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Monkfish vs. Grouper fish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Monkfish and Grouper fish

  • Monkfish has more Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B2, however, Grouper fish is higher in Vitamin B5, Iron, and Vitamin B6.
  • Monkfish covers your daily Phosphorus needs 16% more than Grouper fish.
  • Grouper fish contains 12 times less Vitamin B2 than Monkfish. Monkfish contains 0.073mg of Vitamin B2, while Grouper fish contains 0.006mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Fish, monkfish, cooked, dry heat and Fish, grouper, mixed 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 Phosphorus +79%
Contains less Sodium -56.6%
Contains more Manganese +158.3%
Contains more Calcium +110%
Contains more Iron +178%
Contains more Magnesium +37%
Contains more Copper +25%
Equal in Potassium - 475
Equal in Zinc - 0.51
Equal in Selenium - 46.8
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 7% 43% 27% 62% 42% 7% 14% 15% 2% 256%
Contains more Phosphorus +79%
Contains less Sodium -56.6%
Contains more Manganese +158.3%
Contains more Calcium +110%
Contains more Iron +178%
Contains more Magnesium +37%
Contains more Copper +25%
Equal in Potassium - 475
Equal in Zinc - 0.51
Equal in Selenium - 46.8

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 C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1116.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +571.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +50.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +258.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +179.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +402.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +26.4%
Contains more Folate +25%
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 10% 0% 0% 0% 21% 2% 8% 53% 81% 8% 87% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1116.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +571.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +50.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +258.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +179.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +402.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +26.4%
Contains more Folate +25%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +50%
Contains more Other +96%
Contains more Protein +33.8%
Equal in Water - 73.36
19% 2% 79%
Protein: 18.56 g
Fats: 1.95 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 78.51 g
Other: 0.98 g
25% 73%
Protein: 24.84 g
Fats: 1.3 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.36 g
Other: 0.5 g
Contains more Fats +50%
Contains more Other +96%
Contains more Protein +33.8%
Equal in Water - 73.36

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Monkfish Grouper fish Opinion
Protein 18.56g 24.84g Grouper fish
Fats 1.95g 1.3g Monkfish
Calories 97kcal 118kcal Grouper fish
Calcium 10mg 21mg Grouper fish
Iron 0.41mg 1.14mg Grouper fish
Magnesium 27mg 37mg Grouper fish
Phosphorus 256mg 143mg Monkfish
Potassium 513mg 475mg Monkfish
Sodium 23mg 53mg Monkfish
Zinc 0.53mg 0.51mg Monkfish
Copper 0.036mg 0.045mg Grouper fish
Manganese 0.031mg 0.012mg Monkfish
Selenium 46.8µg 46.8µg
Vitamin A 46IU 165IU Grouper fish
Vitamin A RAE 14µg 50µg Grouper fish
Vitamin C 1mg 0mg Monkfish
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.081mg Grouper fish
Vitamin B2 0.073mg 0.006mg Monkfish
Vitamin B3 2.558mg 0.381mg Monkfish
Vitamin B5 0.173mg 0.87mg Grouper fish
Vitamin B6 0.277mg 0.35mg Grouper fish
Folate 8µg 10µg Grouper fish
Vitamin B12 1.04µg 0.69µg Monkfish
Tryptophan 0.208mg 0.278mg Grouper fish
Threonine 0.814mg 1.089mg Grouper fish
Isoleucine 0.855mg 1.145mg Grouper fish
Leucine 1.509mg 2.019mg Grouper fish
Lysine 1.705mg 2.282mg Grouper fish
Methionine 0.549mg 0.735mg Grouper fish
Phenylalanine 0.725mg 0.97mg Grouper fish
Valine 0.956mg 1.28mg Grouper fish
Histidine 0.547mg 0.731mg Grouper fish
Cholesterol 32mg 47mg Monkfish
Saturated Fat 0.299g Monkfish
Omega-3 - DHA 0.213g Grouper fish
Omega-3 - EPA 0.035g Grouper fish
Omega-3 - DPA 0.017g Grouper fish
Monounsaturated Fat 0.268g Grouper fish
Polyunsaturated fat 0.403g Grouper fish

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Monkfish Grouper fish
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
22%
Grouper fish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Monkfish
47%
Grouper fish

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Monkfish
Monkfish contains less Sodium (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Monkfish
Monkfish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Monkfish
Monkfish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.299g)
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.
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.

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. Grouper fish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171963/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.