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Bluefish vs. Monkfish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Bluefish and Monkfish

  • Monkfish has less Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Bluefish's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 216% more.
  • Bluefish has 10 times more Vitamin A RAE than Monkfish. Bluefish has 138µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Monkfish has 14µg.
  • Monkfish is lower in Cholesterol.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Fish, bluefish, cooked, dry heat 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.
Contains more Iron +51.2%
Contains more Magnesium +55.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +13.7%
Contains more Zinc +96.2%
Contains more Copper +88.9%
Contains more Calcium +11.1%
Contains less Sodium -70.1%
Contains more Manganese +14.8%
Equal in Potassium - 513
Equal in Selenium - 46.8
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 24% 30% 125% 43% 11% 29% 23% 4% 256%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 16% 20% 110% 46% 3% 15% 12% 5% 256%
Contains more Iron +51.2%
Contains more Magnesium +55.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +13.7%
Contains more Zinc +96.2%
Contains more Copper +88.9%
Contains more Calcium +11.1%
Contains less Sodium -70.1%
Contains more Manganese +14.8%
Equal in Potassium - 513
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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Contains more Vitamin A +897.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +131%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +32.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +183.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +452%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +67.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +498.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +300%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 28% 0% 0% 0% 17% 23% 136% 58% 108% 2% 778% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 0% 0% 4% 8% 17% 48% 11% 64% 6% 130% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +897.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +131%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +32.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +183.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +452%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +67.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +498.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +300%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +38.4%
Contains more Fats +179%
Contains more Other +535.7%
Contains more Water +25.3%
26% 5% 63% 6%
Protein: 25.69 g
Fats: 5.44 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 62.64 g
Other: 6.23 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 Protein +38.4%
Contains more Fats +179%
Contains more Other +535.7%
Contains more Water +25.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bluefish Monkfish Opinion
Protein 25.69g 18.56g Bluefish
Fats 5.44g 1.95g Bluefish
Calories 159kcal 97kcal Bluefish
Calcium 9mg 10mg Monkfish
Iron 0.62mg 0.41mg Bluefish
Magnesium 42mg 27mg Bluefish
Phosphorus 291mg 256mg Bluefish
Potassium 477mg 513mg Monkfish
Sodium 77mg 23mg Monkfish
Zinc 1.04mg 0.53mg Bluefish
Copper 0.068mg 0.036mg Bluefish
Manganese 0.027mg 0.031mg Monkfish
Selenium 46.8µg 46.8µg
Vitamin A 459IU 46IU Bluefish
Vitamin A RAE 138µg 14µg Bluefish
Vitamin C 0mg 1mg Monkfish
Vitamin B1 0.067mg 0.029mg Bluefish
Vitamin B2 0.097mg 0.073mg Bluefish
Vitamin B3 7.247mg 2.558mg Bluefish
Vitamin B5 0.955mg 0.173mg Bluefish
Vitamin B6 0.464mg 0.277mg Bluefish
Folate 2µg 8µg Monkfish
Vitamin B12 6.22µg 1.04µg Bluefish
Tryptophan 0.288mg 0.208mg Bluefish
Threonine 1.126mg 0.814mg Bluefish
Isoleucine 1.184mg 0.855mg Bluefish
Leucine 2.088mg 1.509mg Bluefish
Lysine 2.36mg 1.705mg Bluefish
Methionine 0.76mg 0.549mg Bluefish
Phenylalanine 1.003mg 0.725mg Bluefish
Valine 1.324mg 0.956mg Bluefish
Histidine 0.756mg 0.547mg Bluefish
Cholesterol 76mg 32mg Monkfish
Saturated Fat 1.172g Monkfish
Omega-3 - DHA 0.665g Bluefish
Omega-3 - EPA 0.323g Bluefish
Omega-3 - DPA 0.079g Bluefish
Monounsaturated Fat 2.297g Bluefish
Polyunsaturated fat 1.358g Bluefish

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Bluefish Monkfish
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Calories diet ok
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
95%
Bluefish
24%
Monkfish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Bluefish
48%
Monkfish

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Monkfish
Monkfish contains less Sodium (difference - 54mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Monkfish
Monkfish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 44mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Monkfish
Monkfish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.172g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Bluefish
Bluefish is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Bluefish
Bluefish is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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. Bluefish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174229/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.