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Pacific saury vs. Monkfish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Pacific saury and Monkfish?

  • Pacific saury is higher in Vitamin B12, Manganese, Vitamin B1, Copper, Iron, Vitamin B5, and Calcium, yet Monkfish is higher in Selenium, and Vitamin B6.
  • Monkfish's daily need coverage for Selenium is 56% more.
  • Pacific saury has 33 times more Manganese than Monkfish. While Pacific saury has 1.026mg of Manganese, Monkfish has only 0.031mg.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Monkfish is lower.

We used Fish, pike, walleye, cooked, dry heat and Fish, monkfish, cooked, dry heat types 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 Calcium +1310%
Contains more Iron +307.3%
Contains more Magnesium +40.7%
Contains more Zinc +49.1%
Contains more Copper +533.3%
Contains more Manganese +3209.7%
Contains less Sodium -64.6%
Contains more Selenium +188.9%
Equal in Phosphorus - 256
Equal in Potassium - 513
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 43% 63% 28% 116% 45% 9% 22% 76% 134% 89%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 16% 20% 110% 46% 3% 15% 12% 5% 256%
Contains more Calcium +1310%
Contains more Iron +307.3%
Contains more Magnesium +40.7%
Contains more Zinc +49.1%
Contains more Copper +533.3%
Contains more Manganese +3209.7%
Contains less Sodium -64.6%
Contains more Selenium +188.9%
Equal in Phosphorus - 256
Equal in Potassium - 513

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 A +76.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +975.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +167.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +400%
Contains more Folate +112.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +122.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +100.7%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 2.558
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% 78% 45% 53% 52% 32% 13% 289% 0%
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +76.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +975.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +167.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +400%
Contains more Folate +112.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +122.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +100.7%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 2.558

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +32.2%
Contains more Fats +25%
Contains more Other +127.9%
Equal in Water - 78.51
25% 73%
Protein: 24.54 g
Fats: 1.56 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.47 g
Other: 0.43 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 Protein +32.2%
Contains more Fats +25%
Contains more Other +127.9%
Equal in Water - 78.51

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pacific saury Monkfish
Rich in minerals ok
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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pacific saury Monkfish Opinion
Protein 24.54g 18.56g Pacific saury
Fats 1.56g 1.95g Monkfish
Calories 119kcal 97kcal Pacific saury
Calcium 141mg 10mg Pacific saury
Iron 1.67mg 0.41mg Pacific saury
Magnesium 38mg 27mg Pacific saury
Phosphorus 269mg 256mg Pacific saury
Potassium 499mg 513mg Monkfish
Sodium 65mg 23mg Monkfish
Zinc 0.79mg 0.53mg Pacific saury
Copper 0.228mg 0.036mg Pacific saury
Manganese 1.026mg 0.031mg Pacific saury
Selenium 16.2µg 46.8µg Monkfish
Vitamin A 81IU 46IU Pacific saury
Vitamin A RAE 24µg 14µg Pacific saury
Vitamin C 0mg 1mg Monkfish
Vitamin B1 0.312mg 0.029mg Pacific saury
Vitamin B2 0.195mg 0.073mg Pacific saury
Vitamin B3 2.801mg 2.558mg Pacific saury
Vitamin B5 0.865mg 0.173mg Pacific saury
Vitamin B6 0.138mg 0.277mg Monkfish
Folate 17µg 8µg Pacific saury
Vitamin B12 2.31µg 1.04µg Pacific saury
Tryptophan 0.275mg 0.208mg Pacific saury
Threonine 1.076mg 0.814mg Pacific saury
Isoleucine 1.131mg 0.855mg Pacific saury
Leucine 1.994mg 1.509mg Pacific saury
Lysine 2.254mg 1.705mg Pacific saury
Methionine 0.726mg 0.549mg Pacific saury
Phenylalanine 0.958mg 0.725mg Pacific saury
Valine 1.264mg 0.956mg Pacific saury
Histidine 0.722mg 0.547mg Pacific saury
Cholesterol 110mg 32mg Monkfish
Saturated Fat 0.319g Monkfish
Omega-3 - DHA 0.288g Pacific saury
Omega-3 - EPA 0.11g Pacific saury
Omega-3 - DPA 0.049g Pacific saury
Monounsaturated Fat 0.377g Pacific saury
Polyunsaturated fat 0.573g Pacific saury

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pacific saury Monkfish
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
47%
Pacific saury
24%
Monkfish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
62%
Pacific saury
48%
Monkfish

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Pacific saury
Pacific saury is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pacific saury
Pacific saury is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Monkfish
Monkfish contains less Sodium (difference - 42mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Monkfish
Monkfish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 78mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Monkfish
Monkfish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.319g)
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 ($)

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. Pacific saury - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171997/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.