Catfish vs. Monkfish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Catfish and Monkfish different?
- Catfish is richer in Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B5, while Monkfish is higher in Selenium, and Vitamin B6.
- Catfish covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 72% more than Monkfish.
- Catfish contains 5 times more Sodium than Monkfish. Catfish contains 119mg of Sodium, while Monkfish contains 23mg.
Fish, catfish, channel, farmed, cooked, dry 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
+11.1%
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Iron
+46.4%
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Magnesium
+17.4%
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Potassium
+40.2%
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Sodium
-80.7%
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Manganese
+72.2%
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Selenium
+372.7%
Equal in Phosphorus - 256
Equal in Zinc - 0.53
Equal in Copper - 0.036
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Calcium
+11.1%
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Iron
+46.4%
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Magnesium
+17.4%
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Potassium
+40.2%
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Sodium
-80.7%
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Manganese
+72.2%
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Selenium
+372.7%
Equal in Phosphorus - 256
Equal in Zinc - 0.53
Equal in Copper - 0.036
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 B2
+37%
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Vitamin B5
+368.8%
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Folate
+50%
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Vitamin B12
+167.3%
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Vitamin A
+2200%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+20.8%
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Vitamin B6
+56.5%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 2.558
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Vitamin B2
+37%
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Vitamin B5
+368.8%
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Folate
+50%
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Vitamin B12
+167.3%
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Vitamin A
+2200%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+20.8%
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Vitamin B6
+56.5%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 2.558
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Fats
+268.7%
Equal in Protein - 18.56
Equal in Water - 78.51
Equal in Other - 0.98
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Fats
+268.7%
Equal in Protein - 18.56
Equal in Water - 78.51
Equal in Other - 0.98
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 |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Protein | 18.44g | 18.56g |
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| Fats | 7.19g | 1.95g |
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| Calories | 144kcal | 97kcal |
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| Calcium | 9mg | 10mg |
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| Iron | 0.28mg | 0.41mg |
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| Magnesium | 23mg | 27mg |
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| Phosphorus | 247mg | 256mg |
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| Potassium | 366mg | 513mg |
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| Sodium | 119mg | 23mg |
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| Zinc | 0.58mg | 0.53mg |
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| Copper | 0.039mg | 0.036mg |
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| Manganese | 0.018mg | 0.031mg |
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| Selenium | 9.9µg | 46.8µg |
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| Vitamin A | 2IU | 46IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 1µg | 14µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.97mg |
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| Vitamin D | 10IU |
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| Vitamin D | 0.3µg |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 1mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.024mg | 0.029mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.1mg | 0.073mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 2.548mg | 2.558mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.811mg | 0.173mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.177mg | 0.277mg |
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| Folate | 12µg | 8µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.78µg | 1.04µg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.5µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.22mg | 0.208mg |
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| Threonine | 0.833mg | 0.814mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.82mg | 0.855mg |
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| Leucine | 1.396mg | 1.509mg |
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| Lysine | 1.677mg | 1.705mg |
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| Methionine | 0.539mg | 0.549mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.735mg | 0.725mg |
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| Valine | 0.894mg | 0.956mg |
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| Histidine | 0.404mg | 0.547mg |
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| Cholesterol | 66mg | 32mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.063g |
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| Saturated Fat | 1.586g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.069g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.02g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.018g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 3.115g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.354g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.049g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Carbs diet | Equal | |
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| 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
46%
24%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
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 - 96mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Monkfish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 34mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Monkfish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.586g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Monkfish is relatively richer in minerals
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 ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.