Mussels vs. Monkfish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Mussels and Monkfish different?
- Mussels is higher than Monkfish in Vitamin B12, Manganese, Iron, Selenium, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Zinc, Folate, and Vitamin B5.
- Mussels covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 957% more than Monkfish.
- Mussels contains 219 times more Manganese than Monkfish. Mussels contains 6.8mg of Manganese, while Monkfish contains 0.031mg.
- Monkfish is lower in Sodium.
Mollusks, mussel, blue, cooked, moist heat and Fish, monkfish, cooked, dry heat types were used 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.
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Calcium
+230%
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Iron
+1539%
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Magnesium
+37%
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Phosphorus
+11.3%
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Zinc
+403.8%
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Copper
+313.9%
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Manganese
+21835.5%
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Selenium
+91.5%
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Potassium
+91.4%
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Sodium
-93.8%
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Calcium
+230%
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Iron
+1539%
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Magnesium
+37%
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Phosphorus
+11.3%
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Zinc
+403.8%
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Copper
+313.9%
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Manganese
+21835.5%
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Selenium
+91.5%
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Potassium
+91.4%
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-93.8%
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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Vitamin A
+560.9%
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Vitamin C
+1260%
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Vitamin B1
+934.5%
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Vitamin B2
+475.3%
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Vitamin B3
+17.3%
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Vitamin B5
+449.1%
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Folate
+850%
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Vitamin B12
+2207.7%
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Vitamin B6
+177%
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Vitamin A
+560.9%
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Vitamin C
+1260%
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Vitamin B1
+934.5%
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Vitamin B2
+475.3%
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Vitamin B3
+17.3%
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Vitamin B5
+449.1%
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Folate
+850%
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Vitamin B12
+2207.7%
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Vitamin B6
+177%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+28.2%
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Fats
+129.7%
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+224.5%
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Water
+28.4%
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+28.2%
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+129.7%
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+224.5%
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+28.4%
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 Sodium | |||
Lower in Cholesterol | |||
Lower in Saturated Fat | |||
Lower in Glycemic Index | |||
Lower in price | |||
Lower in Sugar | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
Nutrient | Opinion | ||
Net carbs | 7.39g | 0g | |
Protein | 23.8g | 18.56g | |
Fats | 4.48g | 1.95g | |
Carbs | 7.39g | 0g | |
Calories | 172kcal | 97kcal | |
Calcium | 33mg | 10mg | |
Iron | 6.72mg | 0.41mg | |
Magnesium | 37mg | 27mg | |
Phosphorus | 285mg | 256mg | |
Potassium | 268mg | 513mg | |
Sodium | 369mg | 23mg | |
Zinc | 2.67mg | 0.53mg | |
Copper | 0.149mg | 0.036mg | |
Manganese | 6.8mg | 0.031mg | |
Selenium | 89.6µg | 46.8µg | |
Vitamin A | 304IU | 46IU | |
Vitamin A RAE | 91µg | 14µg | |
Vitamin C | 13.6mg | 1mg | |
Vitamin B1 | 0.3mg | 0.029mg | |
Vitamin B2 | 0.42mg | 0.073mg | |
Vitamin B3 | 3mg | 2.558mg | |
Vitamin B5 | 0.95mg | 0.173mg | |
Vitamin B6 | 0.1mg | 0.277mg | |
Folate | 76µg | 8µg | |
Vitamin B12 | 24µg | 1.04µg | |
Tryptophan | 0.267mg | 0.208mg | |
Threonine | 1.025mg | 0.814mg | |
Isoleucine | 1.036mg | 0.855mg | |
Leucine | 1.676mg | 1.509mg | |
Lysine | 1.779mg | 1.705mg | |
Methionine | 0.537mg | 0.549mg | |
Phenylalanine | 0.853mg | 0.725mg | |
Valine | 1.04mg | 0.956mg | |
Histidine | 0.457mg | 0.547mg | |
Cholesterol | 56mg | 32mg | |
Saturated Fat | 0.85g | ||
Omega-3 - DHA | 0.506g | ||
Omega-3 - EPA | 0.276g | ||
Omega-3 - DPA | 0.044g | ||
Monounsaturated Fat | 1.014g | ||
Polyunsaturated fat | 1.212g |
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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
286%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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48%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mussels is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mussels is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Monkfish contains less Sodium (difference - 346mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Monkfish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Monkfish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.85g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Monkfish is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Monkfish is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)