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Snail vs. Perch — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between snail and perch

  • Snail is higher in magnesium, iron, copper, and selenium; however, perch is richer in vitamin B12, calcium, and vitamin B1.
  • Perch's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 71% higher.
  • Snail has 7 times more Magnesium than perch. While snail has 250mg of Magnesium, perch has only 38mg.
  • Snail has less cholesterol.

The food types used in this comparison are Mollusks, snail, raw 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.
Snail
5
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 179% 3% 34% 131% 133% 27% 117% 9.1% 0% 149%
Perch
3
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%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +557.9%
Contains more IronIron +201.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +108.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -11.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +70.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +920%
Contains more ZincZinc +43%
~equal in Potassium ~344mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~257mg

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.
Snail
4
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% 6% 100% 0% 2.5% 28% 26% 0% 30% 63% 0.25% 4.5% 35%
Perch
5
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%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +212.5%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +700%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +35.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +340%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.12mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.14mg
~equal in Folate ~6µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Snail
4
16% 2% 79%
Protein: 16.1 g
Fats: 1.4 g
Carbs: 2 g
Water: 79.2 g
Other: 1.3 g
Perch
1
25% 73%
Protein: 24.86 g
Fats: 1.18 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.25 g
Other: 0.71 g
Contains more FatsFats +18.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +83.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +54.4%
~equal in Water ~73.25g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Snail
1
41% 30% 29%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.361 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.259 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.252 g
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
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +32.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -34.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +87.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Snail Perch Opinion
Calories 90kcal 117kcal Perch
Protein 16.1g 24.86g Perch
Fats 1.4g 1.18g Snail
Vitamin C 0mg 1.7mg Perch
Net carbs 2g 0g Snail
Carbs 2g 0g Snail
Cholesterol 50mg 115mg Snail
Magnesium 250mg 38mg Snail
Calcium 10mg 102mg Perch
Potassium 382mg 344mg Snail
Iron 3.5mg 1.16mg Snail
Copper 0.4mg 0.192mg Snail
Zinc 1mg 1.43mg Perch
Phosphorus 272mg 257mg Snail
Sodium 70mg 79mg Snail
Vitamin A 100IU 32IU Snail
Vitamin A 30µg 10µg Snail
Vitamin E 5mg Snail
Manganese 0.9mg Perch
Selenium 27.4µg 16.1µg Snail
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 0.08mg Perch
Vitamin B2 0.12mg 0.12mg
Vitamin B3 1.4mg 1.9mg Perch
Vitamin B5 0.87mg Perch
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.14mg Perch
Vitamin B12 0.5µg 2.2µg Perch
Vitamin K 0.1µg Snail
Folate 6µg 6µg
Choline 65mg Snail
Saturated Fat 0.361g 0.237g Perch
Monounsaturated Fat 0.259g 0.195g Snail
Polyunsaturated fat 0.252g 0.472g Perch
Tryptophan 0.278mg Perch
Threonine 1.09mg Perch
Isoleucine 1.145mg Perch
Leucine 2.02mg Perch
Lysine 2.283mg Perch
Methionine 0.736mg Perch
Phenylalanine 0.97mg Perch
Valine 1.281mg Perch
Histidine 0.732mg Perch
Omega-3 - EPA 0.119g 0.101g Snail
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.223g Perch
Omega-3 - DPA 0.099g 0.036g Snail

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Snail Perch
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
23%
Snail
35%
Perch
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
78%
Snail
56%
Perch

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Snail
Snail is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 65mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Snail
Snail contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Snail
Snail is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Perch
Perch is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Perch
Perch is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.124g)
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. Snail - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167744/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.