Monkfish vs. Croaker — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between monkfish and croaker
- Monkfish has more selenium, phosphorus, and potassium; however, croaker has more vitamin B12, vitamin B5, vitamin B3, folate, and iron.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for croaker is 44% higher.
- Croaker has 2 times less potassium than monkfish. Monkfish has 513mg of potassium, while croaker has 340mg.
- Monkfish is lower in cholesterol.
Food types used in this article are Fish, monkfish, cooked, dry heat and Fish, croaker, Atlantic, cooked, breaded and fried.
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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 PotassiumPotassium | +50.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +18% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -93.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +20.6% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +55.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +220% |
| Contains more IronIron | +109.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +80.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +158.1% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +64.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +210.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +78.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +68.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +327.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +101.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +325% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +31.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +549.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +86.7% |
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Protein
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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 Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.04µg | 2.1µg | 44% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.917g | 19% | |
| Cholesterol | 32mg | 84mg | 17% |
| Fats | 1.95g | 12.67g | 16% |
| Saturated fat | 3.476g | 16% | |
| Selenium | 46.8µg | 38.8µg | 15% |
| Sodium | 23mg | 348mg | 14% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.32g | 13% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.173mg | 0.74mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.558mg | 4.3mg | 11% |
| Folate | 8µg | 34µg | 7% |
| Calories | 97kcal | 221kcal | 6% |
| Iron | 0.41mg | 0.86mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 256mg | 217mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 513mg | 340mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.029mg | 0.09mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.073mg | 0.13mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 27mg | 42mg | 4% |
| Copper | 0.036mg | 0.065mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 0g | 7.54g | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.031mg | 0.08mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 0g | 0.4g | 2% |
| Calcium | 10mg | 32mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 14µg | 23µg | 1% |
| Protein | 18.56g | 18.2g | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.277mg | 0.26mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 7.14g | N/A |
| Zinc | 0.53mg | 0.52mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.208mg | 0.208mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.814mg | 0.788mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.855mg | 0.847mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.509mg | 1.48mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.705mg | 1.571mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.549mg | 0.525mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.725mg | 0.742mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.956mg | 0.947mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.547mg | 0.525mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.113g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.089g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.079g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
41%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Monkfish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 52mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Monkfish contains less Sodium (difference - 325mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Monkfish is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.476g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Croaker 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 ($)
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.