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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 69% 4.5% 35% 59% 31% 26% 119% 11% 2.6% 281%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 3% 45% 15% 12% 14% 110% 3% 4% 255%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +259.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +50%
Contains more IronIron +282.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +161.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +77.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +27.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -72.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +55%
~equal in Phosphorus ~256mg
~equal in Selenium ~46.8µg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 1.3% 11% 0% 0% 40% 95% 128% 59% 106% 2375% 0% 1.5% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 3.3% 2.8% 0% 0% 7.3% 17% 48% 10% 64% 130% 0% 6% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +291.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +448.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +464.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +167.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +472.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +66.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1726.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +150%
Contains more FolateFolate +300%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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 ProteinProtein +28.5%
Contains more FatsFats +813.3%
Contains more OtherOther +417.3%
Contains more WaterWater +47.4%
~equal in Carbs ~0g

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 Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium 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
Calories 262kcal 97kcal Mackerel
Protein 23.85g 18.56g Mackerel
Fats 17.81g 1.95g Mackerel
Vitamin C 0.4mg 1mg Monkfish
Cholesterol 75mg 32mg Monkfish
Magnesium 97mg 27mg Mackerel
Calcium 15mg 10mg Mackerel
Potassium 401mg 513mg Monkfish
Iron 1.57mg 0.41mg Mackerel
Copper 0.094mg 0.036mg Mackerel
Zinc 0.94mg 0.53mg Mackerel
Phosphorus 278mg 256mg Mackerel
Sodium 83mg 23mg Monkfish
Vitamin A 180IU 46IU Mackerel
Vitamin A 54µg 14µg Mackerel
Manganese 0.02mg 0.031mg Monkfish
Selenium 51.6µg 46.8µg Mackerel
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
Vitamin B12 19µg 1.04µg Mackerel
Folate 2µg 8µg Monkfish
Saturated Fat 4.176g Monkfish
Monounsaturated Fat 7.006g Mackerel
Polyunsaturated fat 4.3g 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
Omega-3 - EPA 0.504g Mackerel
Omega-3 - DHA 0.699g Mackerel
Omega-3 - DPA 0.106g Mackerel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mackerel Monkfish
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
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
217%
Mackerel
22%
Monkfish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
Mackerel
48%
Monkfish

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Monkfish
Monkfish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 43mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Monkfish
Monkfish contains less Sodium (difference - 60mg)
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.