Herring vs. Monkfish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between herring and monkfish
- The amount of vitamin B12, vitamin B2, iron, vitamin B5, vitamin B3, copper, vitamin B1, zinc, and phosphorus in herring is higher than in monkfish.
- Herring covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 504% more than monkfish.
- Herring contains 4 times more vitamin B5 than monkfish. While herring contains 0.74mg of vitamin B5, monkfish contains only 0.173mg.
- The amount of cholesterol in monkfish is lower.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fish, herring, 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +51.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +640% |
| Contains more IronIron | +243.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +227.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +139.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +18.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +29% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +22.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -80% |
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 AVitamin A | +157.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +286.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +309.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +61.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +327.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +25.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +1163.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +50% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +42.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +24.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +494.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +24.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +22.4% |
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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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 13.14µg | 1.04µg | 504% |
| Vitamin D | 5.4µg | 27% | |
| Vitamin D | 214IU | 27% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.735g | 18% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.299mg | 0.073mg | 17% |
| Choline | 83.3mg | 15% | |
| Fats | 11.59g | 1.95g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 77mg | 32mg | 15% |
| Iron | 1.41mg | 0.41mg | 13% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.79g | 12% | |
| Saturated fat | 2.615g | 12% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.74mg | 0.173mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.124mg | 2.558mg | 10% |
| Vitamin E | 1.37mg | 9% | |
| Protein | 23.03g | 18.56g | 9% |
| Copper | 0.118mg | 0.036mg | 9% |
| Phosphorus | 303mg | 256mg | 7% |
| Zinc | 1.27mg | 0.53mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.112mg | 0.029mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 74mg | 10mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.348mg | 0.277mg | 5% |
| Calories | 203kcal | 97kcal | 5% |
| Sodium | 115mg | 23mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 419mg | 513mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 41mg | 27mg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 36µg | 14µg | 2% |
| Folate | 12µg | 8µg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.7mg | 1mg | 0% |
| Selenium | 46.8µg | 46.8µg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.04mg | 0.031mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.258mg | 0.208mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.01mg | 0.814mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.061mg | 0.855mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.872mg | 1.509mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.115mg | 1.705mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.682mg | 0.549mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.899mg | 0.725mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.187mg | 0.956mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.678mg | 0.547mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.909g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 1.105g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.071g | 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 - 45mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Monkfish is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Monkfish contains less Sodium (difference - 92mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Monkfish is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.615g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Herring is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Herring 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 ($)