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Alaska pollock vs. Monkfish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Alaska pollock and Monkfish

  • The amount of Vitamin B12, Magnesium, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Calcium, and Vitamin B5 in Alaska pollock is higher than in Monkfish.
  • Alaska pollock covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 109% more than Monkfish.
  • Monkfish has 18 times less Sodium than Alaska pollock. Alaska pollock has 419mg of Sodium, while Monkfish has 23mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fish, pollock, Alaska, cooked, dry heat (may have been previously frozen) and Fish, monkfish, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 58% 22% 38% 21% 20% 16% 114% 55% 2.3% 241%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 3% 45% 15% 12% 14% 110% 3% 4% 255%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +200%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +620%
Contains more IronIron +36.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +66.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +19.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +72.2%
~equal in Zinc ~0.53mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~256mg
~equal in Selenium ~46.8µg

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.
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% 3.1% 5.6% 39% 14% 51% 74% 26% 76% 458% 0.25% 2.3% 50%
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 3.3% 2.8% 0% 0% 7.3% 17% 48% 10% 64% 130% 0% 6% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +86.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +205.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +54.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +149.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +18.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +251.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +166.7%
~equal in Vitamin A ~46IU

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
23% 74% 2%
Protein: 23.48 g
Fats: 1.18 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.65 g
Other: 1.69 g
19% 2% 79%
Protein: 18.56 g
Fats: 1.95 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 78.51 g
Other: 0.98 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +26.5%
Contains more OtherOther +72.4%
Contains more FatsFats +65.3%
~equal in Carbs ~0g
~equal in Water ~78.51g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Alaska pollock Monkfish Opinion
Calories 111kcal 97kcal Alaska pollock
Protein 23.48g 18.56g Alaska pollock
Fats 1.18g 1.95g Monkfish
Vitamin C 0mg 1mg Monkfish
Cholesterol 86mg 32mg Monkfish
Vitamin D 51IU Alaska pollock
Magnesium 81mg 27mg Alaska pollock
Calcium 72mg 10mg Alaska pollock
Potassium 430mg 513mg Monkfish
Iron 0.56mg 0.41mg Alaska pollock
Copper 0.06mg 0.036mg Alaska pollock
Zinc 0.57mg 0.53mg Alaska pollock
Phosphorus 267mg 256mg Alaska pollock
Sodium 419mg 23mg Monkfish
Vitamin A 51IU 46IU Alaska pollock
Vitamin A 17µg 14µg Alaska pollock
Vitamin E 0.28mg Alaska pollock
Vitamin D 1.3µg Alaska pollock
Manganese 0.018mg 0.031mg Monkfish
Selenium 44.1µg 46.8µg Monkfish
Vitamin B1 0.054mg 0.029mg Alaska pollock
Vitamin B2 0.223mg 0.073mg Alaska pollock
Vitamin B3 3.949mg 2.558mg Alaska pollock
Vitamin B5 0.432mg 0.173mg Alaska pollock
Vitamin B6 0.329mg 0.277mg Alaska pollock
Vitamin B12 3.66µg 1.04µg Alaska pollock
Vitamin K 0.1µg Alaska pollock
Folate 3µg 8µg Monkfish
Choline 91.6mg Alaska pollock
Saturated Fat 0.159g Monkfish
Monounsaturated Fat 0.134g Alaska pollock
Polyunsaturated fat 0.583g Alaska pollock
Tryptophan 0.263mg 0.208mg Alaska pollock
Threonine 1.029mg 0.814mg Alaska pollock
Isoleucine 1.082mg 0.855mg Alaska pollock
Leucine 1.908mg 1.509mg Alaska pollock
Lysine 2.157mg 1.705mg Alaska pollock
Methionine 0.696mg 0.549mg Alaska pollock
Phenylalanine 0.917mg 0.725mg Alaska pollock
Valine 1.21mg 0.956mg Alaska pollock
Histidine 0.691mg 0.547mg Alaska pollock
Omega-3 - EPA 0.086g Alaska pollock
Omega-3 - DHA 0.423g Alaska pollock
Omega-3 - DPA 0.027g Alaska pollock

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Alaska pollock Monkfish
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
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
61%
Alaska pollock
22%
Monkfish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
Alaska pollock
48%
Monkfish

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Monkfish
Monkfish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 54mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Monkfish
Monkfish is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Monkfish
Monkfish contains less Sodium (difference - 396mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Monkfish
Monkfish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.159g)
Which food is cheaper?
Monkfish
Monkfish is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Alaska pollock
Alaska pollock is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Alaska pollock
Alaska pollock is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)

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. Alaska pollock - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173681/nutrients
  2. Monkfish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171996/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.