Monkfish vs. Scallops — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between monkfish and scallops
- Monkfish has more selenium, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, and potassium, while scallops have more vitamin B12, phosphorus, and zinc.
- Scallops cover your daily need for vitamin B12, 46% more than monkfish.
- Monkfish contains 2 times more vitamin B6 than scallops. While monkfish contains 0.277mg of vitamin B6, scallops contain only 0.112mg.
- The amount of sodium in monkfish is lower.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fish, monkfish, cooked, dry heat and Mollusks, scallop, (bay and sea), cooked, steamed.
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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 PotassiumPotassium | +63.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -96.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +115.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +37% |
| Contains more IronIron | +41.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +192.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +66.4% |
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 | +600% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +141.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +204.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +137.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +147.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +111.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +106.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +150% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +132.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +11.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +10.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +202% |
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 Sodium |
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.04µg | 2.15µg | 46% |
| Selenium | 46.8µg | 21.7µg | 46% |
| Sodium | 23mg | 667mg | 28% |
| Phosphorus | 256mg | 426mg | 24% |
| Choline | 110.7mg | 20% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.277mg | 0.112mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.558mg | 1.076mg | 9% |
| Zinc | 0.53mg | 1.55mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 513mg | 314mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.073mg | 0.024mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.173mg | 0.366mg | 4% |
| Protein | 18.56g | 20.54g | 4% |
| Folate | 8µg | 20µg | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 32mg | 41mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.41mg | 0.58mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 27mg | 37mg | 2% |
| Starch | 3.69g | 2% | |
| Carbs | 0g | 5.41g | 2% |
| Fats | 1.95g | 0.84g | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.218g | 1% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.222g | 1% | |
| Calories | 97kcal | 111kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.029mg | 0.012mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 14µg | 2µg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 5.41g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 0% | |
| Calcium | 10mg | 10mg | 0% |
| Copper | 0.036mg | 0.033mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.031mg | 0.029mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.009g | N/A | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.082g | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.208mg | 0.173mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.814mg | 0.629mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.855mg | 0.692mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.509mg | 1.226mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.705mg | 1.258mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.549mg | 0.487mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.725mg | 0.597mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.956mg | 0.645mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.547mg | 0.314mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.072g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.104g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.005g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g | N/A |
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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 lower in glycemic index?
Scallops is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Monkfish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Monkfish is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Monkfish contains less Sodium (difference - 644mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Monkfish is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.218g)
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.
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.