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Monkfish vs. Pacific saury — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Monkfish and Pacific saury?

  • Monkfish is higher in Selenium, and Vitamin B6, yet Pacific saury is higher in Vitamin B12, Manganese, Vitamin B1, Copper, Iron, Vitamin B5, and Calcium.
  • Monkfish's daily need coverage for Selenium is 56% more.
  • Monkfish has 2 times more Vitamin B6 than Pacific saury. While Monkfish has 0.277mg of Vitamin B6, Pacific saury has only 0.138mg.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Monkfish is lower.

We used Fish, monkfish, cooked, dry heat and Fish, pike, walleye, cooked, dry heat types 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 less Sodium -64.6%
Contains more Selenium +188.9%
Contains more Calcium +1310%
Contains more Iron +307.3%
Contains more Magnesium +40.7%
Contains more Zinc +49.1%
Contains more Copper +533.3%
Contains more Manganese +3209.7%
Equal in Phosphorus - 269
Equal in Potassium - 499
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 43% 63% 28% 116% 45% 9% 22% 76% 134% 89%
Contains less Sodium -64.6%
Contains more Selenium +188.9%
Contains more Calcium +1310%
Contains more Iron +307.3%
Contains more Magnesium +40.7%
Contains more Zinc +49.1%
Contains more Copper +533.3%
Contains more Manganese +3209.7%
Equal in Phosphorus - 269
Equal in Potassium - 499

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 C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +100.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +76.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +975.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +167.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +400%
Contains more Folate +112.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +122.1%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 2.801
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 5% 0% 0% 0% 78% 45% 53% 52% 32% 13% 289% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +100.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +76.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +975.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +167.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +400%
Contains more Folate +112.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +122.1%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 2.801

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +25%
Contains more Other +127.9%
Contains more Protein +32.2%
Equal in Water - 73.47
19% 2% 79%
Protein: 18.56 g
Fats: 1.95 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 78.51 g
Other: 0.98 g
25% 73%
Protein: 24.54 g
Fats: 1.56 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.47 g
Other: 0.43 g
Contains more Fats +25%
Contains more Other +127.9%
Contains more Protein +32.2%
Equal in Water - 73.47

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Monkfish Pacific saury
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 Pacific saury Opinion
Protein 18.56g 24.54g Pacific saury
Fats 1.95g 1.56g Monkfish
Calories 97kcal 119kcal Pacific saury
Calcium 10mg 141mg Pacific saury
Iron 0.41mg 1.67mg Pacific saury
Magnesium 27mg 38mg Pacific saury
Phosphorus 256mg 269mg Pacific saury
Potassium 513mg 499mg Monkfish
Sodium 23mg 65mg Monkfish
Zinc 0.53mg 0.79mg Pacific saury
Copper 0.036mg 0.228mg Pacific saury
Manganese 0.031mg 1.026mg Pacific saury
Selenium 46.8µg 16.2µg Monkfish
Vitamin A 46IU 81IU Pacific saury
Vitamin A RAE 14µg 24µg Pacific saury
Vitamin C 1mg 0mg Monkfish
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.312mg Pacific saury
Vitamin B2 0.073mg 0.195mg Pacific saury
Vitamin B3 2.558mg 2.801mg Pacific saury
Vitamin B5 0.173mg 0.865mg Pacific saury
Vitamin B6 0.277mg 0.138mg Monkfish
Folate 8µg 17µg Pacific saury
Vitamin B12 1.04µg 2.31µg Pacific saury
Tryptophan 0.208mg 0.275mg Pacific saury
Threonine 0.814mg 1.076mg Pacific saury
Isoleucine 0.855mg 1.131mg Pacific saury
Leucine 1.509mg 1.994mg Pacific saury
Lysine 1.705mg 2.254mg Pacific saury
Methionine 0.549mg 0.726mg Pacific saury
Phenylalanine 0.725mg 0.958mg Pacific saury
Valine 0.956mg 1.264mg Pacific saury
Histidine 0.547mg 0.722mg Pacific saury
Cholesterol 32mg 110mg Monkfish
Saturated Fat 0.319g Monkfish
Omega-3 - DHA 0.288g Pacific saury
Omega-3 - EPA 0.11g Pacific saury
Omega-3 - DPA 0.049g Pacific saury
Monounsaturated Fat 0.377g Pacific saury
Polyunsaturated fat 0.573g Pacific saury

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Monkfish Pacific saury
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
47%
Pacific saury
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Monkfish
62%
Pacific saury

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Pacific saury
Pacific saury is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pacific saury
Pacific saury is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Monkfish
Monkfish contains less Sodium (difference - 42mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Monkfish
Monkfish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 78mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Monkfish
Monkfish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.319g)
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. Pacific saury - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171997/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.