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Monkfish vs. Herring — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between monkfish and herring

  • The amount of vitamin B12, vitamin B2, iron, vitamin B5, vitamin B3, copper, vitamin B1, zinc, and phosphorus in herring is higher than in monkfish.
  • Herring covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 504% more than monkfish.
  • The amount of cholesterol in monkfish is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fish, monkfish, cooked, dry heat and Fish, herring, Atlantic, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 3% 45% 15% 12% 14% 110% 3% 4% 255%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 29% 22% 37% 53% 39% 35% 130% 15% 5.2% 255%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +22.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -80%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +51.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +640%
Contains more IronIron +243.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +227.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +139.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +18.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +29%
~equal in Selenium ~46.8µg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 3.3% 4.7% 0% 0% 7.3% 17% 48% 10% 64% 130% 0% 6% 0%
Herring
12
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 2.3% 12% 27% 81% 28% 69% 77% 44% 80% 1643% 0.25% 9% 45%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +157.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +286.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +309.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +61.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +327.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +25.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1163.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +50%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
19% 2% 79%
Protein: 18.56 g
Fats: 1.95 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 78.51 g
Other: 0.98 g
23% 12% 64%
Protein: 23.03 g
Fats: 11.59 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.16 g
Other: 1.22 g
Contains more WaterWater +22.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +24.1%
Contains more FatsFats +494.4%
Contains more OtherOther +24.5%
~equal in Carbs ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Monkfish Herring DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 1.04µg 13.14µg 504%
Vitamin D 5.4µg 27%
Vitamin D 214IU 27%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.735g 18%
Vitamin B2 0.073mg 0.299mg 17%
Choline 83.3mg 15%
Fats 1.95g 11.59g 15%
Cholesterol 32mg 77mg 15%
Iron 0.41mg 1.41mg 13%
Monounsaturated fat 4.79g 12%
Saturated fat 2.615g 12%
Vitamin B5 0.173mg 0.74mg 11%
Vitamin B3 2.558mg 4.124mg 10%
Vitamin E 1.37mg 9%
Protein 18.56g 23.03g 9%
Copper 0.036mg 0.118mg 9%
Phosphorus 256mg 303mg 7%
Zinc 0.53mg 1.27mg 7%
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.112mg 7%
Calcium 10mg 74mg 6%
Vitamin B6 0.277mg 0.348mg 5%
Calories 97kcal 203kcal 5%
Sodium 23mg 115mg 4%
Potassium 513mg 419mg 3%
Magnesium 27mg 41mg 3%
Vitamin A 14µg 36µg 2%
Folate 8µg 12µg 1%
Vitamin C 1mg 0.7mg 0%
Selenium 46.8µg 46.8µg 0%
Manganese 0.031mg 0.04mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.208mg 0.258mg 0%
Threonine 0.814mg 1.01mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.855mg 1.061mg 0%
Leucine 1.509mg 1.872mg 0%
Lysine 1.705mg 2.115mg 0%
Methionine 0.549mg 0.682mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.725mg 0.899mg 0%
Valine 0.956mg 1.187mg 0%
Histidine 0.547mg 0.678mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.909g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 1.105g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.071g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Monkfish Herring
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
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%
Monkfish
163%
Herring
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Monkfish
62%
Herring

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Monkfish
Monkfish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 45mg)
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 - 92mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Monkfish
Monkfish is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.615g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Herring
Herring is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Herring
Herring is relatively richer in vitamins
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 ($)

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. Herring - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175117/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.