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Squid as food vs. Perch — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Squid as food and Perch

  • Squid as food has more Selenium, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Iron, Copper, Phosphorus, and Vitamin A RAE, however, Perch is richer in Manganese.
  • Squid as food covers your daily Selenium needs 134% more than Perch.
  • Perch has 20 times less Vitamin A RAE than Squid as food. Squid as food has 203µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Perch has 10µg.
  • Perch contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Mollusks, cuttlefish, mixed species, cooked, moist 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.
Contains more Calcium +76.5%
Contains more Iron +834.5%
Contains more Magnesium +57.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +125.7%
Contains more Potassium +85.2%
Contains more Zinc +142%
Contains more Copper +419.8%
Contains more Selenium +456.5%
Contains less Sodium -89.4%
Contains more Manganese +330.6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 54% 407% 43% 249% 57% 98% 95% 333% 28% 489%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 31% 44% 28% 111% 31% 11% 39% 64% 118% 88%
Contains more Calcium +76.5%
Contains more Iron +834.5%
Contains more Magnesium +57.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +125.7%
Contains more Potassium +85.2%
Contains more Zinc +142%
Contains more Copper +419.8%
Contains more Selenium +456.5%
Contains less Sodium -89.4%
Contains more Manganese +330.6%

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.
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Perch
Contains more Vitamin A +2009.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +400%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1340.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +15.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +92.9%
Contains more Folate +300%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +145.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +370.6%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.87
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 41% 0% 0% 29% 5% 399% 42% 54% 63% 18% 676% 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 +2009.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +400%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1340.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +15.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +92.9%
Contains more Folate +300%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +145.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +370.6%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.87

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +30.7%
Contains more Fats +18.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +373.2%
Contains more Water +19.8%
32% 61% 3%
Protein: 32.48 g
Fats: 1.4 g
Carbs: 1.64 g
Water: 61.12 g
Other: 3.36 g
25% 73%
Protein: 24.86 g
Fats: 1.18 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.25 g
Other: 0.71 g
Contains more Protein +30.7%
Contains more Fats +18.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +373.2%
Contains more Water +19.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +20.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +76.1%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.237
35% 24% 40%
Saturated Fat: 0.236 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.162 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.268 g
26% 22% 52%
Saturated Fat: 0.237 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.195 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.472 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +20.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +76.1%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.237

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Squid as food Perch Opinion
Net carbs 1.64g 0g Squid as food
Protein 32.48g 24.86g Squid as food
Fats 1.4g 1.18g Squid as food
Carbs 1.64g 0g Squid as food
Calories 158kcal 117kcal Squid as food
Calcium 180mg 102mg Squid as food
Iron 10.84mg 1.16mg Squid as food
Magnesium 60mg 38mg Squid as food
Phosphorus 580mg 257mg Squid as food
Potassium 637mg 344mg Squid as food
Sodium 744mg 79mg Perch
Zinc 3.46mg 1.43mg Squid as food
Copper 0.998mg 0.192mg Squid as food
Manganese 0.209mg 0.9mg Perch
Selenium 89.6µg 16.1µg Squid as food
Vitamin A 675IU 32IU Squid as food
Vitamin A RAE 203µg 10µg Squid as food
Vitamin C 8.5mg 1.7mg Squid as food
Vitamin B1 0.017mg 0.08mg Perch
Vitamin B2 1.729mg 0.12mg Squid as food
Vitamin B3 2.189mg 1.9mg Squid as food
Vitamin B5 0.9mg 0.87mg Squid as food
Vitamin B6 0.27mg 0.14mg Squid as food
Folate 24µg 6µg Squid as food
Vitamin B12 5.4µg 2.2µg Squid as food
Tryptophan 0.364mg 0.278mg Squid as food
Threonine 1.398mg 1.09mg Squid as food
Isoleucine 1.414mg 1.145mg Squid as food
Leucine 2.287mg 2.02mg Squid as food
Lysine 2.427mg 2.283mg Squid as food
Methionine 0.733mg 0.736mg Perch
Phenylalanine 1.164mg 0.97mg Squid as food
Valine 1.419mg 1.281mg Squid as food
Histidine 0.624mg 0.732mg Perch
Cholesterol 224mg 115mg Perch
Saturated Fat 0.236g 0.237g Squid as food
Omega-3 - DHA 0.132g 0.223g Perch
Omega-3 - EPA 0.078g 0.101g Perch
Omega-3 - DPA 0.012g 0.036g Perch
Monounsaturated Fat 0.162g 0.195g Perch
Polyunsaturated fat 0.268g 0.472g Perch

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Squid as food Perch
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
110%
Squid as food
38%
Perch
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
185%
Squid as food
56%
Perch

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Squid as food
Squid as food is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.001g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Squid as food
Squid as food is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Squid as food
Squid as food is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Squid as food
Squid as food is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Perch
Perch contains less Sodium (difference - 665mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Perch
Perch is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 109mg)
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. Squid as food - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172010/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.