Orange roughy vs. Monkfish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between orange roughy and monkfish
- Orange roughy has more selenium and iron; however, monkfish is higher in vitamin B12, phosphorus, vitamin B6, and potassium.
- Orange roughy covers your daily selenium needs 75% more than monkfish.
- Monkfish contains 3 times less iron than orange roughy. Orange roughy contains 1.13mg of iron, while monkfish contains 0.41mg.
- Monkfish has less cholesterol.
Food varieties used in this article are Fish, roughy, orange, cooked, dry 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.
| Contains more IronIron | +175.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +108.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +19.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +88.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +50% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +183.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +65.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +151% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -66.7% |
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 AVitamin A | +71.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +55.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +15.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +40.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +208.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +313.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +121.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +60% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
22.64 g
Fats:
0.9 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
66.97 g
Other:
9.49 g
Protein:
18.56 g
Fats:
1.95 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
78.51 g
Other:
0.98 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +22% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +868.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +116.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +17.2% |
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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 | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 88.3µg | 46.8µg | 75% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.47µg | 1.04µg | 24% |
| Phosphorus | 102mg | 256mg | 22% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.067mg | 0.277mg | 16% |
| Cholesterol | 80mg | 32mg | 16% |
| Vitamin E | 1.87mg | 12% | |
| Potassium | 181mg | 513mg | 10% |
| Iron | 1.13mg | 0.41mg | 9% |
| Protein | 22.64g | 18.56g | 8% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.82mg | 2.558mg | 5% |
| Copper | 0.075mg | 0.036mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.056mg | 0.173mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 69mg | 23mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.32mg | 0.53mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 27mg | 2% |
| Fats | 0.9g | 1.95g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 24µg | 14µg | 1% |
| Folate | 5µg | 8µg | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.439g | 1% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.045mg | 0.029mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.063mg | 0.073mg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.184g | 1% | |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 1mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.1µg | 1% | |
| Calories | 105kcal | 97kcal | 0% |
| Calcium | 11mg | 10mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.037mg | 0.031mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.034g | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.23mg | 0.208mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.03mg | 0.814mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.058mg | 0.855mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.797mg | 1.509mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.092mg | 1.705mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.728mg | 0.549mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.869mg | 0.725mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.083mg | 0.956mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.474mg | 0.547mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.006g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.025g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.069g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| 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
15%
22%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
48%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Monkfish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Monkfish is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Monkfish contains less Sodium (difference - 46mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Monkfish is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.034g)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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