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 for 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +150% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +49.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +21.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -77.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +106.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +22.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +107.3% |
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 B3Vitamin B3 | +33% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +700% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +28.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +151.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +41.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +66.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +75.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +26.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +809.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +100% |
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Protein
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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 price |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Monounsaturated fat | 10.742g | 27% | |
| Fats | 1.95g | 17.74g | 24% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.277mg | 0.485mg | 16% |
| Saturated fat | 3.102g | 14% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.753g | 12% | |
| Cholesterol | 32mg | 59mg | 9% |
| Calories | 97kcal | 239kcal | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 256mg | 210mg | 7% |
| Iron | 0.41mg | 0.85mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 513mg | 344mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.029mg | 0.073mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.558mg | 1.923mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.04µg | 0.96µg | 3% |
| Sodium | 23mg | 103mg | 3% |
| Folate | 8µg | 1µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.073mg | 0.103mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.173mg | 0.288mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 10mg | 4mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.031mg | 0.015mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 27mg | 33mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Protein | 18.56g | 18.42g | 0% |
| Copper | 0.036mg | 0.038mg | 0% |
| Zinc | 0.53mg | 0.51mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 14µg | 18µg | 0% |
| Selenium | 46.8µg | 46.8µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.208mg | 0.206mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.814mg | 0.808mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.855mg | 0.849mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.509mg | 1.497mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.705mg | 1.692mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.549mg | 0.545mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.725mg | 0.719mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.956mg | 0.949mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.547mg | 0.542mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.674g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.504g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.114g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Monkfish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 27mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Monkfish contains less Sodium (difference - 80mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Monkfish is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.102g)
Which food is cheaper?
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.