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Monkfish vs. Perch — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Monkfish and Perch

  • Monkfish has more Selenium, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, and Potassium, while Perch has more Vitamin B12, Manganese, Copper, Vitamin B5, and Calcium.
  • Monkfish covers your daily need of Selenium 62% more than Perch.
  • Monkfish contains 2 times more Vitamin B6 than Perch. While Monkfish contains 0.277mg of Vitamin B6, Perch contains only 0.12mg.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Monkfish is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fish, monkfish, cooked, dry heat and Fish, perch, mixed species, raw.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 3% 45% 15% 12% 14% 110% 3% 4% 255%
Perch
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 21% 24% 24% 34% 50% 30% 86% 8.1% 91% 69%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +90.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +28%
Contains less SodiumSodium -62.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +271.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +11.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +700%
Contains more IronIron +119.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +316.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +109.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2158.1%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 3.3% 2.8% 0% 0% 7.3% 17% 48% 10% 64% 130% 0% 6% 0%
Perch
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 5.7% 1.8% 4% 90% 18% 23% 29% 45% 28% 238% 0.25% 3.8% 35%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +53.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +68.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +130.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +60%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +70%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +141.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +37%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +333.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +82.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
19% 2% 79%
Protein: 18.56 g
Fats: 1.95 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 78.51 g
Other: 0.98 g
Perch
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19% 79%
Protein: 19.39 g
Fats: 0.92 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 79.13 g
Other: 0.56 g
Contains more FatsFats +112%
Contains more OtherOther +75%
~equal in Protein ~19.39g
~equal in Carbs ~0g
~equal in Water ~79.13g

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
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Monkfish Perch Opinion
Calories 97kcal 91kcal Monkfish
Protein 18.56g 19.39g Perch
Fats 1.95g 0.92g Monkfish
Vitamin C 1mg 1.7mg Perch
Cholesterol 32mg 90mg Monkfish
Vitamin D 118IU Perch
Magnesium 27mg 30mg Perch
Calcium 10mg 80mg Perch
Potassium 513mg 269mg Monkfish
Iron 0.41mg 0.9mg Perch
Copper 0.036mg 0.15mg Perch
Zinc 0.53mg 1.11mg Perch
Phosphorus 256mg 200mg Monkfish
Sodium 23mg 62mg Monkfish
Vitamin A 46IU 30IU Monkfish
Vitamin A 14µg 9µg Monkfish
Vitamin E 0.2mg Perch
Vitamin D 3µg Perch
Manganese 0.031mg 0.7mg Perch
Selenium 46.8µg 12.6µg Monkfish
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.07mg Perch
Vitamin B2 0.073mg 0.1mg Perch
Vitamin B3 2.558mg 1.52mg Monkfish
Vitamin B5 0.173mg 0.75mg Perch
Vitamin B6 0.277mg 0.12mg Monkfish
Vitamin B12 1.04µg 1.9µg Perch
Vitamin K 0.1µg Perch
Folate 8µg 5µg Monkfish
Choline 65mg Perch
Saturated Fat 0.185g Monkfish
Monounsaturated Fat 0.152g Perch
Polyunsaturated fat 0.368g Perch
Tryptophan 0.208mg 0.217mg Perch
Threonine 0.814mg 0.85mg Perch
Isoleucine 0.855mg 0.893mg Perch
Leucine 1.509mg 1.576mg Perch
Lysine 1.705mg 1.781mg Perch
Methionine 0.549mg 0.574mg Perch
Phenylalanine 0.725mg 0.757mg Perch
Valine 0.956mg 0.999mg Perch
Histidine 0.547mg 0.571mg Perch
Omega-3 - EPA 0.079g Perch
Omega-3 - DHA 0.174g Perch
Omega-3 - DPA 0.028g Perch

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Monkfish Perch
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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%
Monkfish
40%
Perch
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Monkfish
44%
Perch

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Perch
Perch is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Perch
Perch is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Monkfish
Monkfish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 58mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Monkfish
Monkfish is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Monkfish
Monkfish contains less Sodium (difference - 39mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Monkfish
Monkfish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.185g)
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. Perch - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173678/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.