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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.
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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 58% 22% 38% 21% 20% 16% 114% 55% 2.3% 241%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +19.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +72.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +200%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +620%
Contains more IronIron +36.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +66.7%
~equal in Zinc ~0.57mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~267mg
~equal in Selenium ~44.1µg

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 3.3% 2.8% 0% 0% 7.3% 17% 48% 10% 64% 130% 0% 6% 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 0% 3.1% 5.6% 39% 14% 51% 74% 26% 76% 458% 0.25% 2.3% 50%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +10.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +86.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +205.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +54.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +149.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +18.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +251.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
19% 2% 79%
Protein: 18.56 g
Fats: 1.95 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 78.51 g
Other: 0.98 g
23% 74% 2%
Protein: 23.48 g
Fats: 1.18 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.65 g
Other: 1.69 g
Contains more FatsFats +65.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +26.5%
Contains more OtherOther +72.4%
~equal in Carbs ~0g
~equal in Water ~73.65g

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 Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium 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
Calories 97kcal 111kcal Alaska pollock
Protein 18.56g 23.48g Alaska pollock
Fats 1.95g 1.18g Monkfish
Vitamin C 1mg 0mg Monkfish
Cholesterol 32mg 86mg Monkfish
Vitamin D 51IU Alaska pollock
Magnesium 27mg 81mg Alaska pollock
Calcium 10mg 72mg Alaska pollock
Potassium 513mg 430mg Monkfish
Iron 0.41mg 0.56mg Alaska pollock
Copper 0.036mg 0.06mg Alaska pollock
Zinc 0.53mg 0.57mg Alaska pollock
Phosphorus 256mg 267mg Alaska pollock
Sodium 23mg 419mg Monkfish
Vitamin A 46IU 51IU Alaska pollock
Vitamin A 14µg 17µg Alaska pollock
Vitamin E 0.28mg Alaska pollock
Vitamin D 1.3µg Alaska pollock
Manganese 0.031mg 0.018mg Monkfish
Selenium 46.8µg 44.1µg 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
Vitamin B12 1.04µg 3.66µg Alaska pollock
Vitamin K 0.1µg Alaska pollock
Folate 8µg 3µg Monkfish
Choline 91.6mg Alaska pollock
Saturated Fat 0.159g Monkfish
Monounsaturated Fat 0.134g Alaska pollock
Polyunsaturated fat 0.583g 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
Omega-3 - EPA 0.086g Alaska pollock
Omega-3 - DHA 0.423g Alaska pollock
Omega-3 - DPA 0.027g Alaska pollock

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Monkfish Alaska pollock
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
22%
Monkfish
61%
Alaska pollock
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Monkfish
59%
Alaska pollock

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Monkfish
Monkfish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 54mg)
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 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.