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Perch vs. Whitefish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Perch and Whitefish

  • Perch has more Vitamin B12, Manganese, Copper, Iron, and Calcium, however, Whitefish has more Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Perch is 52% higher.
  • Whitefish has 10 times less Manganese than Perch. Perch has 0.9mg of Manganese, while Whitefish has 0.086mg.
  • Whitefish is lower in Cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Fish, perch, mixed species, cooked, dry heat and Fish, whitefish, 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
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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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 30% 9.9% 36% 18% 31% 35% 148% 8.5% 11% 88%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +209.1%
Contains more IronIron +146.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +108.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +12.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +946.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +10.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +18%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +34.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -17.7%
~equal in Selenium ~16.2µg

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
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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% 1.9% 0% 0% 20% 28% 36% 52% 32% 275% 0% 4.5% 0%
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 0% 7.9% 0% 0% 43% 36% 72% 52% 80% 120% 0% 13% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +129.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +309.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +113.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +28.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +102.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +147.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +183.3%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.865mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Perch
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25% 73%
Protein: 24.86 g
Fats: 1.18 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.25 g
Other: 0.71 g
24% 8% 65% 3%
Protein: 24.47 g
Fats: 7.51 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 65.09 g
Other: 2.93 g
Contains more WaterWater +12.5%
Contains more FatsFats +536.4%
Contains more OtherOther +312.7%
~equal in Protein ~24.47g
~equal in Carbs ~0g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Perch
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26% 22% 52%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.237 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.195 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.472 g
18% 40% 43%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.162 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.559 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.755 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -79.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1212.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +483.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Perch Whitefish Opinion
Calories 117kcal 172kcal Whitefish
Protein 24.86g 24.47g Perch
Fats 1.18g 7.51g Whitefish
Vitamin C 1.7mg 0mg Perch
Cholesterol 115mg 77mg Whitefish
Magnesium 38mg 42mg Whitefish
Calcium 102mg 33mg Perch
Potassium 344mg 406mg Whitefish
Iron 1.16mg 0.47mg Perch
Copper 0.192mg 0.092mg Perch
Zinc 1.43mg 1.27mg Perch
Phosphorus 257mg 346mg Whitefish
Sodium 79mg 65mg Whitefish
Vitamin A 32IU 131IU Whitefish
Vitamin A 10µg 39µg Whitefish
Manganese 0.9mg 0.086mg Perch
Selenium 16.1µg 16.2µg Whitefish
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.171mg Whitefish
Vitamin B2 0.12mg 0.154mg Whitefish
Vitamin B3 1.9mg 3.846mg Whitefish
Vitamin B5 0.87mg 0.865mg Perch
Vitamin B6 0.14mg 0.346mg Whitefish
Vitamin B12 2.2µg 0.96µg Perch
Folate 6µg 17µg Whitefish
Saturated Fat 0.237g 1.162g Perch
Monounsaturated Fat 0.195g 2.559g Whitefish
Polyunsaturated fat 0.472g 2.755g Whitefish
Tryptophan 0.278mg 0.274mg Perch
Threonine 1.09mg 1.073mg Perch
Isoleucine 1.145mg 1.128mg Perch
Leucine 2.02mg 1.989mg Perch
Lysine 2.283mg 2.248mg Perch
Methionine 0.736mg 0.724mg Perch
Phenylalanine 0.97mg 0.955mg Perch
Valine 1.281mg 1.261mg Perch
Histidine 0.732mg 0.721mg Perch
Omega-3 - EPA 0.101g 0.406g Whitefish
Omega-3 - DHA 0.223g 1.206g Whitefish
Omega-3 - DPA 0.036g 0.209g Whitefish

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Perch Whitefish
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
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
35%
Perch
33%
Whitefish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Perch
41%
Whitefish

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Whitefish
Whitefish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 38mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Whitefish
Whitefish contains less Sodium (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Perch
Perch is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.925g)
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 minerals?
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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.
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. Whitefish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174246/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.