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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, Folate, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • 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 Iron +20.6%
Contains more Potassium +33.6%
Contains less Sodium -62.3%
Contains more Zinc +23.3%
Contains more Manganese +93.8%
Contains more Selenium +13%
Contains more Calcium +50%
Contains more Magnesium +11.1%
Contains more Copper +36.1%
Equal in Phosphorus - 252
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 16% 20% 110% 46% 3% 15% 12% 5% 256%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 13% 22% 108% 34% 8% 12% 17% 3% 226%
Contains more Iron +20.6%
Contains more Potassium +33.6%
Contains less Sodium -62.3%
Contains more Zinc +23.3%
Contains more Manganese +93.8%
Contains more Selenium +13%
Contains more Calcium +50%
Contains more Magnesium +11.1%
Contains more Copper +36.1%
Equal in Phosphorus - 252

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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12
Salmon
Contains more Vitamin A +400%
Contains more Vitamin C +270%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1072.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +84.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +214.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +752.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +133.6%
Contains more Folate +325%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +169.2%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 0% 0% 4% 8% 17% 48% 11% 64% 6% 130% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 14% 23% 393% 13% 86% 32% 151% 89% 150% 26% 350% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +400%
Contains more Vitamin C +270%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1072.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +84.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +214.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +752.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +133.6%
Contains more Folate +325%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +169.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +21.3%
Contains more Other +22.5%
Contains more Protein +19.1%
Contains more Fats +533.3%
19% 2% 79%
Protein: 18.56 g
Fats: 1.95 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 78.51 g
Other: 0.98 g
22% 12% 65%
Protein: 22.1 g
Fats: 12.35 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.75 g
Other: 0.8 g
Contains more Water +21.3%
Contains more Other +22.5%
Contains more Protein +19.1%
Contains more Fats +533.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Monkfish Salmon
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Monkfish Salmon Opinion
Protein 18.56g 22.1g Salmon
Fats 1.95g 12.35g Salmon
Calories 97kcal 206kcal Salmon
Calcium 10mg 15mg Salmon
Iron 0.41mg 0.34mg Monkfish
Magnesium 27mg 30mg Salmon
Phosphorus 256mg 252mg Monkfish
Potassium 513mg 384mg Monkfish
Sodium 23mg 61mg Monkfish
Zinc 0.53mg 0.43mg Monkfish
Copper 0.036mg 0.049mg Salmon
Manganese 0.031mg 0.016mg Monkfish
Selenium 46.8µg 41.4µg Monkfish
Vitamin A 46IU 230IU Salmon
Vitamin A RAE 14µg 69µg Salmon
Vitamin E 1.14mg Salmon
Vitamin D 526IU Salmon
Vitamin D 13.1µg Salmon
Vitamin C 1mg 3.7mg Salmon
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.34mg Salmon
Vitamin B2 0.073mg 0.135mg Salmon
Vitamin B3 2.558mg 8.045mg Salmon
Vitamin B5 0.173mg 1.475mg Salmon
Vitamin B6 0.277mg 0.647mg Salmon
Folate 8µg 34µg Salmon
Vitamin B12 1.04µg 2.8µg Salmon
Vitamin K 0.1µg Salmon
Tryptophan 0.208mg 0.248mg Salmon
Threonine 0.814mg 0.969mg Salmon
Isoleucine 0.855mg 1.018mg Salmon
Leucine 1.509mg 1.796mg Salmon
Lysine 1.705mg 2.03mg Salmon
Methionine 0.549mg 0.654mg Salmon
Phenylalanine 0.725mg 0.863mg Salmon
Valine 0.956mg 1.139mg Salmon
Histidine 0.547mg 0.651mg Salmon
Cholesterol 32mg 63mg Monkfish
Saturated Fat 2.397g Monkfish
Omega-3 - DHA 1.457g Salmon
Omega-3 - EPA 0.69g Salmon
Omega-3 - DPA 0.17g Salmon
Monounsaturated Fat 4.181g Salmon
Polyunsaturated fat 4.553g Salmon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Monkfish Salmon
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Calories diet ok
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
24%
Monkfish
110%
Salmon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Monkfish
44%
Salmon

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in vitamins?
Salmon
Salmon is relatively richer in vitamins
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 - 38mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Monkfish
Monkfish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 31mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Monkfish
Monkfish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.397g)
Which food is cheaper?
Monkfish
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.

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. Salmon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175168/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.