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Monkfish vs. Alaska pollock — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Monkfish and Alaska pollock

  • The amount of Vitamin B12, Magnesium, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Calcium, and Vitamin B5 in Alaska pollock is higher than in Monkfish.
  • Alaska pollock covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 109% more than Monkfish.
  • Monkfish contains less Cholesterol.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fish, monkfish, cooked, dry heat and Fish, pollock, Alaska, cooked, dry heat (may have been previously frozen).

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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.
Monkfish
Monkfish
4
:
6
Alaska pollock
Alaska pollock
Contains more Potassium +19.3%
Contains less Sodium -94.5%
Contains more Manganese +72.2%
Contains more Calcium +620%
Contains more Iron +36.6%
Contains more Magnesium +200%
Contains more Copper +66.7%
Equal in Phosphorus - 267
Equal in Zinc - 0.57
Equal in Selenium - 44.1
Monkfish
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 16% 20% 110% 46% 3% 15% 12% 5% 256%
Alaska pollock
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 22% 58% 115% 38% 55% 16% 20% 3% 241%
Contains more Potassium +19.3%
Contains less Sodium -94.5%
Contains more Manganese +72.2%
Contains more Calcium +620%
Contains more Iron +36.6%
Contains more Magnesium +200%
Contains more Copper +66.7%
Equal in Phosphorus - 267
Equal in Zinc - 0.57
Equal in Selenium - 44.1

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.
Monkfish
Monkfish
2
:
10
Alaska pollock
Alaska pollock
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +10.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +86.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +205.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +54.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +149.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +18.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +251.9%
Monkfish
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%
Alaska pollock
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 6% 39% 0% 14% 52% 75% 26% 76% 3% 458% 1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +10.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +86.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +205.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +54.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +149.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +18.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +251.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Monkfish
Monkfish
2
:
2
Alaska pollock
Alaska pollock
Contains more Fats +65.3%
Contains more Protein +26.5%
Contains more Other +72.4%
Equal in Water - 73.65
Monkfish
19% 2% 79%
Protein: 18.56 g
Fats: 1.95 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 78.51 g
Other: 0.98 g
Alaska pollock
23% 74% 2%
Protein: 23.48 g
Fats: 1.18 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.65 g
Other: 1.69 g
Contains more Fats +65.3%
Contains more Protein +26.5%
Contains more Other +72.4%
Equal in Water - 73.65

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Monkfish Alaska pollock
Lower in Sugar ok
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 Glycemic Index Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Monkfish Alaska pollock Opinion
Protein 18.56g 23.48g Alaska pollock
Fats 1.95g 1.18g Monkfish
Calories 97kcal 111kcal Alaska pollock
Calcium 10mg 72mg Alaska pollock
Iron 0.41mg 0.56mg Alaska pollock
Magnesium 27mg 81mg Alaska pollock
Phosphorus 256mg 267mg Alaska pollock
Potassium 513mg 430mg Monkfish
Sodium 23mg 419mg Monkfish
Zinc 0.53mg 0.57mg Alaska pollock
Copper 0.036mg 0.06mg Alaska pollock
Manganese 0.031mg 0.018mg Monkfish
Selenium 46.8µg 44.1µg Monkfish
Vitamin A 46IU 51IU Alaska pollock
Vitamin A RAE 14µg 17µg Alaska pollock
Vitamin E 0.28mg Alaska pollock
Vitamin D 51IU Alaska pollock
Vitamin D 1.3µg Alaska pollock
Vitamin C 1mg 0mg Monkfish
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.054mg Alaska pollock
Vitamin B2 0.073mg 0.223mg Alaska pollock
Vitamin B3 2.558mg 3.949mg Alaska pollock
Vitamin B5 0.173mg 0.432mg Alaska pollock
Vitamin B6 0.277mg 0.329mg Alaska pollock
Folate 8µg 3µg Monkfish
Vitamin B12 1.04µg 3.66µg Alaska pollock
Vitamin K 0.1µg Alaska pollock
Tryptophan 0.208mg 0.263mg Alaska pollock
Threonine 0.814mg 1.029mg Alaska pollock
Isoleucine 0.855mg 1.082mg Alaska pollock
Leucine 1.509mg 1.908mg Alaska pollock
Lysine 1.705mg 2.157mg Alaska pollock
Methionine 0.549mg 0.696mg Alaska pollock
Phenylalanine 0.725mg 0.917mg Alaska pollock
Valine 0.956mg 1.21mg Alaska pollock
Histidine 0.547mg 0.691mg Alaska pollock
Cholesterol 32mg 86mg Monkfish
Saturated Fat 0.159g Monkfish
Omega-3 - DHA 0.423g Alaska pollock
Omega-3 - EPA 0.086g Alaska pollock
Omega-3 - DPA 0.027g Alaska pollock
Monounsaturated Fat 0.134g Alaska pollock
Polyunsaturated fat 0.583g Alaska pollock

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Monkfish Alaska pollock
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
24%
Monkfish
62%
Alaska pollock
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Monkfish
59%
Alaska pollock

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Monkfish
Monkfish is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Monkfish
Monkfish contains less Sodium (difference - 396mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Monkfish
Monkfish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 54mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Monkfish
Monkfish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.159g)
Which food is cheaper?
Monkfish
Monkfish is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Alaska pollock
Alaska pollock is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Alaska pollock
Alaska pollock is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Monkfish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171996/nutrients
  2. Alaska pollock - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173681/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.