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Monkfish vs. Steelhead trout — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Monkfish and Steelhead trout

  • Monkfish has more Selenium, however, Steelhead trout has more Vitamin B12.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Steelhead trout is 198% higher.
  • Steelhead trout has 2 times less Selenium than Monkfish. Monkfish has 46.8µg of Selenium, while Steelhead trout has 26µg.
  • Monkfish is lower in Cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Fish, monkfish, cooked, dry heat and Steelhead trout, boiled, canned (Alaska Native).

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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 Potassium +40.5%
Contains less Sodium -80.5%
Contains more Manganese +181.8%
Contains more Selenium +80%
Contains more Calcium +200%
Contains more Iron +56.1%
Contains more Copper +61.1%
Equal in Magnesium - 25
Equal in Phosphorus - 249
Equal in Zinc - 0.57
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 16% 20% 110% 46% 3% 15% 12% 5% 256%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 24% 18% 107% 33% 16% 16% 20% 2% 142%
Contains more Potassium +40.5%
Contains less Sodium -80.5%
Contains more Manganese +181.8%
Contains more Selenium +80%
Contains more Calcium +200%
Contains more Iron +56.1%
Contains more Copper +61.1%
Equal in Magnesium - 25
Equal in Phosphorus - 249
Equal in Zinc - 0.57

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.
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Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +41.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +456.7%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 43% 453% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 724% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +41.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +456.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +11.2%
Contains more Other +2350%
Contains more Protein +13.7%
Contains more Fats +323.6%
19% 2% 79%
Protein: 18.56 g
Fats: 1.95 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 78.51 g
Other: 0.98 g
21% 8% 71%
Protein: 21.11 g
Fats: 8.26 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 70.59 g
Other: 0.04 g
Contains more Water +11.2%
Contains more Other +2350%
Contains more Protein +13.7%
Contains more Fats +323.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Monkfish Steelhead trout Opinion
Protein 18.56g 21.11g Steelhead trout
Fats 1.95g 8.26g Steelhead trout
Calories 97kcal 159kcal Steelhead trout
Calcium 10mg 30mg Steelhead trout
Iron 0.41mg 0.64mg Steelhead trout
Magnesium 27mg 25mg Monkfish
Phosphorus 256mg 249mg Monkfish
Potassium 513mg 365mg Monkfish
Sodium 23mg 118mg Monkfish
Zinc 0.53mg 0.57mg Steelhead trout
Copper 0.036mg 0.058mg Steelhead trout
Manganese 0.031mg 0.011mg Monkfish
Selenium 46.8µg 26µg Monkfish
Vitamin A 46IU 65IU Steelhead trout
Vitamin A RAE 14µg 20µg Steelhead trout
Vitamin E 2.15mg Steelhead trout
Vitamin D 604IU Steelhead trout
Vitamin D 15.1µg Steelhead trout
Vitamin C 1mg 0mg Monkfish
Vitamin B1 0.029mg Monkfish
Vitamin B2 0.073mg Monkfish
Vitamin B3 2.558mg Monkfish
Vitamin B5 0.173mg Monkfish
Vitamin B6 0.277mg Monkfish
Folate 8µg Monkfish
Vitamin B12 1.04µg 5.79µg Steelhead trout
Tryptophan 0.208mg Monkfish
Threonine 0.814mg Monkfish
Isoleucine 0.855mg Monkfish
Leucine 1.509mg Monkfish
Lysine 1.705mg Monkfish
Methionine 0.549mg Monkfish
Phenylalanine 0.725mg Monkfish
Valine 0.956mg Monkfish
Histidine 0.547mg Monkfish
Cholesterol 32mg 59mg Monkfish
Saturated Fat 1.53g Monkfish
Omega-3 - DHA 0.54g Steelhead trout
Omega-3 - EPA 0.376g Steelhead trout
Omega-3 - DPA 0.13g Steelhead trout
Monounsaturated Fat 2.223g Steelhead trout
Polyunsaturated fat 1.225g Steelhead trout
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.014g Steelhead trout
Omega-3 - ALA 0.051g Steelhead trout

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Monkfish Steelhead trout
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
102%
Steelhead trout
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Monkfish
38%
Steelhead trout

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Monkfish
Monkfish is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Monkfish
Monkfish contains less Sodium (difference - 95mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Monkfish
Monkfish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Monkfish
Monkfish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.53g)
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 minerals?
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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.
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. Steelhead trout - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168060/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.