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Monkfish vs. Swordfish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Monkfish and Swordfish

  • Monkfish contains less Vitamin B3, Selenium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, and Phosphorus than Swordfish.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 from Swordfish is 42% higher.
  • Monkfish is lower in Cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Fish, monkfish, cooked, dry heat and Fish, swordfish, 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.
Contains more Calcium +66.7%
Contains less Sodium -76.3%
Contains more Manganese +138.5%
Contains more Magnesium +29.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +18.8%
Contains more Zinc +47.2%
Contains more Copper +27.8%
Contains more Selenium +46.4%
Equal in Iron - 0.45
Equal in Potassium - 499
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 2% 17% 25% 131% 45% 13% 22% 16% 2% 374%
Contains more Calcium +66.7%
Contains less Sodium -76.3%
Contains more Manganese +138.5%
Contains more Magnesium +29.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +18.8%
Contains more Zinc +47.2%
Contains more Copper +27.8%
Contains more Selenium +46.4%
Equal in Iron - 0.45
Equal in Potassium - 499

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 B2 +15.9%
Contains more Folate +300%
Contains more Vitamin A +180.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +206.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +261.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +141%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +122%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +55.8%
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 8% 49% 498% 0% 23% 15% 174% 26% 142% 2% 203% 1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +15.9%
Contains more Folate +300%
Contains more Vitamin A +180.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +206.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +261.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +141%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +122%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +55.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +15%
Contains more Other +172.2%
Contains more Protein +26.3%
Contains more Fats +306.7%
19% 2% 79%
Protein: 18.56 g
Fats: 1.95 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 78.51 g
Other: 0.98 g
23% 8% 68%
Protein: 23.45 g
Fats: 7.93 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.26 g
Other: 0.36 g
Contains more Water +15%
Contains more Other +172.2%
Contains more Protein +26.3%
Contains more Fats +306.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Monkfish Swordfish
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Monkfish Swordfish Opinion
Protein 18.56g 23.45g Swordfish
Fats 1.95g 7.93g Swordfish
Calories 97kcal 172kcal Swordfish
Calcium 10mg 6mg Monkfish
Iron 0.41mg 0.45mg Swordfish
Magnesium 27mg 35mg Swordfish
Phosphorus 256mg 304mg Swordfish
Potassium 513mg 499mg Monkfish
Sodium 23mg 97mg Monkfish
Zinc 0.53mg 0.78mg Swordfish
Copper 0.036mg 0.046mg Swordfish
Manganese 0.031mg 0.013mg Monkfish
Selenium 46.8µg 68.5µg Swordfish
Vitamin A 46IU 129IU Swordfish
Vitamin A RAE 14µg 43µg Swordfish
Vitamin E 2.41mg Swordfish
Vitamin D 666IU Swordfish
Vitamin D 16.6µg Swordfish
Vitamin C 1mg 0mg Monkfish
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.089mg Swordfish
Vitamin B2 0.073mg 0.063mg Monkfish
Vitamin B3 2.558mg 9.254mg Swordfish
Vitamin B5 0.173mg 0.417mg Swordfish
Vitamin B6 0.277mg 0.615mg Swordfish
Folate 8µg 2µg Monkfish
Vitamin B12 1.04µg 1.62µg Swordfish
Vitamin K 0.1µg Swordfish
Tryptophan 0.208mg 0.265mg Swordfish
Threonine 0.814mg 1.035mg Swordfish
Isoleucine 0.855mg 1.088mg Swordfish
Leucine 1.509mg 1.919mg Swordfish
Lysine 1.705mg 2.168mg Swordfish
Methionine 0.549mg 0.699mg Swordfish
Phenylalanine 0.725mg 0.922mg Swordfish
Valine 0.956mg 1.216mg Swordfish
Histidine 0.547mg 0.695mg Swordfish
Cholesterol 32mg 78mg Monkfish
Trans Fat 0.056g Monkfish
Saturated Fat 1.911g Monkfish
Omega-3 - DHA 0.772g Swordfish
Omega-3 - EPA 0.127g Swordfish
Omega-3 - DPA 0.168g Swordfish
Monounsaturated Fat 3.544g Swordfish
Polyunsaturated fat 1.368g Swordfish
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.022g Swordfish

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Monkfish Swordfish
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
95%
Swordfish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Monkfish
64%
Swordfish

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Swordfish
Swordfish is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Swordfish
Swordfish is relatively richer in vitamins
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 - 74mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Monkfish
Monkfish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 46mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Monkfish
Monkfish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.911g)
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 ($)

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. Swordfish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173704/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.