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Monkfish vs. Halibut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Monkfish and Halibut different?

  • Monkfish is higher in Phosphorus, however, Halibut is richer in Vitamin B6, and Iron.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 from Halibut is 16% higher.
  • Monkfish has less Cholesterol.

Fish, monkfish, cooked, dry heat and Fish, halibut, greenland, cooked, dry heat are the varieties used in this article.

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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.
Monkfish
Monkfish
6
:
3
Halibut
Halibut
Contains more Calcium +150%
Contains more Phosphorus +21.9%
Contains more Potassium +49.1%
Contains less Sodium -77.7%
Contains more Manganese +106.7%
Contains more Iron +107.3%
Contains more Magnesium +22.2%
Equal in Zinc - 0.51
Equal in Copper - 0.038
Equal in Selenium - 46.8
Monkfish
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 16% 20% 110% 46% 3% 15% 12% 5% 256%
Halibut
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 32% 24% 90% 31% 14% 14% 13% 2% 256%
Contains more Calcium +150%
Contains more Phosphorus +21.9%
Contains more Potassium +49.1%
Contains less Sodium -77.7%
Contains more Manganese +106.7%
Contains more Iron +107.3%
Contains more Magnesium +22.2%
Equal in Zinc - 0.51
Equal in Copper - 0.038
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.
Monkfish
Monkfish
4
:
5
Halibut
Halibut
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +33%
Contains more Folate +700%
Contains more Vitamin A +30.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +151.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +41.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +66.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +75.1%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 0.96
Monkfish
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%
Halibut
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 0% 0% 0% 19% 24% 37% 18% 112% 1% 120% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +33%
Contains more Folate +700%
Contains more Vitamin A +30.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +151.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +41.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +66.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +75.1%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 0.96

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Monkfish
Monkfish
2
:
2
Halibut
Halibut
Contains more Water +26.9%
Contains more Fats +809.7%
Contains more Other +100%
Equal in Protein - 18.42
Monkfish
19% 2% 79%
Protein: 18.56 g
Fats: 1.95 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 78.51 g
Other: 0.98 g
Halibut
18% 18% 62% 2%
Protein: 18.42 g
Fats: 17.74 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 61.88 g
Other: 1.96 g
Contains more Water +26.9%
Contains more Fats +809.7%
Contains more Other +100%
Equal in Protein - 18.42

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Monkfish Halibut Opinion
Protein 18.56g 18.42g Monkfish
Fats 1.95g 17.74g Halibut
Calories 97kcal 239kcal Halibut
Calcium 10mg 4mg Monkfish
Iron 0.41mg 0.85mg Halibut
Magnesium 27mg 33mg Halibut
Phosphorus 256mg 210mg Monkfish
Potassium 513mg 344mg Monkfish
Sodium 23mg 103mg Monkfish
Zinc 0.53mg 0.51mg Monkfish
Copper 0.036mg 0.038mg Halibut
Manganese 0.031mg 0.015mg Monkfish
Selenium 46.8µg 46.8µg
Vitamin A 46IU 60IU Halibut
Vitamin A RAE 14µg 18µg Halibut
Vitamin C 1mg 0mg Monkfish
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.073mg Halibut
Vitamin B2 0.073mg 0.103mg Halibut
Vitamin B3 2.558mg 1.923mg Monkfish
Vitamin B5 0.173mg 0.288mg Halibut
Vitamin B6 0.277mg 0.485mg Halibut
Folate 8µg 1µg Monkfish
Vitamin B12 1.04µg 0.96µg Monkfish
Tryptophan 0.208mg 0.206mg Monkfish
Threonine 0.814mg 0.808mg Monkfish
Isoleucine 0.855mg 0.849mg Monkfish
Leucine 1.509mg 1.497mg Monkfish
Lysine 1.705mg 1.692mg Monkfish
Methionine 0.549mg 0.545mg Monkfish
Phenylalanine 0.725mg 0.719mg Monkfish
Valine 0.956mg 0.949mg Monkfish
Histidine 0.547mg 0.542mg Monkfish
Cholesterol 32mg 59mg Monkfish
Saturated Fat 3.102g Monkfish
Omega-3 - DHA 0.504g Halibut
Omega-3 - EPA 0.674g Halibut
Omega-3 - DPA 0.114g Halibut
Monounsaturated Fat 10.742g Halibut
Polyunsaturated fat 1.753g Halibut

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Monkfish Halibut
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
28%
Halibut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Monkfish
47%
Halibut

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Monkfish
Monkfish contains less Sodium (difference - 80mg)
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 - 3.102g)
Which food is cheaper?
Monkfish
Monkfish is cheaper (difference - $5)
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 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. Halibut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174232/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.