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Monkfish vs. Skipjack tuna — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Monkfish and Skipjack tuna

  • The amount of Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Iron, Copper, and Vitamin B5 in Skipjack tuna is higher than in Monkfish.
  • Skipjack tuna covers your daily need of Vitamin B3 101% more than Monkfish.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Monkfish is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fish, monkfish, cooked, dry heat and Fish, tuna, skipjack, fresh, 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.
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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 31% 11% 46% 60% 37% 29% 122% 6.1% 2.5% 255%
Contains less SodiumSodium -51.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +63.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +63%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +270%
Contains more IronIron +290.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +205.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +98.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +11.3%
~equal in Potassium ~522mg
~equal in Selenium ~46.8µg

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%
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% 3.6% 0% 0% 9.5% 28% 352% 29% 226% 274% 0% 7.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +30.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +31%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +67.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +633.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +180.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +254.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +110.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +25%
~equal in Vitamin C ~1mg
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
28% 62% 8%
Protein: 28.21 g
Fats: 1.29 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 62.28 g
Other: 8.22 g
Contains more FatsFats +51.2%
Contains more WaterWater +26.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +52%
Contains more OtherOther +738.8%
~equal in Carbs ~0g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Monkfish Skipjack tuna
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Monkfish Skipjack tuna Opinion
Calories 97kcal 132kcal Skipjack tuna
Protein 18.56g 28.21g Skipjack tuna
Fats 1.95g 1.29g Monkfish
Vitamin C 1mg 1mg
Cholesterol 32mg 60mg Monkfish
Magnesium 27mg 44mg Skipjack tuna
Calcium 10mg 37mg Skipjack tuna
Potassium 513mg 522mg Skipjack tuna
Iron 0.41mg 1.6mg Skipjack tuna
Copper 0.036mg 0.11mg Skipjack tuna
Zinc 0.53mg 1.05mg Skipjack tuna
Phosphorus 256mg 285mg Skipjack tuna
Sodium 23mg 47mg Monkfish
Vitamin A 46IU 60IU Skipjack tuna
Vitamin A 14µg 18µg Skipjack tuna
Manganese 0.031mg 0.019mg Monkfish
Selenium 46.8µg 46.8µg
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.038mg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin B2 0.073mg 0.122mg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin B3 2.558mg 18.756mg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin B5 0.173mg 0.485mg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin B6 0.277mg 0.981mg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin B12 1.04µg 2.19µg Skipjack tuna
Folate 8µg 10µg Skipjack tuna
Saturated Fat 0.42g Monkfish
Monounsaturated Fat 0.243g Skipjack tuna
Polyunsaturated fat 0.403g Skipjack tuna
Tryptophan 0.208mg 0.316mg Skipjack tuna
Threonine 0.814mg 1.237mg Skipjack tuna
Isoleucine 0.855mg 1.3mg Skipjack tuna
Leucine 1.509mg 2.293mg Skipjack tuna
Lysine 1.705mg 2.59mg Skipjack tuna
Methionine 0.549mg 0.835mg Skipjack tuna
Phenylalanine 0.725mg 1.101mg Skipjack tuna
Valine 0.956mg 1.453mg Skipjack tuna
Histidine 0.547mg 0.83mg Skipjack tuna
Omega-3 - EPA 0.091g Skipjack tuna
Omega-3 - DHA 0.237g Skipjack tuna
Omega-3 - DPA 0.017g Skipjack tuna

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Monkfish Skipjack tuna
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
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
22%
Monkfish
72%
Skipjack tuna
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Monkfish
60%
Skipjack tuna

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Monkfish
Monkfish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 28mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Monkfish
Monkfish contains less Sodium (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Monkfish
Monkfish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.42g)
Which food is cheaper?
Monkfish
Monkfish is cheaper (difference - $8)
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)

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. Skipjack tuna - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172005/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.