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Monkfish vs. Perch — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Monkfish and Perch

  • Monkfish has more Selenium, and Vitamin B6, however, Perch has more Vitamin B12, Manganese, Copper, Vitamin B5, Iron, Calcium, and Zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from Monkfish is 56% higher.
  • Perch has 2 times less Vitamin B6 than Monkfish. Monkfish has 0.277mg of Vitamin B6, while Perch has 0.14mg.
  • Monkfish is lower in Cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Fish, monkfish, cooked, dry heat and Fish, perch, mixed species, 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.
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Perch
Contains more Potassium +49.1%
Contains less Sodium -70.9%
Contains more Selenium +190.7%
Contains more Calcium +920%
Contains more Iron +182.9%
Contains more Magnesium +40.7%
Contains more Zinc +169.8%
Contains more Copper +433.3%
Contains more Manganese +2803.2%
Equal in Phosphorus - 257
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 31% 44% 28% 111% 31% 11% 39% 64% 118% 88%
Contains more Potassium +49.1%
Contains less Sodium -70.9%
Contains more Selenium +190.7%
Contains more Calcium +920%
Contains more Iron +182.9%
Contains more Magnesium +40.7%
Contains more Zinc +169.8%
Contains more Copper +433.3%
Contains more Manganese +2803.2%
Equal in Phosphorus - 257

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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Perch
Contains more Vitamin A +43.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +34.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +97.9%
Contains more Folate +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +70%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +175.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +64.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +402.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +111.5%
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 2% 0% 0% 6% 20% 28% 36% 53% 33% 5% 275% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +43.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +34.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +97.9%
Contains more Folate +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +70%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +175.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +64.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +402.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +111.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Perch
Contains more Fats +65.3%
Contains more Other +38%
Contains more Protein +33.9%
Equal in Water - 73.25
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: 24.86 g
Fats: 1.18 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.25 g
Other: 0.71 g
Contains more Fats +65.3%
Contains more Other +38%
Contains more Protein +33.9%
Equal in Water - 73.25

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Monkfish Perch Opinion
Protein 18.56g 24.86g Perch
Fats 1.95g 1.18g Monkfish
Calories 97kcal 117kcal Perch
Calcium 10mg 102mg Perch
Iron 0.41mg 1.16mg Perch
Magnesium 27mg 38mg Perch
Phosphorus 256mg 257mg Perch
Potassium 513mg 344mg Monkfish
Sodium 23mg 79mg Monkfish
Zinc 0.53mg 1.43mg Perch
Copper 0.036mg 0.192mg Perch
Manganese 0.031mg 0.9mg Perch
Selenium 46.8µg 16.1µg Monkfish
Vitamin A 46IU 32IU Monkfish
Vitamin A RAE 14µg 10µg Monkfish
Vitamin C 1mg 1.7mg Perch
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.08mg Perch
Vitamin B2 0.073mg 0.12mg Perch
Vitamin B3 2.558mg 1.9mg Monkfish
Vitamin B5 0.173mg 0.87mg Perch
Vitamin B6 0.277mg 0.14mg Monkfish
Folate 8µg 6µg Monkfish
Vitamin B12 1.04µg 2.2µg Perch
Tryptophan 0.208mg 0.278mg Perch
Threonine 0.814mg 1.09mg Perch
Isoleucine 0.855mg 1.145mg Perch
Leucine 1.509mg 2.02mg Perch
Lysine 1.705mg 2.283mg Perch
Methionine 0.549mg 0.736mg Perch
Phenylalanine 0.725mg 0.97mg Perch
Valine 0.956mg 1.281mg Perch
Histidine 0.547mg 0.732mg Perch
Cholesterol 32mg 115mg Monkfish
Saturated Fat 0.237g Monkfish
Omega-3 - DHA 0.223g Perch
Omega-3 - EPA 0.101g Perch
Omega-3 - DPA 0.036g Perch
Monounsaturated Fat 0.195g Perch
Polyunsaturated fat 0.472g Perch

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Monkfish Perch
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
38%
Perch
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Monkfish
56%
Perch

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Perch
Perch is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Monkfish
Monkfish contains less Sodium (difference - 56mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Monkfish
Monkfish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 83mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Monkfish
Monkfish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.237g)
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 ($)
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.

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. Perch - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173679/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.