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Mackerel vs. Monkfish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Mackerel and Monkfish

  • The amount of Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Magnesium, Vitamin B5, Iron, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, and Selenium in Mackerel is higher than in Monkfish.
  • Mackerel covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 748% more than Monkfish.
  • Monkfish has 6 times less Vitamin B5 than Mackerel. Mackerel has 0.99mg of Vitamin B5, while Monkfish has 0.173mg.
  • Monkfish contains less Cholesterol.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, 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 +50%
Contains more Iron +282.9%
Contains more Magnesium +259.3%
Contains more Zinc +77.4%
Contains more Copper +161.1%
Contains more Selenium +10.3%
Contains more Potassium +27.9%
Contains less Sodium -72.3%
Contains more Manganese +55%
Equal in Phosphorus - 256
Equal in Selenium - 46.8
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 59% 70% 120% 36% 11% 26% 32% 3% 282%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 16% 20% 110% 46% 3% 15% 12% 5% 256%
Contains more Calcium +50%
Contains more Iron +282.9%
Contains more Magnesium +259.3%
Contains more Zinc +77.4%
Contains more Copper +161.1%
Contains more Selenium +10.3%
Contains more Potassium +27.9%
Contains less Sodium -72.3%
Contains more Manganese +55%
Equal in Phosphorus - 256
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 +291.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +448.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +464.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +167.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +472.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +66.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1726.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +150%
Contains more Folate +300%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 11% 0% 0% 2% 40% 96% 129% 60% 107% 2% 2375% 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 +291.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +448.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +464.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +167.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +472.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +66.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1726.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +150%
Contains more Folate +300%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +28.5%
Contains more Fats +813.3%
Contains more Other +417.3%
Contains more Water +47.4%
24% 18% 53% 5%
Protein: 23.85 g
Fats: 17.81 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.27 g
Other: 5.07 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 +28.5%
Contains more Fats +813.3%
Contains more Other +417.3%
Contains more Water +47.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Mackerel 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 Mackerel Monkfish Opinion
Protein 23.85g 18.56g Mackerel
Fats 17.81g 1.95g Mackerel
Calories 262kcal 97kcal Mackerel
Calcium 15mg 10mg Mackerel
Iron 1.57mg 0.41mg Mackerel
Magnesium 97mg 27mg Mackerel
Phosphorus 278mg 256mg Mackerel
Potassium 401mg 513mg Monkfish
Sodium 83mg 23mg Monkfish
Zinc 0.94mg 0.53mg Mackerel
Copper 0.094mg 0.036mg Mackerel
Manganese 0.02mg 0.031mg Monkfish
Selenium 51.6µg 46.8µg Mackerel
Vitamin A 180IU 46IU Mackerel
Vitamin A RAE 54µg 14µg Mackerel
Vitamin C 0.4mg 1mg Monkfish
Vitamin B1 0.159mg 0.029mg Mackerel
Vitamin B2 0.412mg 0.073mg Mackerel
Vitamin B3 6.85mg 2.558mg Mackerel
Vitamin B5 0.99mg 0.173mg Mackerel
Vitamin B6 0.46mg 0.277mg Mackerel
Folate 2µg 8µg Monkfish
Vitamin B12 19µg 1.04µg Mackerel
Tryptophan 0.267mg 0.208mg Mackerel
Threonine 1.045mg 0.814mg Mackerel
Isoleucine 1.099mg 0.855mg Mackerel
Leucine 1.938mg 1.509mg Mackerel
Lysine 2.19mg 1.705mg Mackerel
Methionine 0.706mg 0.549mg Mackerel
Phenylalanine 0.931mg 0.725mg Mackerel
Valine 1.228mg 0.956mg Mackerel
Histidine 0.702mg 0.547mg Mackerel
Cholesterol 75mg 32mg Monkfish
Saturated Fat 4.176g Monkfish
Omega-3 - DHA 0.699g Mackerel
Omega-3 - EPA 0.504g Mackerel
Omega-3 - DPA 0.106g Mackerel
Monounsaturated Fat 7.006g Mackerel
Polyunsaturated fat 4.3g Mackerel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Mackerel 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
235%
Mackerel
24%
Monkfish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
Mackerel
48%
Monkfish

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Monkfish
Monkfish contains less Sodium (difference - 60mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Monkfish
Monkfish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 43mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Monkfish
Monkfish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.176g)
Which food is cheaper?
Monkfish
Monkfish is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mackerel
Mackerel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mackerel
Mackerel 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. Mackerel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175120/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.