Monkfish vs. Shad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Monkfish and Shad different?
- Monkfish is richer in Vitamin B12, while Shad is higher in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B5, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Iron, and Copper.
- Shad covers your daily need of Vitamin B3 51% more than Monkfish.
- Monkfish contains 7 times more Vitamin B12 than Shad. Monkfish contains 1.04µg of Vitamin B12, while Shad contains 0.14µg.
- Monkfish is lower in Cholesterol.
Fish, monkfish, cooked, dry heat and Fish, shad, american, cooked, dry heat types were used in this article.
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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 ZincZinc | +12.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -64.6% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +40.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +500% |
| Contains more IronIron | +202.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +127.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +36.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +74.2% |
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 B12Vitamin B12 | +642.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +160.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +531% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +321.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +321% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +400% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +66.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +112.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +32.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +17% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +805.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +44.9% |
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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 Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Saturated Fat | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 97kcal | 252kcal |
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| Protein | 18.56g | 21.71g |
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| Fats | 1.95g | 17.65g |
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| Vitamin C | 1mg | 0mg |
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| Cholesterol | 32mg | 96mg |
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| Magnesium | 27mg | 38mg |
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| Calcium | 10mg | 60mg |
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| Potassium | 513mg | 492mg |
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| Iron | 0.41mg | 1.24mg |
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| Copper | 0.036mg | 0.082mg |
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| Zinc | 0.53mg | 0.47mg |
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| Phosphorus | 256mg | 349mg |
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| Sodium | 23mg | 65mg |
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| Vitamin A | 46IU | 120IU |
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| Vitamin A | 14µg | 36µg |
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| Manganese | 0.031mg | 0.054mg |
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| Selenium | 46.8µg | 46.8µg | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.029mg | 0.183mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.073mg | 0.308mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 2.558mg | 10.769mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.173mg | 0.865mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.277mg | 0.462mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.04µg | 0.14µg |
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| Folate | 8µg | 17µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.208mg | 0.243mg |
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| Threonine | 0.814mg | 0.952mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.855mg | 1mg |
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| Leucine | 1.509mg | 1.764mg |
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| Lysine | 1.705mg | 1.993mg |
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| Methionine | 0.549mg | 0.642mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.725mg | 0.847mg |
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| Valine | 0.956mg | 1.118mg |
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| Histidine | 0.547mg | 0.639mg |
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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 minerals?
Shad is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Shad is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Monkfish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 64mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Monkfish contains less Sodium (difference - 42mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food contains less Saturated Fat?
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The foods are relatively equal in Saturated Fat ( 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 ($)