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Chinook salmon vs. Monkfish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Chinook salmon and Monkfish

  • The amount of Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B5, Folate, and Iron in Chinook salmon is higher than in Monkfish.
  • Chinook salmon covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 76% more than Monkfish.
  • Chinook salmon contains 11 times more Vitamin A RAE than Monkfish. While Chinook salmon contains 149µg of Vitamin A RAE, Monkfish contains only 14µg.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Monkfish is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fish, salmon, chinook, 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 +122%
Contains more Magnesium +351.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +44.9%
Contains more Copper +47.2%
Contains less Sodium -61.7%
Contains more Manganese +63.2%
Equal in Potassium - 513
Equal in Zinc - 0.53
Equal in Selenium - 46.8
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 35% 88% 159% 45% 8% 16% 18% 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 +122%
Contains more Magnesium +351.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +44.9%
Contains more Copper +47.2%
Contains less Sodium -61.7%
Contains more Manganese +63.2%
Equal in Potassium - 513
Equal in Zinc - 0.53
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 +978.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +310%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +51.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +111%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +292.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +66.8%
Contains more Folate +337.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +176%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 30% 0% 0% 14% 11% 36% 189% 52% 107% 27% 359% 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 +978.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +310%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +51.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +111%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +292.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +66.8%
Contains more Folate +337.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +176%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +38.6%
Contains more Fats +586.2%
Contains more Water +19.7%
Equal in Other - 0.98
26% 13% 66%
Protein: 25.72 g
Fats: 13.38 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 65.6 g
Other: 0 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 +38.6%
Contains more Fats +586.2%
Contains more Water +19.7%
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.
Chinook salmon Monkfish
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chinook salmon Monkfish Opinion
Protein 25.72g 18.56g Chinook salmon
Fats 13.38g 1.95g Chinook salmon
Calories 231kcal 97kcal Chinook salmon
Calcium 28mg 10mg Chinook salmon
Iron 0.91mg 0.41mg Chinook salmon
Magnesium 122mg 27mg Chinook salmon
Phosphorus 371mg 256mg Chinook salmon
Potassium 505mg 513mg Monkfish
Sodium 60mg 23mg Monkfish
Zinc 0.56mg 0.53mg Chinook salmon
Copper 0.053mg 0.036mg Chinook salmon
Manganese 0.019mg 0.031mg Monkfish
Selenium 46.8µg 46.8µg
Vitamin A 496IU 46IU Chinook salmon
Vitamin A RAE 149µg 14µg Chinook salmon
Vitamin C 4.1mg 1mg Chinook salmon
Vitamin B1 0.044mg 0.029mg Chinook salmon
Vitamin B2 0.154mg 0.073mg Chinook salmon
Vitamin B3 10.045mg 2.558mg Chinook salmon
Vitamin B5 0.865mg 0.173mg Chinook salmon
Vitamin B6 0.462mg 0.277mg Chinook salmon
Folate 35µg 8µg Chinook salmon
Vitamin B12 2.87µg 1.04µg Chinook salmon
Tryptophan 0.288mg 0.208mg Chinook salmon
Threonine 1.127mg 0.814mg Chinook salmon
Isoleucine 1.185mg 0.855mg Chinook salmon
Leucine 2.09mg 1.509mg Chinook salmon
Lysine 2.362mg 1.705mg Chinook salmon
Methionine 0.761mg 0.549mg Chinook salmon
Phenylalanine 1.004mg 0.725mg Chinook salmon
Valine 1.325mg 0.956mg Chinook salmon
Histidine 0.757mg 0.547mg Chinook salmon
Cholesterol 85mg 32mg Monkfish
Saturated Fat 3.214g Monkfish
Omega-3 - DHA 0.727g Chinook salmon
Omega-3 - EPA 1.01g Chinook salmon
Omega-3 - DPA 0.296g Chinook salmon
Monounsaturated Fat 5.742g Chinook salmon
Polyunsaturated fat 2.662g Chinook salmon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Chinook salmon 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
68%
Chinook salmon
24%
Monkfish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Chinook salmon
48%
Monkfish

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Monkfish
Monkfish contains less Sodium (difference - 37mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Monkfish
Monkfish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 53mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Monkfish
Monkfish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.214g)
Which food is cheaper?
Monkfish
Monkfish is cheaper (difference - $15)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon 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)

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. Chinook salmon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171999/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.