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Squid vs. Perch — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Squid and Perch

  • Squid has more Selenium, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Iron, Copper, Phosphorus, and Vitamin A, however, Perch is richer in Manganese.
  • Squid covers your daily Selenium needs 134% more than Perch.
  • Perch has 20 times less Vitamin A than Squid. Squid has 203µg of Vitamin A, 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.
Squid
8
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 43% 54% 56% 407% 333% 94% 249% 97% 27% 489%
Perch
2
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 +57.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +76.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +85.2%
Contains more IronIron +834.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +419.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +142%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +125.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +456.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -89.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +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.
Squid
7
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 28% 41% 0% 0% 4.3% 399% 41% 54% 62% 675% 0% 18% 0%
Perch
1
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 CVitamin C +400%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2009.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1340.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +15.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +92.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +145.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +300%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +370.6%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.87mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Squid
4
32% 61% 3%
Protein: 32.48 g
Fats: 1.4 g
Carbs: 1.64 g
Water: 61.12 g
Other: 3.36 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 ProteinProtein +30.7%
Contains more FatsFats +18.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +373.2%
Contains more WaterWater +19.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Squid
1
35% 24% 40%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.236 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.162 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.268 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 +20.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +76.1%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~0.237g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Squid 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
102%
Squid
35%
Perch
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
185%
Squid
56%
Perch

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Squid
Squid is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.001g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Squid
Squid is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Squid
Squid is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Squid
Squid is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Perch
Perch is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 109mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Perch
Perch contains less Sodium (difference - 665mg)
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 - 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.