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Monkfish vs. Tilefish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Monkfish and Tilefish?

  • Monkfish has less Vitamin B12, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Selenium, and Vitamin B3 than Tilefish.
  • Tilefish's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 61% higher.
  • Monkfish contains less Cholesterol.

We used Fish, monkfish, cooked, dry heat and Fish, tilefish, cooked, dry heat types in this comparison.

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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
5
:
4
Tilefish
Tilefish
Contains more Iron +32.3%
Contains less Sodium -61%
Contains more Manganese +106.7%
Contains more Calcium +160%
Contains more Magnesium +22.2%
Contains more Copper +44.4%
Equal in Phosphorus - 236
Equal in Potassium - 512
Equal in Zinc - 0.53
Equal in Selenium - 51.5
Monkfish
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 16% 20% 110% 46% 3% 15% 12% 5% 256%
Tilefish
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 12% 24% 102% 46% 8% 15% 18% 2% 281%
Contains more Iron +32.3%
Contains less Sodium -61%
Contains more Manganese +106.7%
Contains more Calcium +160%
Contains more Magnesium +22.2%
Contains more Copper +44.4%
Equal in Phosphorus - 236
Equal in Potassium - 512
Equal in Zinc - 0.53
Equal in Selenium - 51.5

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
1
:
8
Tilefish
Tilefish
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +50%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +382.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +160.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +36.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +402.9%
Contains more Folate +112.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +140.4%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.3
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%
Tilefish
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 0% 0% 0% 35% 44% 66% 53% 70% 13% 313% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +50%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +382.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +160.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +36.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +402.9%
Contains more Folate +112.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +140.4%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.3

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Monkfish
Monkfish
2
:
2
Tilefish
Tilefish
Contains more Water +11.8%
Contains more Other +69%
Contains more Protein +32%
Contains more Fats +140.5%
Monkfish
19% 2% 79%
Protein: 18.56 g
Fats: 1.95 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 78.51 g
Other: 0.98 g
Tilefish
24% 5% 70%
Protein: 24.49 g
Fats: 4.69 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 70.24 g
Other: 0.58 g
Contains more Water +11.8%
Contains more Other +69%
Contains more Protein +32%
Contains more Fats +140.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Monkfish Tilefish Opinion
Protein 18.56g 24.49g Tilefish
Fats 1.95g 4.69g Tilefish
Calories 97kcal 147kcal Tilefish
Calcium 10mg 26mg Tilefish
Iron 0.41mg 0.31mg Monkfish
Magnesium 27mg 33mg Tilefish
Phosphorus 256mg 236mg Monkfish
Potassium 513mg 512mg Monkfish
Sodium 23mg 59mg Monkfish
Zinc 0.53mg 0.53mg
Copper 0.036mg 0.052mg Tilefish
Manganese 0.031mg 0.015mg Monkfish
Selenium 46.8µg 51.5µg Tilefish
Vitamin A 46IU 69IU Tilefish
Vitamin A RAE 14µg 21µg Tilefish
Vitamin C 1mg 0mg Monkfish
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.14mg Tilefish
Vitamin B2 0.073mg 0.19mg Tilefish
Vitamin B3 2.558mg 3.5mg Tilefish
Vitamin B5 0.173mg 0.87mg Tilefish
Vitamin B6 0.277mg 0.3mg Tilefish
Folate 8µg 17µg Tilefish
Vitamin B12 1.04µg 2.5µg Tilefish
Tryptophan 0.208mg 0.274mg Tilefish
Threonine 0.814mg 1.074mg Tilefish
Isoleucine 0.855mg 1.128mg Tilefish
Leucine 1.509mg 1.99mg Tilefish
Lysine 1.705mg 2.249mg Tilefish
Methionine 0.549mg 0.725mg Tilefish
Phenylalanine 0.725mg 0.956mg Tilefish
Valine 0.956mg 1.262mg Tilefish
Histidine 0.547mg 0.721mg Tilefish
Cholesterol 32mg 64mg Monkfish
Saturated Fat 0.868g Monkfish
Omega-3 - DHA 0.733g Tilefish
Omega-3 - EPA 0.172g Tilefish
Omega-3 - DPA 0.143g Tilefish
Monounsaturated Fat 1.332g Tilefish
Polyunsaturated fat 1.246g Tilefish

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Monkfish Tilefish
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
50%
Tilefish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Monkfish
51%
Tilefish

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tilefish
Tilefish is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Monkfish
Monkfish contains less Sodium (difference - 36mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Monkfish
Monkfish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Monkfish
Monkfish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.868g)
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 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.

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. Tilefish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175152/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.