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Monkfish vs. Mullet fish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Monkfish and Mullet fish different?

  • Monkfish is higher in Vitamin B12, however, Mullet fish is richer in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B5, Iron, Copper, and Vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Monkfish is 33% higher.
  • Monkfish has less Cholesterol.

Fish, monkfish, cooked, dry heat and Fish, mullet, striped, 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 Potassium +12%
Contains less Sodium -67.6%
Contains more Manganese +40.9%
Contains more Calcium +210%
Contains more Iron +243.9%
Contains more Magnesium +22.2%
Contains more Zinc +66%
Contains more Copper +291.7%
Equal in Phosphorus - 244
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 10% 53% 24% 105% 41% 10% 24% 47% 3% 256%
Contains more Potassium +12%
Contains less Sodium -67.6%
Contains more Manganese +40.9%
Contains more Calcium +210%
Contains more Iron +243.9%
Contains more Magnesium +22.2%
Contains more Zinc +66%
Contains more Copper +291.7%
Equal in Phosphorus - 244
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 B12 +316%
Contains more Vitamin A +206.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +20%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +244.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +37%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +146.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +408.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +76.9%
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 9% 0% 0% 4% 25% 24% 119% 53% 114% 8% 32% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +316%
Contains more Vitamin A +206.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +20%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +244.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +37%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +146.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +408.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +76.9%
Contains more Folate +25%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +11.3%
Contains more Protein +33.7%
Contains more Fats +149.2%
19% 2% 79%
Protein: 18.56 g
Fats: 1.95 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 78.51 g
Other: 0.98 g
25% 5% 71%
Protein: 24.81 g
Fats: 4.86 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 70.52 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more Water +11.3%
Contains more Protein +33.7%
Contains more Fats +149.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Monkfish Mullet fish
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Monkfish Mullet fish Opinion
Protein 18.56g 24.81g Mullet fish
Fats 1.95g 4.86g Mullet fish
Calories 97kcal 150kcal Mullet fish
Calcium 10mg 31mg Mullet fish
Iron 0.41mg 1.41mg Mullet fish
Magnesium 27mg 33mg Mullet fish
Phosphorus 256mg 244mg Monkfish
Potassium 513mg 458mg Monkfish
Sodium 23mg 71mg Monkfish
Zinc 0.53mg 0.88mg Mullet fish
Copper 0.036mg 0.141mg Mullet fish
Manganese 0.031mg 0.022mg Monkfish
Selenium 46.8µg 46.8µg
Vitamin A 46IU 141IU Mullet fish
Vitamin A RAE 14µg 42µg Mullet fish
Vitamin C 1mg 1.2mg Mullet fish
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.1mg Mullet fish
Vitamin B2 0.073mg 0.1mg Mullet fish
Vitamin B3 2.558mg 6.3mg Mullet fish
Vitamin B5 0.173mg 0.88mg Mullet fish
Vitamin B6 0.277mg 0.49mg Mullet fish
Folate 8µg 10µg Mullet fish
Vitamin B12 1.04µg 0.25µg Monkfish
Tryptophan 0.208mg 0.278mg Mullet fish
Threonine 0.814mg 1.088mg Mullet fish
Isoleucine 0.855mg 1.143mg Mullet fish
Leucine 1.509mg 2.016mg Mullet fish
Lysine 1.705mg 2.278mg Mullet fish
Methionine 0.549mg 0.734mg Mullet fish
Phenylalanine 0.725mg 0.968mg Mullet fish
Valine 0.956mg 1.278mg Mullet fish
Histidine 0.547mg 0.73mg Mullet fish
Cholesterol 32mg 63mg Monkfish
Saturated Fat 1.431g Monkfish
Omega-3 - DHA 0.148g Mullet fish
Omega-3 - EPA 0.18g Mullet fish
Omega-3 - DPA 0.092g Mullet fish
Monounsaturated Fat 1.382g Mullet fish
Polyunsaturated fat 0.917g Mullet fish

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Monkfish Mullet 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
32%
Mullet fish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Monkfish
57%
Mullet fish

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Mullet fish
Mullet fish is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mullet fish
Mullet fish is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Monkfish
Monkfish contains less Sodium (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Monkfish
Monkfish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 31mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Monkfish
Monkfish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.431g)
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 ($)

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. Mullet fish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175124/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.