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Monkfish vs. Smelt — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Monkfish and Smelt

  • Monkfish has more Vitamin B6, while Smelt has more Vitamin B12, Manganese, Copper, Zinc, Vitamin B5, Iron, Calcium, and Vitamin B2.
  • Smelt covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 122% more than Monkfish.
  • Monkfish contains 2 times more Vitamin B6 than Smelt. While Monkfish contains 0.277mg of Vitamin B6, Smelt contains only 0.17mg.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Monkfish is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fish, monkfish, cooked, dry heat and Fish, smelt, rainbow, 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%
Smelt
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 27% 23% 33% 43% 59% 58% 126% 10% 117% 255%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +37.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -70.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +40.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +670%
Contains more IronIron +180.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +394.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +300%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +15.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2803.2%
~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%
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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 0% 3.5% 0% 0% 2.5% 34% 33% 44% 39% 496% 0% 3.8% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +190%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +44.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +62.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +60%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +26.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +327.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +281.7%
~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
Smelt
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23% 3% 73%
Protein: 22.6 g
Fats: 3.1 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 72.79 g
Other: 1.51 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +21.8%
Contains more FatsFats +59%
Contains more OtherOther +54.1%
~equal in Carbs ~0g
~equal in Water ~72.79g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Monkfish Smelt Opinion
Calories 97kcal 124kcal Smelt
Protein 18.56g 22.6g Smelt
Fats 1.95g 3.1g Smelt
Vitamin C 1mg 0mg Monkfish
Cholesterol 32mg 90mg Monkfish
Magnesium 27mg 38mg Smelt
Calcium 10mg 77mg Smelt
Potassium 513mg 372mg Monkfish
Iron 0.41mg 1.15mg Smelt
Copper 0.036mg 0.178mg Smelt
Zinc 0.53mg 2.12mg Smelt
Phosphorus 256mg 295mg Smelt
Sodium 23mg 77mg Monkfish
Vitamin A 46IU 58IU Smelt
Vitamin A 14µg 17µg Smelt
Manganese 0.031mg 0.9mg Smelt
Selenium 46.8µg 46.8µg
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.01mg Monkfish
Vitamin B2 0.073mg 0.146mg Smelt
Vitamin B3 2.558mg 1.766mg Monkfish
Vitamin B5 0.173mg 0.74mg Smelt
Vitamin B6 0.277mg 0.17mg Monkfish
Vitamin B12 1.04µg 3.97µg Smelt
Folate 8µg 5µg Monkfish
Saturated Fat 0.579g Monkfish
Monounsaturated Fat 0.822g Smelt
Polyunsaturated fat 1.135g Smelt
Tryptophan 0.208mg 0.253mg Smelt
Threonine 0.814mg 0.991mg Smelt
Isoleucine 0.855mg 1.041mg Smelt
Leucine 1.509mg 1.837mg Smelt
Lysine 1.705mg 2.076mg Smelt
Methionine 0.549mg 0.669mg Smelt
Phenylalanine 0.725mg 0.882mg Smelt
Valine 0.956mg 1.164mg Smelt
Histidine 0.547mg 0.665mg Smelt
Omega-3 - EPA 0.353g Smelt
Omega-3 - DHA 0.536g Smelt
Omega-3 - DPA 0.023g Smelt

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Monkfish Smelt
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
50%
Smelt
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Monkfish
75%
Smelt

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Smelt
Smelt is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Monkfish
Monkfish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 58mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Monkfish
Monkfish contains less Sodium (difference - 54mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Monkfish
Monkfish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.579g)
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 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.

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. Smelt - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175147/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.