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Milkfish vs. Monkfish raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Milkfish and Monkfish raw?

  • Milkfish is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B5, Zinc, and Calcium, yet Monkfish raw is richer in Selenium.
  • Milkfish's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 99% higher.
  • Milkfish has 8 times more Calcium than Monkfish raw. Milkfish has 65mg of Calcium, while Monkfish raw has 8mg.
  • Monkfish raw contains less Cholesterol.

We used Fish, milkfish, cooked, dry heat and Fish, monkfish, raw types in this comparison.

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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 27% 20% 33% 15% 15% 29% 89% 12% 3.4% 88%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 15% 2.4% 35% 12% 9.3% 11% 86% 2.3% 3.1% 199%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +81%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +712.5%
Contains more IronIron +28.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +57.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +156.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -80.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +125.3%
~equal in Potassium ~400mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~200mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.024mg

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 0% 6.5% 0% 0% 4% 16% 155% 52% 113% 409% 0% 14% 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% 2.4% 0% 0% 6.3% 14% 39% 9% 55% 113% 0% 5.3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +172.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +15%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +293.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +476.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +103.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +263.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +157.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +56.3%
~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
26% 9% 63% 2%
Protein: 26.32 g
Fats: 8.63 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 62.63 g
Other: 2.42 g
14% 83%
Protein: 14.48 g
Fats: 1.52 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 83.24 g
Other: 0.76 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +81.8%
Contains more FatsFats +467.8%
Contains more OtherOther +218.4%
Contains more WaterWater +32.9%
~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.
Milkfish Monkfish raw
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Milkfish Monkfish raw Opinion
Calories 190kcal 76kcal Milkfish
Protein 26.32g 14.48g Milkfish
Fats 8.63g 1.52g Milkfish
Vitamin C 0mg 1mg Monkfish raw
Cholesterol 67mg 25mg Monkfish raw
Magnesium 38mg 21mg Milkfish
Calcium 65mg 8mg Milkfish
Potassium 374mg 400mg Monkfish raw
Iron 0.41mg 0.32mg Milkfish
Copper 0.044mg 0.028mg Milkfish
Zinc 1.05mg 0.41mg Milkfish
Phosphorus 208mg 200mg Milkfish
Sodium 92mg 18mg Monkfish raw
Vitamin A 109IU 40IU Milkfish
Vitamin A 33µg 12µg Milkfish
Manganese 0.026mg 0.024mg Milkfish
Selenium 16.2µg 36.5µg Monkfish raw
Vitamin B1 0.016mg 0.025mg Monkfish raw
Vitamin B2 0.069mg 0.06mg Milkfish
Vitamin B3 8.256mg 2.1mg Milkfish
Vitamin B5 0.865mg 0.15mg Milkfish
Vitamin B6 0.488mg 0.24mg Milkfish
Vitamin B12 3.27µg 0.9µg Milkfish
Folate 18µg 7µg Milkfish
Saturated Fat 0.34g Milkfish
Monounsaturated Fat 0.24g Monkfish raw
Polyunsaturated fat 0.61g Monkfish raw
Tryptophan 0.295mg 0.162mg Milkfish
Threonine 1.154mg 0.635mg Milkfish
Isoleucine 1.213mg 0.667mg Milkfish
Leucine 2.139mg 1.177mg Milkfish
Lysine 2.417mg 1.33mg Milkfish
Methionine 0.779mg 0.429mg Milkfish
Phenylalanine 1.028mg 0.565mg Milkfish
Valine 1.356mg 0.746mg Milkfish
Histidine 0.775mg 0.426mg Milkfish

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Milkfish Monkfish raw
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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
59%
Milkfish
19%
Monkfish raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Milkfish
38%
Monkfish raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Monkfish raw
Monkfish raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 42mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Monkfish raw
Monkfish raw contains less Sodium (difference - 74mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Milkfish
Milkfish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.34g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Milkfish
Milkfish is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Milkfish
Milkfish 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)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Milkfish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171995/nutrients
  2. Monkfish raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173676/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.