Monkfish vs. Cod — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Monkfish and Cod different?
- Monkfish has more Phosphorus, Selenium, and Potassium than Cod.
- Daily need coverage for Phosphorus from Monkfish is 17% higher.
- Monkfish contains 2 times more Potassium than Cod. While Monkfish contains 513mg of Potassium, Cod contains only 244mg.
- Monkfish has less Cholesterol.
Fish, monkfish, cooked, dry heat and Fish, cod, Atlantic, cooked, dry heat are the varieties used in this article.
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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.
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Phosphorus
+85.5%
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Potassium
+110.2%
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Sodium
-70.5%
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Manganese
+55%
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Selenium
+24.5%
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Calcium
+40%
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Iron
+19.5%
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Magnesium
+55.6%
Equal in Zinc - 0.58
Equal in Copper - 0.036
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Phosphorus
+85.5%
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Potassium
+110.2%
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Sodium
-70.5%
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Manganese
+55%
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Selenium
+24.5%
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Calcium
+40%
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Iron
+19.5%
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Magnesium
+55.6%
Equal in Zinc - 0.58
Equal in Copper - 0.036
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.
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Vitamin B1
+203.4%
Equal in Vitamin A - 47
Equal in Vitamin C - 1
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.079
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 2.513
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.18
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.283
Equal in Folate - 8
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 1.05
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Vitamin B1
+203.4%
Equal in Vitamin A - 47
Equal in Vitamin C - 1
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.079
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 2.513
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.18
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.283
Equal in Folate - 8
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 1.05
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Fats
+126.7%
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+151.3%
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Protein
+23%
Equal in Water - 75.92
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+126.7%
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+151.3%
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+23%
Equal in Water - 75.92
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Protein | 18.56g | 22.83g |
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| Fats | 1.95g | 0.86g |
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| Calories | 97kcal | 105kcal |
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| Calcium | 10mg | 14mg |
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| Iron | 0.41mg | 0.49mg |
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| Magnesium | 27mg | 42mg |
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| Phosphorus | 256mg | 138mg |
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| Potassium | 513mg | 244mg |
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| Sodium | 23mg | 78mg |
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| Zinc | 0.53mg | 0.58mg |
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| Copper | 0.036mg | 0.036mg | |
| Manganese | 0.031mg | 0.02mg |
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| Selenium | 46.8µg | 37.6µg |
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| Vitamin A | 46IU | 47IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 14µg | 14µg | |
| Vitamin E | 0.81mg |
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| Vitamin D | 46IU |
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| Vitamin D | 1.2µg |
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| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1mg | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.029mg | 0.088mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.073mg | 0.079mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 2.558mg | 2.513mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.173mg | 0.18mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.277mg | 0.283mg |
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| Folate | 8µg | 8µg | |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.04µg | 1.05µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.1µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.208mg | 0.256mg |
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| Threonine | 0.814mg | 1.001mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.855mg | 1.052mg |
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| Leucine | 1.509mg | 1.856mg |
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| Lysine | 1.705mg | 2.097mg |
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| Methionine | 0.549mg | 0.676mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.725mg | 0.891mg |
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| Valine | 0.956mg | 1.176mg |
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| Histidine | 0.547mg | 0.672mg |
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| Cholesterol | 32mg | 55mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.168g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.154g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.004g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.013g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.124g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.292g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Carbs diet | Equal | |
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| 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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38%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Monkfish is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Monkfish contains less Sodium (difference - 55mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Monkfish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Monkfish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.168g)
Which food is cheaper?
Monkfish is cheaper (difference - $1.3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cod 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 richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.