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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 for 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
1
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 27% 31% 30% 44% 64% 39% 110% 10% 117% 88%
Whelk
7
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 123% 34% 61% 377% 687% 89% 121% 54% 116% 489%
Contains less SodiumSodium -80.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +352.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +10.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +101.7%
Contains more IronIron +767.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +972.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +128%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +456.5%
~equal in Phosphorus ~282mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.89mg

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
2
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 5.7% 3.3% 0% 0% 20% 28% 36% 52% 32% 275% 0% 4.5% 0%
Whelk
6
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 23% 16% 0% 0% 12% 49% 37% 24% 150% 2268% 0% 8.3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +63.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +117.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +300%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +390%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +78.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +364.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +724.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +83.3%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~1.995mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

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

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Perch
2
26% 22% 52%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.237 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.195 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.472 g
Whelk
1
38% 34% 28%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.062 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.056 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.046 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +248.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +926.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated 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 Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Perch Whelk DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2.2µg 18.14µg 664%
Copper 0.192mg 2.06mg 208%
Selenium 16.1µg 89.6µg 134%
Iron 1.16mg 10.06mg 111%
Protein 24.86g 47.68g 46%
Vitamin B6 0.14mg 0.65mg 39%
Magnesium 38mg 172mg 32%
Zinc 1.43mg 3.26mg 17%
Sodium 79mg 412mg 14%
Potassium 344mg 694mg 10%
Vitamin B5 0.87mg 0.4mg 9%
Calories 117kcal 275kcal 8%
Vitamin B2 0.12mg 0.214mg 7%
Vitamin C 1.7mg 6.8mg 6%
Cholesterol 115mg 130mg 5%
Carbs 0g 15.52g 5%
Phosphorus 257mg 282mg 4%
Vitamin A 10µg 49µg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.049mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.472g 0.046g 3%
Folate 6µg 11µg 1%
Saturated fat 0.237g 0.062g 1%
Vitamin B3 1.9mg 1.995mg 1%
Calcium 102mg 113mg 1%
Fats 1.18g 0.8g 1%
Net carbs 0g 15.52g N/A
Manganese 0.9mg 0.89mg 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.195g 0.056g 0%
Tryptophan 0.278mg 0.618mg 0%
Threonine 1.09mg 2.136mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.145mg 1.655mg 0%
Leucine 2.02mg 3.807mg 0%
Lysine 2.283mg 2.93mg 0%
Methionine 0.736mg 1.205mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.97mg 1.648mg 0%
Valine 1.281mg 2.075mg 0%
Histidine 0.732mg 0.977mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.101g 0.008g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.223g 0.012g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.036g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Perch Whelk
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
35%
Perch
199%
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 is lower in Cholesterol?
Perch
Perch is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 15mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Perch
Perch contains less Sodium (difference - 333mg)
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.