Crayfish vs. Monkfish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are crayfish and monkfish different?
- Crayfish is higher in copper, vitamin B12, manganese, zinc, folate, and vitamin B5; however, monkfish is richer in selenium, vitamin B6, and potassium.
- Daily need coverage for copper for crayfish is 72% higher.
- Crayfish contains 17 times more manganese than monkfish. While crayfish contains 0.522mg of manganese, monkfish contains only 0.031mg.
- Monkfish has less cholesterol.
Crustaceans, crayfish, mixed species, wild, cooked, moist 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 | +22.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +500% |
| Contains more IronIron | +102.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1802.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +232.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1583.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +73.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -75.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +27.5% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +72.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +16.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +235.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +106.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +450% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +11.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +12.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +264.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more OtherOther | +171.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +10.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +62.5% |
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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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 0.685mg | 0.036mg | 72% |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.15µg | 1.04µg | 46% |
| Cholesterol | 133mg | 32mg | 34% |
| Manganese | 0.522mg | 0.031mg | 21% |
| Selenium | 36.7µg | 46.8µg | 18% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.076mg | 0.277mg | 15% |
| Choline | 80.9mg | 15% | |
| Zinc | 1.76mg | 0.53mg | 11% |
| Vitamin E | 1.5mg | 10% | |
| Folate | 44µg | 8µg | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.58mg | 0.173mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 296mg | 513mg | 6% |
| Iron | 0.83mg | 0.41mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 60mg | 10mg | 5% |
| Protein | 16.77g | 18.56g | 4% |
| Sodium | 94mg | 23mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.029mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.367g | 2% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.28mg | 2.558mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 270mg | 256mg | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.181g | 1% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.244g | 1% | |
| Calories | 82kcal | 97kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.085mg | 0.073mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 33mg | 27mg | 1% |
| Fats | 1.2g | 1.95g | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.9mg | 1mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 15µg | 14µg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.234mg | 0.208mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.676mg | 0.814mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.811mg | 0.855mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.329mg | 1.509mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.457mg | 1.705mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.472mg | 0.549mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.706mg | 0.725mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.786mg | 0.956mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.341mg | 0.547mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.119g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.047g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Monkfish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 101mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Monkfish is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Monkfish contains less Sodium (difference - 71mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Monkfish is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.181g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Crayfish is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Crayfish 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 cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)