Monkfish vs. Lobster — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between monkfish and lobster
- Monkfish has more vitamin B6 and phosphorus, while lobster has more copper, selenium, zinc, vitamin B5, vitamin B12, and calcium.
- Lobster's daily need coverage for copper is 168% higher.
- Lobster contains 2 times less vitamin B6 than monkfish. Monkfish contains 0.277mg of vitamin B6, while lobster contains 0.119mg.
- The amount of cholesterol in monkfish is lower.
The food types used in this comparison are Fish, monkfish, cooked, dry heat and Crustaceans, lobster, northern, cooked, moist 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 PotassiumPotassium | +123% |
| Contains more IronIron | +41.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +38.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -95.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +59.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +860% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +4205.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +664.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +109.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +56.2% |
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 | +1300% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +26.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +329.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +39.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +132.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +863.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +37.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +37.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +126.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +107.1% |
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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 Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 0.036mg | 1.55mg | 168% |
| Selenium | 46.8µg | 73.1µg | 48% |
| Cholesterol | 32mg | 146mg | 38% |
| Zinc | 0.53mg | 4.05mg | 32% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.173mg | 1.667mg | 30% |
| Sodium | 23mg | 486mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.04µg | 1.43µg | 16% |
| Choline | 80.9mg | 15% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.277mg | 0.119mg | 12% |
| Phosphorus | 256mg | 185mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 10mg | 96mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 513mg | 230mg | 8% |
| Vitamin E | 1mg | 7% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.558mg | 1.83mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 27mg | 43mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.073mg | 0.017mg | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.34g | 2% | |
| Fats | 1.95g | 0.86g | 2% |
| Iron | 0.41mg | 0.29mg | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.208g | 1% | |
| Vitamin A | 14µg | 1µg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.031mg | 0.065mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.029mg | 0.023mg | 1% |
| Protein | 18.56g | 19g | 1% |
| Folate | 8µg | 11µg | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.253g | 1% | |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Calories | 97kcal | 89kcal | 0% |
| Vitamin D | 1IU | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.013g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.208mg | 0.248mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.814mg | 0.753mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.855mg | 0.832mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.509mg | 1.376mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.705mg | 1.426mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.549mg | 0.475mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.725mg | 0.782mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.956mg | 0.852mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.547mg | 0.475mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.117g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.078g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.05g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.006g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.006g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.006g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.006g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.033g | 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
22%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
127%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Monkfish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 114mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Monkfish is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Monkfish contains less Sodium (difference - 463mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Monkfish is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.208g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lobster 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.