Monkfish vs. Salmon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between monkfish and salmon
- Monkfish has more selenium; however, salmon is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, vitamin B5, vitamin B1, and folate.
- Salmon covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 73% more than monkfish.
- Monkfish contains less cholesterol.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Fish, monkfish, cooked, dry heat and Fish, salmon, Atlantic, farmed, cooked, dry 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 PotassiumPotassium | +33.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +20.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +23.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -62.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +93.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +13% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +11.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +50% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +36.1% |
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 | +270% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +392.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1072.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +84.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +214.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +752.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +133.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +169.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +325% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +21.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +22.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +19.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +533.3% |
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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 Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.04µg | 2.8µg | 73% |
| Vitamin D | 13.1µg | 66% | |
| Vitamin D | 526IU | 66% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.558mg | 8.045mg | 34% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.553g | 30% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.277mg | 0.647mg | 28% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.173mg | 1.475mg | 26% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.029mg | 0.34mg | 26% |
| Fats | 1.95g | 12.35g | 16% |
| Choline | 90.5mg | 16% | |
| Saturated fat | 2.397g | 11% | |
| Selenium | 46.8µg | 41.4µg | 10% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.181g | 10% | |
| Cholesterol | 32mg | 63mg | 10% |
| Vitamin E | 1.14mg | 8% | |
| Protein | 18.56g | 22.1g | 7% |
| Folate | 8µg | 34µg | 7% |
| Vitamin A | 14µg | 69µg | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.073mg | 0.135mg | 5% |
| Calories | 97kcal | 206kcal | 5% |
| Potassium | 513mg | 384mg | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 3.7mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 23mg | 61mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.031mg | 0.016mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 256mg | 252mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.53mg | 0.43mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.036mg | 0.049mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.41mg | 0.34mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 10mg | 15mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 27mg | 30mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.208mg | 0.248mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.814mg | 0.969mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.855mg | 1.018mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.509mg | 1.796mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.705mg | 2.03mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.549mg | 0.654mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.725mg | 0.863mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.956mg | 1.139mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.547mg | 0.651mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.69g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 1.457g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.17g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| 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
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91%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Salmon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Monkfish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 31mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Monkfish is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Monkfish contains less Sodium (difference - 38mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Monkfish is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.397g)
Which food is cheaper?
Monkfish is cheaper (difference - $13)
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.