Monkfish vs. Mussels — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are monkfish and mussels different?
- Mussels is higher than monkfish in vitamin B12, manganese, iron, selenium, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, zinc, folate, and vitamin B5.
- Mussels covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 957% more than monkfish.
- Monkfish is lower in sodium.
- Mussels has a higher glycemic index (50) than monkfish (0).
Fish, monkfish, cooked, dry heat and Mollusks, mussel, blue, cooked, moist heat types were 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 PotassiumPotassium | +91.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -93.8% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +37% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +230% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1539% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +313.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +403.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +11.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +21835.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +91.5% |
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 B6Vitamin B6 | +177% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +1260% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +550% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +934.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +475.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +17.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +449.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +2207.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +850% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +28.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +28.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +129.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +224.5% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.04µg | 24µg | 957% |
| Manganese | 0.031mg | 6.8mg | 294% |
| Iron | 0.41mg | 6.72mg | 79% |
| Selenium | 46.8µg | 89.6µg | 78% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.073mg | 0.42mg | 27% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.029mg | 0.3mg | 23% |
| Zinc | 0.53mg | 2.67mg | 19% |
| Folate | 8µg | 76µg | 17% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.173mg | 0.95mg | 16% |
| Sodium | 23mg | 369mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.277mg | 0.1mg | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 13.6mg | 14% |
| Copper | 0.036mg | 0.149mg | 13% |
| Protein | 18.56g | 23.8g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 14µg | 91µg | 9% |
| Cholesterol | 32mg | 56mg | 8% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.212g | 8% | |
| Potassium | 513mg | 268mg | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 256mg | 285mg | 4% |
| Saturated fat | 0.85g | 4% | |
| Fats | 1.95g | 4.48g | 4% |
| Calories | 97kcal | 172kcal | 4% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.014g | 3% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.558mg | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 10mg | 33mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 27mg | 37mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 0g | 7.39g | 2% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 7.39g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.208mg | 0.267mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.814mg | 1.025mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.855mg | 1.036mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.509mg | 1.676mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.705mg | 1.779mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.549mg | 0.537mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.725mg | 0.853mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.956mg | 1.04mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.547mg | 0.457mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.276g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.506g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.044g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
265%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
198%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mussels is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mussels is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Monkfish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 24mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Monkfish contains less Sodium (difference - 346mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Monkfish is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.85g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Monkfish is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Monkfish is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)