Monkfish vs. Flatfish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between Monkfish and Flatfish
- Monkfish has more Selenium, Vitamin B6, Potassium, and Vitamin B3, however, Flatfish has more Vitamin B12, and Phosphorus.
- Monkfish's daily need coverage for Selenium is 26% more.
- Monkfish has 3 times more Potassium than Flatfish. Monkfish has 513mg of Potassium, while Flatfish has 197mg.
- Monkfish is lower in Cholesterol.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Fish, monkfish, cooked, dry heat and Fish, flatfish (flounder and sole species), 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +22.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +160.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +78.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +56.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +35.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -93.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +82.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +43.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +150% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +20.7% |
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 | +24.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +11.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +192% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +100.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +140.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +33.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +31.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +26% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +21.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +21.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +30.6% |
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Water
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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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 97kcal | 86kcal |
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| Protein | 18.56g | 15.24g |
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| Fats | 1.95g | 2.37g |
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| Vitamin C | 1mg | 0mg |
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| Cholesterol | 32mg | 56mg |
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| Vitamin D | 139IU |
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| Magnesium | 27mg | 22mg |
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| Calcium | 10mg | 25mg |
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| Potassium | 513mg | 197mg |
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| Iron | 0.41mg | 0.23mg |
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| Copper | 0.036mg | 0.023mg |
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| Zinc | 0.53mg | 0.39mg |
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| Phosphorus | 256mg | 309mg |
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| Sodium | 23mg | 363mg |
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| Vitamin A | 46IU | 37IU |
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| Vitamin A | 14µg | 12µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.77mg |
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| Vitamin D | 3.5µg |
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| Manganese | 0.031mg | 0.017mg |
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| Selenium | 46.8µg | 32.6µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.029mg | 0.026mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.073mg | 0.025mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 2.558mg | 1.278mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.173mg | 0.227mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.277mg | 0.115mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.04µg | 1.31µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.1µg |
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| Folate | 8µg | 6µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.014g |
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| Choline | 79.9mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.542g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.657g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.459g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.208mg | 0.197mg |
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| Threonine | 0.814mg | 0.719mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.855mg | 0.754mg |
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| Leucine | 1.509mg | 1.335mg |
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| Lysine | 1.705mg | 1.561mg |
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| Methionine | 0.549mg | 0.56mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.725mg | 0.624mg |
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| Valine | 0.956mg | 0.8mg |
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| Histidine | 0.547mg | 0.374mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.168g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.132g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.034g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.006g |
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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
22%
32%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
43%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Monkfish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Monkfish is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Monkfish contains less Sodium (difference - 340mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Monkfish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.542g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Monkfish is relatively richer in minerals
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 vitamins?
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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.