Monkfish vs. Rockfish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between monkfish and rockfish
- Monkfish contains less selenium, vitamin B12, and vitamin B2 than rockfish.
- Daily need coverage for selenium for rockfish is 53% higher.
- Monkfish is lower in cholesterol.
Food types used in this article are Fish, monkfish, cooked, dry heat and Fish, rockfish, Pacific, 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.
| Contains more IronIron | +13.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +23.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -74.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +138.5% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +22.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +70% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +13.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +62.8% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +180% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +14.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +209.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +13.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +133.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +52.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +25% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +20.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +19.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +51% |
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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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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 46.8µg | 76.2µg | 53% |
| Vitamin D | 4.6µg | 23% | |
| Vitamin D | 183IU | 23% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.04µg | 1.59µg | 23% |
| Choline | 78.7mg | 14% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.073mg | 0.226mg | 12% |
| Cholesterol | 32mg | 61mg | 10% |
| Protein | 18.56g | 22.23g | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.173mg | 0.404mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.277mg | 0.241mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 23mg | 89mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.485g | 3% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.44mg | 3% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.42g | 2% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.558mg | 2.897mg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.466g | 1% | |
| Folate | 8µg | 10µg | 1% |
| Calories | 97kcal | 109kcal | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.031mg | 0.013mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 14µg | 5µg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 256mg | 248mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.53mg | 0.43mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.036mg | 0.041mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.41mg | 0.36mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 513mg | 467mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 10mg | 17mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 27mg | 33mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Fats | 1.95g | 1.62g | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.029mg | 0.027mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.025g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.208mg | 0.296mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.814mg | 1.014mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.855mg | 1.06mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.509mg | 1.835mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.705mg | 2.188mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.549mg | 0.707mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.725mg | 0.935mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.956mg | 1.106mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.547mg | 0.502mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.107g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.238g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.027g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.005g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Carbs diet | Equal | |
| 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Rockfish is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Monkfish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Monkfish is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Monkfish contains less Sodium (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Monkfish is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.42g)
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 minerals?
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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.