%
Saturated Fat: 0.062 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.056 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.046 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +248.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +926.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -73.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Perch Whelk Opinion
Net carbs 0g 15.52g Whelk
Protein 24.86g 47.68g Whelk
Fats 1.18g 0.8g Perch
Carbs 0g 15.52g Whelk
Calories 117kcal 275kcal Whelk
Calcium 102mg 113mg Whelk
Iron 1.16mg 10.06mg Whelk
Magnesium 38mg 172mg Whelk
Phosphorus 257mg 282mg Whelk
Potassium 344mg 694mg Whelk
Sodium 79mg 412mg Perch
Zinc 1.43mg 3.26mg Whelk
Copper 0.192mg 2.06mg Whelk
Manganese 0.9mg 0.89mg Perch
Selenium 16.1µg 89.6µg Whelk
Vitamin A 32IU 162IU Whelk
Vitamin A RAE 10µg 49µg Whelk
Vitamin C 1.7mg 6.8mg Whelk
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.049mg Perch
Vitamin B2 0.12mg 0.214mg Whelk
Vitamin B3 1.9mg 1.995mg Whelk
Vitamin B5 0.87mg 0.4mg Perch
Vitamin B6 0.14mg 0.65mg Whelk
Folate 6µg 11µg Whelk
Vitamin B12 2.2µg 18.14µg Whelk
Tryptophan 0.278mg 0.618mg Whelk
Threonine 1.09mg 2.136mg Whelk
Isoleucine 1.145mg 1.655mg Whelk
Leucine 2.02mg 3.807mg Whelk
Lysine 2.283mg 2.93mg Whelk
Methionine 0.736mg 1.205mg Whelk
Phenylalanine 0.97mg 1.648mg Whelk
Valine 1.281mg 2.075mg Whelk
Histidine 0.732mg 0.977mg Whelk
Cholesterol 115mg 130mg Perch
Saturated Fat 0.237g 0.062g Whelk
Omega-3 - DHA 0.223g 0.012g Perch
Omega-3 - EPA 0.101g 0.008g Perch
Omega-3 - DPA 0.036g Perch
Monounsaturated Fat 0.195g 0.056g Perch
Polyunsaturated fat 0.472g 0.046g Perch

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is better in case of low diet
Perch Whelk
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
215%
Whelk
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Perch
215%
Whelk

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Whelk
Whelk is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.175g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Whelk
Whelk is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Whelk
Whelk is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Whelk
Whelk is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Perch
Perch contains less Sodium (difference - 333mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Perch
Perch is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 15mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Whelk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171984/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.