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Smelt vs. Perch — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Smelt and Perch

  • Smelt is higher in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Zinc, Phosphorus, and Polyunsaturated fat, however, Perch is richer in Vitamin B1.
  • Smelt's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 74% higher.
  • Smelt has 3 times more Selenium than Perch. While Smelt has 46.8µg of Selenium, Perch has only 16.1µg.
  • Smelt has less Cholesterol.

The food types used in this comparison are Fish, smelt, rainbow, cooked, dry heat and Fish, perch, 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.
Smelt
5
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3
Perch
Contains more Phosphorus +14.8%
Contains more Zinc +48.3%
Contains more Selenium +190.7%
Contains more Calcium +32.5%
Equal in Iron - 1.16
Equal in Magnesium - 38
Equal in Potassium - 344
Equal in Sodium - 79
Equal in Copper - 0.192
Equal in Manganese - 0.9
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 44% 28% 127% 33% 11% 58% 60% 118% 256%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 31% 44% 28% 111% 31% 11% 39% 64% 118% 88%
Contains more Phosphorus +14.8%
Contains more Zinc +48.3%
Contains more Selenium +190.7%
Contains more Calcium +32.5%
Equal in Iron - 1.16
Equal in Magnesium - 38
Equal in Potassium - 344
Equal in Sodium - 79
Equal in Copper - 0.192
Equal in Manganese - 0.9

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.
Smelt
4
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5
Perch
Contains more Vitamin A +81.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +21.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +21.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +80.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +700%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +17.6%
Contains more Folate +20%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.9
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 0% 0% 0% 3% 34% 34% 45% 40% 4% 497% 0%
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +81.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +21.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +21.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +80.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +700%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +17.6%
Contains more Folate +20%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.9

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Smelt
2
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2
Perch
Contains more Fats +162.7%
Contains more Other +112.7%
Equal in Protein - 24.86
Equal in Water - 73.25
23% 3% 73%
Protein: 22.6 g
Fats: 3.1 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 72.79 g
Other: 1.51 g
25% 73%
Protein: 24.86 g
Fats: 1.18 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.25 g
Other: 0.71 g
Contains more Fats +162.7%
Contains more Other +112.7%
Equal in Protein - 24.86
Equal in Water - 73.25

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Smelt
2
:
1
Perch
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +321.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +140.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -59.1%
23% 32% 45%
Saturated Fat: 0.579 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.822 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.135 g
26% 22% 52%
Saturated Fat: 0.237 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.195 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.472 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +321.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +140.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -59.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Smelt Perch
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Smelt Perch Opinion
Protein 22.6g 24.86g Perch
Fats 3.1g 1.18g Smelt
Calories 124kcal 117kcal Smelt
Calcium 77mg 102mg Perch
Iron 1.15mg 1.16mg Perch
Magnesium 38mg 38mg
Phosphorus 295mg 257mg Smelt
Potassium 372mg 344mg Smelt
Sodium 77mg 79mg Smelt
Zinc 2.12mg 1.43mg Smelt
Copper 0.178mg 0.192mg Perch
Manganese 0.9mg 0.9mg
Selenium 46.8µg 16.1µg Smelt
Vitamin A 58IU 32IU Smelt
Vitamin A RAE 17µg 10µg Smelt
Vitamin C 0mg 1.7mg Perch
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 0.08mg Perch
Vitamin B2 0.146mg 0.12mg Smelt
Vitamin B3 1.766mg 1.9mg Perch
Vitamin B5 0.74mg 0.87mg Perch
Vitamin B6 0.17mg 0.14mg Smelt
Folate 5µg 6µg Perch
Vitamin B12 3.97µg 2.2µg Smelt
Tryptophan 0.253mg 0.278mg Perch
Threonine 0.991mg 1.09mg Perch
Isoleucine 1.041mg 1.145mg Perch
Leucine 1.837mg 2.02mg Perch
Lysine 2.076mg 2.283mg Perch
Methionine 0.669mg 0.736mg Perch
Phenylalanine 0.882mg 0.97mg Perch
Valine 1.164mg 1.281mg Perch
Histidine 0.665mg 0.732mg Perch
Cholesterol 90mg 115mg Smelt
Saturated Fat 0.579g 0.237g Perch
Omega-3 - DHA 0.536g 0.223g Smelt
Omega-3 - EPA 0.353g 0.101g Smelt
Omega-3 - DPA 0.023g 0.036g Perch
Monounsaturated Fat 0.822g 0.195g Smelt
Polyunsaturated fat 1.135g 0.472g Smelt

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Smelt Perch
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Calories diet ok
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
55%
Smelt
38%
Perch
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
75%
Smelt
56%
Perch

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Smelt
Smelt contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Smelt
Smelt is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Perch
Perch is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.342g)
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. Smelt - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175147/nutrients
  2. Perch - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173679/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.