Monkfish vs. Clam — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between monkfish and clam
- Monkfish has more vitamin B6; however, clam has more vitamin B12, copper, manganese, selenium, iron, vitamin B2, vitamin C, and zinc.
- Clam's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 4077% more.
- Monkfish has 3 times more vitamin B6 than clam. Monkfish has 0.277mg of vitamin B6, while clam has 0.11mg.
- Monkfish is lower in sodium.
- Clam has a higher glycemic index than monkfish.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Fish, monkfish, cooked, dry heat and Mollusks, clam, mixed species, cooked, moist 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 | +50% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +820% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +22.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +585.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1811.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +415.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +32% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +3125.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +36.8% |
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 B6Vitamin B6 | +151.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +2110% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1121.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +417.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +483.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +31.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +293.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +9408.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +262.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +23.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +37.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +280.6% |
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Fats
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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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.04µg | 98.89µg | 4077% |
| Copper | 0.036mg | 0.688mg | 72% |
| Sodium | 23mg | 1202mg | 51% |
| Manganese | 0.031mg | 1mg | 42% |
| Selenium | 46.8µg | 64µg | 31% |
| Iron | 0.41mg | 2.81mg | 30% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.073mg | 0.426mg | 27% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 22.1mg | 23% |
| Zinc | 0.53mg | 2.73mg | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 14µg | 171µg | 17% |
| Protein | 18.56g | 25.55g | 14% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.277mg | 0.11mg | 13% |
| Cholesterol | 32mg | 67mg | 12% |
| Phosphorus | 256mg | 338mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.173mg | 0.68mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.029mg | 0.15mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 10mg | 92mg | 8% |
| Folate | 8µg | 29µg | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.558mg | 3.354mg | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.552g | 4% | |
| Calories | 97kcal | 148kcal | 3% |
| Potassium | 513mg | 628mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 27mg | 18mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 0g | 5.13g | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.188g | 1% | |
| Fats | 1.95g | 1.95g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 5.13g | N/A |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.172g | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.208mg | 0.286mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.814mg | 1.099mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.855mg | 1.112mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.509mg | 1.798mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.705mg | 1.909mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.549mg | 0.576mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.725mg | 0.915mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.956mg | 1.116mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.547mg | 0.49mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.138g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.146g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.104g | N/A |
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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%
983%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
129%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Monkfish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 35mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Monkfish contains less Sodium (difference - 1179mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Monkfish is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.188g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Monkfish is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Clam is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Clam 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 cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)