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Octopus vs. Monkfish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between octopus and monkfish

  • The amount of vitamin B12, iron, copper, selenium, vitamin B6, zinc, vitamin B5, and calcium in octopus is higher than in monkfish.
  • Octopus covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 1457% more than monkfish.
  • Octopus contains 23 times more iron than monkfish. While octopus contains 9.54mg of iron, monkfish contains only 0.41mg.
  • The amount of sodium in monkfish is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Mollusks, octopus, common, cooked, moist heat and Fish, monkfish, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 43% 32% 56% 358% 246% 92% 120% 60% 6.1% 489%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 3% 45% 15% 12% 14% 110% 3% 4% 255%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +122.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +960%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +22.8%
Contains more IronIron +2226.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +1952.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +534%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +51.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +91.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95%
~equal in Phosphorus ~256mg

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.
Octopus
11
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 27% 30% 24% 0% 14% 18% 71% 54% 150% 4500% 0.25% 18% 44%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 3.3% 4.7% 0% 0% 7.3% 17% 48% 10% 64% 130% 0% 6% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +700%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +542.9%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +96.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +47.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +420.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +133.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +3361.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +200%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.073mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
30% 2% 4% 61% 3%
Protein: 29.82 g
Fats: 2.08 g
Carbs: 4.4 g
Water: 60.5 g
Other: 3.2 g
19% 2% 79%
Protein: 18.56 g
Fats: 1.95 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 78.51 g
Other: 0.98 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +60.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +226.5%
Contains more WaterWater +29.8%
~equal in Fats ~1.95g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Octopus Monkfish DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 36µg 1.04µg 1457%
Iron 9.54mg 0.41mg 114%
Copper 0.739mg 0.036mg 78%
Selenium 89.6µg 46.8µg 78%
Vitamin B6 0.648mg 0.277mg 29%
Zinc 3.36mg 0.53mg 26%
Protein 29.82g 18.56g 23%
Cholesterol 96mg 32mg 21%
Sodium 460mg 23mg 19%
Choline 81mg 15%
Vitamin B5 0.9mg 0.173mg 15%
Calcium 106mg 10mg 10%
Magnesium 60mg 27mg 8%
Vitamin C 8mg 1mg 8%
Vitamin A 90µg 14µg 8%
Vitamin E 1.2mg 8%
Vitamin B3 3.78mg 2.558mg 8%
Folate 24µg 8µg 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.477g 3%
Calories 164kcal 97kcal 3%
Phosphorus 279mg 256mg 3%
Potassium 630mg 513mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.057mg 0.029mg 2%
Saturated fat 0.453g 2%
Manganese 0.047mg 0.031mg 1%
Carbs 4.4g 0g 1%
Monounsaturated fat 0.324g 1%
Fats 2.08g 1.95g 0%
Net carbs 4.4g 0g N/A
Vitamin B2 0.076mg 0.073mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.334mg 0.208mg 0%
Threonine 1.283mg 0.814mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.298mg 0.855mg 0%
Leucine 2.099mg 1.509mg 0%
Lysine 2.228mg 1.705mg 0%
Methionine 0.673mg 0.549mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.069mg 0.725mg 0%
Valine 1.303mg 0.956mg 0%
Histidine 0.573mg 0.547mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.152g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.162g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.012g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Octopus Monkfish
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
381%
Octopus
22%
Monkfish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
150%
Octopus
48%
Monkfish

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Octopus
Octopus is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Octopus
Octopus is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Octopus
Octopus is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Monkfish
Monkfish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 64mg)
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 - 437mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Monkfish
Monkfish is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.453g)
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. Octopus - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174249/nutrients
  2. Monkfish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171996/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.