Shark vs. Perch — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between shark and perch?
- Shark is higher in selenium and vitamin B6, yet perch is higher in vitamin B12, manganese, copper, phosphorus, zinc, and potassium.
- Perch's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 41% more.
- Shark has 14 times more saturated fat than perch. While shark has 3.205g of saturated fat, perch has only 0.237g.
We used Fish, shark, mixed species, cooked, batter-dipped and fried and Fish, perch, mixed species, cooked, dry heat 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +13.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +111.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +104% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +121.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +357.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +197.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +32.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -35.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1700% |
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 AVitamin A | +440% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +46.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +114.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +150% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +11.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +23.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +40.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +81.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +1071.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +52.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +33.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +21.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +2943.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +684.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -92.6% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.21µg | 2.2µg | 41% |
| Manganese | 0.05mg | 0.9mg | 37% |
| Selenium | 34µg | 16.1µg | 33% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.701g | 0.472g | 22% |
| Fats | 13.82g | 1.18g | 19% |
| Cholesterol | 59mg | 115mg | 19% |
| Copper | 0.042mg | 0.192mg | 17% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.935g | 0.195g | 14% |
| Saturated fat | 3.205g | 0.237g | 13% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.3mg | 0.14mg | 12% |
| Protein | 18.62g | 24.86g | 12% |
| Zinc | 0.48mg | 1.43mg | 9% |
| Phosphorus | 194mg | 257mg | 9% |
| Calories | 228kcal | 117kcal | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.783mg | 1.9mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 155mg | 344mg | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 54µg | 10µg | 5% |
| Calcium | 50mg | 102mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.62mg | 0.87mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 122mg | 79mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 6.39g | 0g | 2% |
| Folate | 15µg | 6µg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 1.7mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.097mg | 0.12mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 43mg | 38mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.072mg | 0.08mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1.11mg | 1.16mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 6.39g | 0g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.212mg | 0.278mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.843mg | 1.09mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.867mg | 1.145mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.515mg | 2.02mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.634mg | 2.283mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.541mg | 0.736mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.75mg | 0.97mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.965mg | 1.281mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.538mg | 0.732mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.258g | 0.101g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.431g | 0.223g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.089g | 0.036g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
29%
35%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
56%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shark is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 56mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Perch contains less Sodium (difference - 43mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Perch is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.968g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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.