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Butterfish vs. Monkfish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Butterfish and Monkfish

  • Monkfish contains less Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B6 than Butterfish.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Butterfish is 33% higher.
  • Monkfish has 5 times less Vitamin B1 than Butterfish. Butterfish has 0.146mg of Vitamin B1, while Monkfish has 0.029mg.
  • Monkfish is lower in Cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Fish, butterfish, 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 Calcium +180%
Contains more Iron +56.1%
Contains more Magnesium +18.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +20.3%
Contains more Zinc +86.8%
Contains more Copper +91.7%
Contains less Sodium -79.8%
Contains more Manganese +63.2%
Equal in Potassium - 513
Equal in Selenium - 46.8
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 24% 23% 132% 43% 15% 27% 24% 3% 256%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 16% 20% 110% 46% 3% 15% 12% 5% 256%
Contains more Calcium +180%
Contains more Iron +56.1%
Contains more Magnesium +18.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +20.3%
Contains more Zinc +86.8%
Contains more Copper +91.7%
Contains less Sodium -79.8%
Contains more Manganese +63.2%
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 +137%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +403.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +163%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +125.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +24.9%
Contains more Folate +112.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +76%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 0% 0% 0% 37% 45% 109% 52% 80% 13% 229% 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 +137%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +403.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +163%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +125.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +24.9%
Contains more Folate +112.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +76%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +19.3%
Contains more Fats +427.2%
Contains more Water +17.5%
Contains more Other +32.4%
22% 10% 67%
Protein: 22.15 g
Fats: 10.28 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 66.83 g
Other: 0.74 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 +19.3%
Contains more Fats +427.2%
Contains more Water +17.5%
Contains more Other +32.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Butterfish Monkfish Opinion
Protein 22.15g 18.56g Butterfish
Fats 10.28g 1.95g Butterfish
Calories 187kcal 97kcal Butterfish
Calcium 28mg 10mg Butterfish
Iron 0.64mg 0.41mg Butterfish
Magnesium 32mg 27mg Butterfish
Phosphorus 308mg 256mg Butterfish
Potassium 481mg 513mg Monkfish
Sodium 114mg 23mg Monkfish
Zinc 0.99mg 0.53mg Butterfish
Copper 0.069mg 0.036mg Butterfish
Manganese 0.019mg 0.031mg Monkfish
Selenium 46.8µg 46.8µg
Vitamin A 109IU 46IU Butterfish
Vitamin A RAE 33µg 14µg Butterfish
Vitamin C 0mg 1mg Monkfish
Vitamin B1 0.146mg 0.029mg Butterfish
Vitamin B2 0.192mg 0.073mg Butterfish
Vitamin B3 5.769mg 2.558mg Butterfish
Vitamin B5 0.865mg 0.173mg Butterfish
Vitamin B6 0.346mg 0.277mg Butterfish
Folate 17µg 8µg Butterfish
Vitamin B12 1.83µg 1.04µg Butterfish
Tryptophan 0.248mg 0.208mg Butterfish
Threonine 0.971mg 0.814mg Butterfish
Isoleucine 1.021mg 0.855mg Butterfish
Leucine 1.801mg 1.509mg Butterfish
Lysine 2.035mg 1.705mg Butterfish
Methionine 0.656mg 0.549mg Butterfish
Phenylalanine 0.865mg 0.725mg Butterfish
Valine 1.141mg 0.956mg Butterfish
Histidine 0.652mg 0.547mg Butterfish
Cholesterol 83mg 32mg Monkfish

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Butterfish 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
47%
Butterfish
24%
Monkfish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Butterfish
48%
Monkfish

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Monkfish
Monkfish contains less Sodium (difference - 91mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Monkfish
Monkfish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 51mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Butterfish
Butterfish is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Butterfish
Butterfish is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food contains less Saturated Fat?
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The foods are relatively equal in Saturated Fat ( 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. Butterfish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174231/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.