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Monkfish vs. Yellowtail — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Monkfish and Yellowtail different?

  • Monkfish is richer in Phosphorus, and Vitamin B6, while Yellowtail is higher in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B12.
  • Yellowtail covers your daily need of Vitamin B3 38% more than Monkfish.
  • Monkfish is lower in Cholesterol.

Fish, monkfish, cooked, dry heat and Fish, yellowtail, mixed species, cooked, dry heat types were 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 Phosphorus +27.4%
Contains less Sodium -54%
Contains more Manganese +63.2%
Contains more Calcium +190%
Contains more Iron +53.7%
Contains more Magnesium +40.7%
Contains more Zinc +26.4%
Contains more Copper +61.1%
Equal in Potassium - 538
Equal in Selenium - 46.8
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% 28% 87% 48% 7% 19% 20% 3% 256%
Contains more Phosphorus +27.4%
Contains less Sodium -54%
Contains more Manganese +63.2%
Contains more Calcium +190%
Contains more Iron +53.7%
Contains more Magnesium +40.7%
Contains more Zinc +26.4%
Contains more Copper +61.1%
Equal in Potassium - 538
Equal in Selenium - 46.8

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 B2 +43.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +49.7%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin A +126.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +190%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +503.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +240.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +293.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +20.2%
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 7% 0% 0% 10% 44% 12% 164% 41% 43% 3% 157% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +43.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +49.7%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin A +126.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +190%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +503.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +240.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +293.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +20.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +16.6%
Contains more Protein +59.9%
Contains more Fats +244.6%
19% 2% 79%
Protein: 18.56 g
Fats: 1.95 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 78.51 g
Other: 0.98 g
30% 7% 67%
Protein: 29.67 g
Fats: 6.72 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 67.33 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more Water +16.6%
Contains more Protein +59.9%
Contains more Fats +244.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Monkfish Yellowtail Opinion
Protein 18.56g 29.67g Yellowtail
Fats 1.95g 6.72g Yellowtail
Calories 97kcal 187kcal Yellowtail
Calcium 10mg 29mg Yellowtail
Iron 0.41mg 0.63mg Yellowtail
Magnesium 27mg 38mg Yellowtail
Phosphorus 256mg 201mg Monkfish
Potassium 513mg 538mg Yellowtail
Sodium 23mg 50mg Monkfish
Zinc 0.53mg 0.67mg Yellowtail
Copper 0.036mg 0.058mg Yellowtail
Manganese 0.031mg 0.019mg Monkfish
Selenium 46.8µg 46.8µg
Vitamin A 46IU 104IU Yellowtail
Vitamin A RAE 14µg 31µg Yellowtail
Vitamin C 1mg 2.9mg Yellowtail
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.175mg Yellowtail
Vitamin B2 0.073mg 0.051mg Monkfish
Vitamin B3 2.558mg 8.718mg Yellowtail
Vitamin B5 0.173mg 0.681mg Yellowtail
Vitamin B6 0.277mg 0.185mg Monkfish
Folate 8µg 4µg Monkfish
Vitamin B12 1.04µg 1.25µg Yellowtail
Tryptophan 0.208mg 0.332mg Yellowtail
Threonine 0.814mg 1.301mg Yellowtail
Isoleucine 0.855mg 1.367mg Yellowtail
Leucine 1.509mg 2.411mg Yellowtail
Lysine 1.705mg 2.725mg Yellowtail
Methionine 0.549mg 0.878mg Yellowtail
Phenylalanine 0.725mg 1.158mg Yellowtail
Valine 0.956mg 1.528mg Yellowtail
Histidine 0.547mg 0.873mg Yellowtail
Cholesterol 32mg 71mg Monkfish

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Monkfish Yellowtail
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
40%
Yellowtail
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Monkfish
49%
Yellowtail

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Yellowtail
Yellowtail is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Monkfish
Monkfish contains less Sodium (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Monkfish
Monkfish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 39mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food contains less Saturated Fat?
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The foods are relatively equal in Saturated Fat ( 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 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. Yellowtail - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174248/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.