Monkfish vs. Whiting — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between monkfish and whiting?
- Monkfish is richer in selenium, vitamin B6, and vitamin B3, yet whiting is richer in vitamin B12 and calcium.
- Whiting's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 65% higher.
- Monkfish has 2 times more vitamin B6 than whiting. Monkfish has 0.277mg of vitamin B6, while whiting has 0.18mg.
- Monkfish contains less cholesterol.
We used Fish, monkfish, cooked, dry heat and Fish, whiting, mixed species, 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.
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +18.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -82.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +13.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +520% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +11.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +11.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +319.4% |
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 Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +21.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +53.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +53.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +171.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +134.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +44.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +150% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +87.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +15.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +716.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +26.5% |
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Water
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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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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.04µg | 2.6µg | 65% |
| Cholesterol | 32mg | 84mg | 17% |
| Choline | 83.3mg | 15% | |
| Selenium | 46.8µg | 41.1µg | 10% |
| Protein | 18.56g | 23.48g | 10% |
| Vitamin D | 73IU | 9% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.8µg | 9% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.277mg | 0.18mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.558mg | 1.67mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 23mg | 132mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 10mg | 62mg | 5% |
| Manganese | 0.031mg | 0.13mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 256mg | 285mg | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.587g | 4% | |
| Vitamin A | 14µg | 38µg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.38mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.029mg | 0.068mg | 3% |
| Folate | 8µg | 15µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.173mg | 0.25mg | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.4g | 2% | |
| Potassium | 513mg | 434mg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.445g | 1% | |
| Calories | 97kcal | 116kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.073mg | 0.06mg | 1% |
| Fats | 1.95g | 1.69g | 0% |
| Magnesium | 27mg | 27mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0.41mg | 0.42mg | 0% |
| Copper | 0.036mg | 0.04mg | 0% |
| Zinc | 0.53mg | 0.53mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.208mg | 0.263mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.814mg | 1.029mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.855mg | 1.082mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.509mg | 1.908mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.705mg | 2.156mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.549mg | 0.695mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.725mg | 0.917mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.956mg | 1.21mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.547mg | 0.691mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.283g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.235g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.017g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Carbs diet | Equal | |
| 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
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42%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
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Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Whiting is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Whiting is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Monkfish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 52mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Monkfish is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Monkfish contains less Sodium (difference - 109mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Monkfish is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.4g)
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 ($)