Atlantic Mackerel vs. Monkfish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Atlantic Mackerel and Monkfish different?
- Atlantic Mackerel is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Iron, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B1, Magnesium, and Vitamin B6, however, Monkfish is richer in Potassium.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Atlantic Mackerel is 320% higher.
- Atlantic Mackerel contains 6 times more Vitamin B1 than Monkfish. While Atlantic Mackerel contains 0.176mg of Vitamin B1, Monkfish contains only 0.029mg.
- Monkfish has less Cholesterol.
Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, raw and Fish, monkfish, cooked, dry heat are the varieties 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
+20%
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Iron
+297.6%
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Magnesium
+181.5%
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Zinc
+18.9%
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Copper
+102.8%
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Phosphorus
+18%
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Potassium
+63.4%
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Sodium
-74.4%
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Manganese
+106.7%
Equal in Selenium - 46.8
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Calcium
+20%
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Iron
+297.6%
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Magnesium
+181.5%
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Zinc
+18.9%
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Copper
+102.8%
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Phosphorus
+18%
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Potassium
+63.4%
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Sodium
-74.4%
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Manganese
+106.7%
Equal in Selenium - 46.8
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
+263%
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Vitamin B1
+506.9%
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Vitamin B2
+327.4%
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Vitamin B3
+255%
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Vitamin B5
+394.8%
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Vitamin B6
+44%
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Vitamin B12
+737.5%
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Vitamin C
+150%
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Folate
+700%
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Vitamin A
+263%
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Vitamin B1
+506.9%
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Vitamin B2
+327.4%
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Vitamin B3
+255%
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Vitamin B5
+394.8%
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Vitamin B6
+44%
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Vitamin B12
+737.5%
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Vitamin C
+150%
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Folate
+700%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Fats
+612.3%
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Other
+304.1%
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Water
+23.5%
Equal in Protein - 18.56
Protein:
18.6 g
Fats:
13.89 g
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0 g
Water:
63.55 g
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3.96 g
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18.56 g
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1.95 g
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0 g
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78.51 g
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0.98 g
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Fats
+612.3%
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+304.1%
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Water
+23.5%
Equal in Protein - 18.56
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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Protein | 18.6g | 18.56g |
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| Fats | 13.89g | 1.95g |
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| Calories | 205kcal | 97kcal |
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| Calcium | 12mg | 10mg |
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| Iron | 1.63mg | 0.41mg |
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| Magnesium | 76mg | 27mg |
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| Phosphorus | 217mg | 256mg |
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| Potassium | 314mg | 513mg |
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| Sodium | 90mg | 23mg |
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| Zinc | 0.63mg | 0.53mg |
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| Copper | 0.073mg | 0.036mg |
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| Manganese | 0.015mg | 0.031mg |
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| Selenium | 44.1µg | 46.8µg |
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| Vitamin A | 167IU | 46IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 50µg | 14µg |
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| Vitamin E | 1.52mg |
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| Vitamin D | 643IU |
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| Vitamin D | 16.1µg |
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| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 1mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.176mg | 0.029mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.312mg | 0.073mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 9.08mg | 2.558mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.856mg | 0.173mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.399mg | 0.277mg |
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| Folate | 1µg | 8µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 8.71µg | 1.04µg |
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| Vitamin K | 5µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.208mg | 0.208mg | |
| Threonine | 0.815mg | 0.814mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.857mg | 0.855mg |
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| Leucine | 1.512mg | 1.509mg |
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| Lysine | 1.708mg | 1.705mg |
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| Methionine | 0.551mg | 0.549mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.726mg | 0.725mg |
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| Valine | 0.958mg | 0.956mg |
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| Histidine | 0.548mg | 0.547mg |
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| Cholesterol | 70mg | 32mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 3.257g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 1.401g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.898g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.212g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 5.456g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.35g |
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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
171%
24%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
48%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Monkfish is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Monkfish contains less Sodium (difference - 67mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Monkfish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 38mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Monkfish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.257g)
Which food is cheaper?
Monkfish is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Atlantic Mackerel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Atlantic Mackerel is relatively richer in vitamins
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.