Monkfish vs. Sockeye salmon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are monkfish and sockeye salmon different?
- Monkfish is higher in selenium; however, sockeye salmon is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, vitamin B5, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, and phosphorus.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for sockeye salmon is 143% higher.
- Monkfish has less cholesterol.
Fish, monkfish, cooked, dry heat and Fish, salmon, sockeye, cooked, dry heat are the varieties 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 PotassiumPotassium | +17.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -75% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +138.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +31.8% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +33.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +26.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +111.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +19.1% |
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 FolateFolate | +14.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +314.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +441.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +237% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +295.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +636.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +198.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +329.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
18.56 g
Fats:
1.95 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
78.51 g
Other:
0.98 g
Protein:
26.48 g
Fats:
5.57 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
67.33 g
Other:
0.62 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +16.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +58.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +42.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +185.6% |
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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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.04µg | 4.47µg | 143% |
| Vitamin D | 16.7µg | 84% | |
| Vitamin D | 670IU | 84% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.558mg | 10.123mg | 47% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.277mg | 0.827mg | 42% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.173mg | 1.274mg | 22% |
| Selenium | 46.8µg | 35.5µg | 21% |
| Choline | 112.6mg | 20% | |
| Protein | 18.56g | 26.48g | 16% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.073mg | 0.246mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.029mg | 0.157mg | 11% |
| Cholesterol | 32mg | 61mg | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.327g | 9% | |
| Phosphorus | 256mg | 305mg | 7% |
| Vitamin E | 0.99mg | 7% | |
| Fats | 1.95g | 5.57g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.864g | 5% | |
| Vitamin A | 14µg | 58µg | 5% |
| Saturated fat | 0.969g | 4% | |
| Copper | 0.036mg | 0.076mg | 4% |
| Calories | 97kcal | 156kcal | 3% |
| Sodium | 23mg | 92mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 513mg | 436mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 27mg | 36mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.031mg | 0.013mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.41mg | 0.52mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 10mg | 11mg | 0% |
| Zinc | 0.53mg | 0.55mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0% | |
| Folate | 8µg | 7µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.023g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.208mg | 0.335mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.814mg | 1.247mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.855mg | 1.274mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.509mg | 2.185mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.705mg | 2.574mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.549mg | 0.858mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.725mg | 1.086mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.956mg | 1.461mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.547mg | 0.711mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.299g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.56g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.093g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.019g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| 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%
113%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
47%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sockeye salmon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sockeye salmon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Monkfish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Monkfish is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Monkfish contains less Sodium (difference - 69mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Monkfish is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.969g)
Which food is cheaper?
Monkfish is cheaper (difference - $13)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)