Cod vs. Monkfish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Cod and Monkfish different?
- Monkfish has more Phosphorus, Selenium, and Potassium than Cod.
- Daily need coverage for Phosphorus from Monkfish is 17% higher.
- Cod contains 2 times more Cholesterol than Monkfish. While Cod contains 55mg of Cholesterol, Monkfish contains only 32mg.
Fish, cod, Atlantic, cooked, dry heat 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +55.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +40% |
| Contains more IronIron | +19.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +110.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +85.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -70.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +55% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +24.5% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +203.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +23% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +126.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +151.3% |
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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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 105kcal | 97kcal |
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| Protein | 22.83g | 18.56g |
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| Fats | 0.86g | 1.95g |
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| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1mg | |
| Cholesterol | 55mg | 32mg |
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| Vitamin D | 46IU |
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| Magnesium | 42mg | 27mg |
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| Calcium | 14mg | 10mg |
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| Potassium | 244mg | 513mg |
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| Iron | 0.49mg | 0.41mg |
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| Copper | 0.036mg | 0.036mg | |
| Zinc | 0.58mg | 0.53mg |
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| Phosphorus | 138mg | 256mg |
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| Sodium | 78mg | 23mg |
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| Vitamin A | 47IU | 46IU |
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| Vitamin A | 14µg | 14µg | |
| Vitamin E | 0.81mg |
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| Vitamin D | 1.2µg |
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| Manganese | 0.02mg | 0.031mg |
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| Selenium | 37.6µg | 46.8µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.088mg | 0.029mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.079mg | 0.073mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 2.513mg | 2.558mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.18mg | 0.173mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.283mg | 0.277mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.05µg | 1.04µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.1µg |
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| Folate | 8µg | 8µg | |
| Choline | 83.7mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.168g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.124g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.292g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.256mg | 0.208mg |
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| Threonine | 1.001mg | 0.814mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.052mg | 0.855mg |
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| Leucine | 1.856mg | 1.509mg |
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| Lysine | 2.097mg | 1.705mg |
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| Methionine | 0.676mg | 0.549mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.891mg | 0.725mg |
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| Valine | 1.176mg | 0.956mg |
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| Histidine | 0.672mg | 0.547mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.004g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.154g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.013g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
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| Low Carbs diet | Equal | |
| 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
31%
22%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
48%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Monkfish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Monkfish is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Monkfish contains less Sodium (difference - 55mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Monkfish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.168g)
Which food is cheaper?
Monkfish is cheaper (difference - $1.3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cod is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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.