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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.
Monkfish
Monkfish
2
:
7
Smelt
Smelt
Contains more Potassium +37.9%
Contains less Sodium -70.1%
Contains more Calcium +670%
Contains more Iron +180.5%
Contains more Magnesium +40.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +15.2%
Contains more Zinc +300%
Contains more Copper +394.4%
Contains more Manganese +2803.2%
Equal in Selenium - 46.8
Monkfish
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 16% 20% 110% 46% 3% 15% 12% 5% 256%
Smelt
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 44% 28% 127% 33% 11% 58% 60% 118% 256%
Contains more Potassium +37.9%
Contains less Sodium -70.1%
Contains more Calcium +670%
Contains more Iron +180.5%
Contains more Magnesium +40.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +15.2%
Contains more Zinc +300%
Contains more Copper +394.4%
Contains more Manganese +2803.2%
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.
Monkfish
Monkfish
5
:
4
Smelt
Smelt
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +190%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +44.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +62.9%
Contains more Folate +60%
Contains more Vitamin A +26.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +327.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +281.7%
Monkfish
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%
Smelt
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 0% 0% 0% 3% 34% 34% 45% 40% 4% 497% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +190%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +44.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +62.9%
Contains more Folate +60%
Contains more Vitamin A +26.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +327.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +281.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Monkfish
Monkfish
1
:
3
Smelt
Smelt
Contains more Protein +21.8%
Contains more Fats +59%
Contains more Other +54.1%
Equal in Water - 72.79
Monkfish
19% 2% 79%
Protein: 18.56 g
Fats: 1.95 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 78.51 g
Other: 0.98 g
Smelt
23% 3% 73%
Protein: 22.6 g
Fats: 3.1 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 72.79 g
Other: 1.51 g
Contains more Protein +21.8%
Contains more Fats +59%
Contains more Other +54.1%
Equal in Water - 72.79

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 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 vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Monkfish Smelt Opinion
Protein 18.56g 22.6g Smelt
Fats 1.95g 3.1g Smelt
Calories 97kcal 124kcal Smelt
Calcium 10mg 77mg Smelt
Iron 0.41mg 1.15mg Smelt
Magnesium 27mg 38mg Smelt
Phosphorus 256mg 295mg Smelt
Potassium 513mg 372mg Monkfish
Sodium 23mg 77mg Monkfish
Zinc 0.53mg 2.12mg Smelt
Copper 0.036mg 0.178mg Smelt
Manganese 0.031mg 0.9mg Smelt
Selenium 46.8µg 46.8µg
Vitamin A 46IU 58IU Smelt
Vitamin A RAE 14µg 17µg Smelt
Vitamin C 1mg 0mg Monkfish
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
Folate 8µg 5µg Monkfish
Vitamin B12 1.04µg 3.97µg 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
Cholesterol 32mg 90mg Monkfish
Saturated Fat 0.579g Monkfish
Omega-3 - DHA 0.536g Smelt
Omega-3 - EPA 0.353g Smelt
Omega-3 - DPA 0.023g Smelt
Monounsaturated Fat 0.822g Smelt
Polyunsaturated fat 1.135g Smelt

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Monkfish Smelt
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
55%
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 contains less Sodium?
Monkfish
Monkfish contains less Sodium (difference - 54mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Monkfish
Monkfish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 58mg)
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.