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Monkfish vs. Rainbow trout — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Monkfish and Rainbow trout

  • Monkfish has more Selenium, while Rainbow trout has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B3, Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin B1.
  • Rainbow trout covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 136% more than Monkfish.
  • Monkfish contains 2 times more Selenium than Rainbow trout. While Monkfish contains 46.8µg of Selenium, Rainbow trout contains only 23.6µg.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Monkfish is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fish, monkfish, cooked, dry heat and Fish, trout, rainbow, farmed, raw.

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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 +32.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +13.3%
Contains more Potassium +36.1%
Contains less Sodium -54.9%
Contains more Zinc +17.8%
Contains more Manganese +181.8%
Contains more Selenium +98.3%
Contains more Calcium +150%
Contains more Copper +27.8%
Equal in Magnesium - 25
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 8% 12% 18% 97% 34% 7% 13% 16% 2% 129%
Contains more Iron +32.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +13.3%
Contains more Potassium +36.1%
Contains less Sodium -54.9%
Contains more Zinc +17.8%
Contains more Manganese +181.8%
Contains more Selenium +98.3%
Contains more Calcium +150%
Contains more Copper +27.8%
Equal in Magnesium - 25

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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Contains more Vitamin A +508.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +190%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +313.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +23.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +117.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +863.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +22.7%
Contains more Folate +37.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +313.5%
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 17% 47% 477% 10% 30% 21% 105% 101% 79% 9% 538% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +508.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +190%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +313.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +23.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +117.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +863.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +22.7%
Contains more Folate +37.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +313.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Other +1125%
Contains more Fats +216.9%
Equal in Protein - 19.94
Equal in Water - 73.8
19% 2% 79%
Protein: 18.56 g
Fats: 1.95 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 78.51 g
Other: 0.98 g
20% 6% 74%
Protein: 19.94 g
Fats: 6.18 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.8 g
Other: 0.08 g
Contains more Other +1125%
Contains more Fats +216.9%
Equal in Protein - 19.94
Equal in Water - 73.8

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Monkfish Rainbow trout
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
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Monkfish Rainbow trout Opinion
Protein 18.56g 19.94g Rainbow trout
Fats 1.95g 6.18g Rainbow trout
Calories 97kcal 141kcal Rainbow trout
Calcium 10mg 25mg Rainbow trout
Iron 0.41mg 0.31mg Monkfish
Magnesium 27mg 25mg Monkfish
Phosphorus 256mg 226mg Monkfish
Potassium 513mg 377mg Monkfish
Sodium 23mg 51mg Monkfish
Zinc 0.53mg 0.45mg Monkfish
Copper 0.036mg 0.046mg Rainbow trout
Manganese 0.031mg 0.011mg Monkfish
Selenium 46.8µg 23.6µg Monkfish
Vitamin A 46IU 280IU Rainbow trout
Vitamin A RAE 14µg 84µg Rainbow trout
Vitamin E 2.34mg Rainbow trout
Vitamin D 635IU Rainbow trout
Vitamin D 15.9µg Rainbow trout
Vitamin C 1mg 2.9mg Rainbow trout
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.12mg Rainbow trout
Vitamin B2 0.073mg 0.09mg Rainbow trout
Vitamin B3 2.558mg 5.567mg Rainbow trout
Vitamin B5 0.173mg 1.667mg Rainbow trout
Vitamin B6 0.277mg 0.34mg Rainbow trout
Folate 8µg 11µg Rainbow trout
Vitamin B12 1.04µg 4.3µg Rainbow trout
Vitamin K 0.1µg Rainbow trout
Tryptophan 0.208mg 0.234mg Rainbow trout
Threonine 0.814mg 0.915mg Rainbow trout
Isoleucine 0.855mg 0.962mg Rainbow trout
Leucine 1.509mg 1.696mg Rainbow trout
Lysine 1.705mg 1.916mg Rainbow trout
Methionine 0.549mg 0.618mg Rainbow trout
Phenylalanine 0.725mg 0.815mg Rainbow trout
Valine 0.956mg 1.075mg Rainbow trout
Histidine 0.547mg 0.614mg Rainbow trout
Cholesterol 32mg 59mg Monkfish
Trans Fat 0.047g Monkfish
Saturated Fat 1.383g Monkfish
Omega-3 - DHA 0.516g Rainbow trout
Omega-3 - EPA 0.217g Rainbow trout
Omega-3 - DPA 0.091g Rainbow trout
Monounsaturated Fat 1.979g Rainbow trout
Polyunsaturated fat 1.507g Rainbow trout
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.04g Rainbow trout
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.466g Rainbow trout
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g Rainbow trout
Omega-3 - ALA 0.059g Rainbow trout
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.007g Rainbow trout
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.02g Rainbow trout

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Monkfish Rainbow trout
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
119%
Rainbow trout
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Monkfish
33%
Rainbow trout

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in vitamins?
Rainbow trout
Rainbow trout 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 - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Monkfish
Monkfish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Monkfish
Monkfish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.383g)
Which food is cheaper?
Monkfish
Monkfish is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Monkfish
Monkfish is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)

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. Rainbow trout - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173717/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.