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Monkfish vs. Sablefish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Monkfish and Sablefish

  • Monkfish has more Phosphorus, while Sablefish has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Iron, Vitamin B5, Magnesium, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B6.
  • Sablefish's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 17% higher.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Monkfish is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Fish, monkfish, cooked, dry heat and Fish, sablefish, 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 Phosphorus +19.1%
Contains more Potassium +11.8%
Contains less Sodium -68.1%
Contains more Zinc +29.3%
Contains more Copper +28.6%
Contains more Manganese +63.2%
Contains more Calcium +350%
Contains more Iron +300%
Contains more Magnesium +163%
Equal in Selenium - 46.8
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 14% 62% 51% 93% 41% 10% 12% 10% 3% 256%
Contains more Phosphorus +19.1%
Contains more Potassium +11.8%
Contains less Sodium -68.1%
Contains more Zinc +29.3%
Contains more Copper +28.6%
Contains more Manganese +63.2%
Contains more Calcium +350%
Contains more Iron +300%
Contains more Magnesium +163%
Equal in Selenium - 46.8

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.
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Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +634.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +320.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +57.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +100.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +24.9%
Contains more Folate +112.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +38.5%
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 21% 0% 0% 0% 31% 27% 97% 52% 80% 13% 180% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +634.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +320.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +57.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +100.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +24.9%
Contains more Folate +112.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +38.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +24.9%
Contains more Other +188.2%
Contains more Fats +906.2%
Equal in Protein - 17.19
19% 2% 79%
Protein: 18.56 g
Fats: 1.95 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 78.51 g
Other: 0.98 g
17% 20% 63%
Protein: 17.19 g
Fats: 19.62 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 62.85 g
Other: 0.34 g
Contains more Water +24.9%
Contains more Other +188.2%
Contains more Fats +906.2%
Equal in Protein - 17.19

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Monkfish Sablefish Opinion
Protein 18.56g 17.19g Monkfish
Fats 1.95g 19.62g Sablefish
Calories 97kcal 250kcal Sablefish
Calcium 10mg 45mg Sablefish
Iron 0.41mg 1.64mg Sablefish
Magnesium 27mg 71mg Sablefish
Phosphorus 256mg 215mg Monkfish
Potassium 513mg 459mg Monkfish
Sodium 23mg 72mg Monkfish
Zinc 0.53mg 0.41mg Monkfish
Copper 0.036mg 0.028mg Monkfish
Manganese 0.031mg 0.019mg Monkfish
Selenium 46.8µg 46.8µg
Vitamin A 46IU 338IU Sablefish
Vitamin A RAE 14µg 102µg Sablefish
Vitamin C 1mg 0mg Monkfish
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.122mg Sablefish
Vitamin B2 0.073mg 0.115mg Sablefish
Vitamin B3 2.558mg 5.128mg Sablefish
Vitamin B5 0.173mg 0.865mg Sablefish
Vitamin B6 0.277mg 0.346mg Sablefish
Folate 8µg 17µg Sablefish
Vitamin B12 1.04µg 1.44µg Sablefish
Tryptophan 0.208mg 0.193mg Monkfish
Threonine 0.814mg 0.754mg Monkfish
Isoleucine 0.855mg 0.792mg Monkfish
Leucine 1.509mg 1.397mg Monkfish
Lysine 1.705mg 1.579mg Monkfish
Methionine 0.549mg 0.509mg Monkfish
Phenylalanine 0.725mg 0.671mg Monkfish
Valine 0.956mg 0.886mg Monkfish
Histidine 0.547mg 0.506mg Monkfish
Cholesterol 32mg 63mg Monkfish
Saturated Fat 4.099g Monkfish
Omega-3 - DHA 0.92g Sablefish
Omega-3 - EPA 0.867g Sablefish
Omega-3 - DPA 0.216g Sablefish
Monounsaturated Fat 10.328g Sablefish
Polyunsaturated fat 2.618g Sablefish

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Monkfish Sablefish
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
41%
Sablefish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Monkfish
55%
Sablefish

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sablefish
Sablefish is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Monkfish
Monkfish contains less Sodium (difference - 49mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Monkfish
Monkfish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 31mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Monkfish
Monkfish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.099g)
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 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.

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. Sablefish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174240/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.