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Skipjack tuna vs. Monkfish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Skipjack tuna and Monkfish

  • The amount of Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Iron, Copper, and Vitamin B5 in Skipjack tuna is higher than in Monkfish.
  • Skipjack tuna covers your daily need of Vitamin B3 101% more than Monkfish.
  • Skipjack tuna contains 4 times more Iron than Monkfish. While Skipjack tuna contains 1.6mg of Iron, Monkfish contains only 0.41mg.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Monkfish is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fish, tuna, skipjack, fresh, 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.
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna
7
:
2
Monkfish
Monkfish
Contains more Calcium +270%
Contains more Iron +290.2%
Contains more Magnesium +63%
Contains more Phosphorus +11.3%
Contains more Zinc +98.1%
Contains more Copper +205.6%
Contains less Sodium -51.1%
Contains more Manganese +63.2%
Equal in Potassium - 513
Equal in Selenium - 46.8
Skipjack tuna
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 60% 32% 123% 47% 7% 29% 37% 3% 256%
Monkfish
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 16% 20% 110% 46% 3% 15% 12% 5% 256%
Contains more Calcium +270%
Contains more Iron +290.2%
Contains more Magnesium +63%
Contains more Phosphorus +11.3%
Contains more Zinc +98.1%
Contains more Copper +205.6%
Contains less Sodium -51.1%
Contains more Manganese +63.2%
Equal in Potassium - 513
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.
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna
8
:
0
Monkfish
Monkfish
Contains more Vitamin A +30.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +31%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +67.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +633.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +180.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +254.2%
Contains more Folate +25%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +110.6%
Equal in Vitamin C - 1
Skipjack tuna
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 0% 0% 4% 10% 29% 352% 30% 227% 8% 274% 0%
Monkfish
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 +30.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +31%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +67.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +633.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +180.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +254.2%
Contains more Folate +25%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +110.6%
Equal in Vitamin C - 1

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna
2
:
2
Monkfish
Monkfish
Contains more Protein +52%
Contains more Other +738.8%
Contains more Fats +51.2%
Contains more Water +26.1%
Skipjack tuna
28% 62% 8%
Protein: 28.21 g
Fats: 1.29 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 62.28 g
Other: 8.22 g
Monkfish
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 +52%
Contains more Other +738.8%
Contains more Fats +51.2%
Contains more Water +26.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Skipjack tuna Monkfish Opinion
Protein 28.21g 18.56g Skipjack tuna
Fats 1.29g 1.95g Monkfish
Calories 132kcal 97kcal Skipjack tuna
Calcium 37mg 10mg Skipjack tuna
Iron 1.6mg 0.41mg Skipjack tuna
Magnesium 44mg 27mg Skipjack tuna
Phosphorus 285mg 256mg Skipjack tuna
Potassium 522mg 513mg Skipjack tuna
Sodium 47mg 23mg Monkfish
Zinc 1.05mg 0.53mg Skipjack tuna
Copper 0.11mg 0.036mg Skipjack tuna
Manganese 0.019mg 0.031mg Monkfish
Selenium 46.8µg 46.8µg
Vitamin A 60IU 46IU Skipjack tuna
Vitamin A RAE 18µg 14µg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin C 1mg 1mg
Vitamin B1 0.038mg 0.029mg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin B2 0.122mg 0.073mg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin B3 18.756mg 2.558mg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 0.173mg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin B6 0.981mg 0.277mg Skipjack tuna
Folate 10µg 8µg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin B12 2.19µg 1.04µg Skipjack tuna
Tryptophan 0.316mg 0.208mg Skipjack tuna
Threonine 1.237mg 0.814mg Skipjack tuna
Isoleucine 1.3mg 0.855mg Skipjack tuna
Leucine 2.293mg 1.509mg Skipjack tuna
Lysine 2.59mg 1.705mg Skipjack tuna
Methionine 0.835mg 0.549mg Skipjack tuna
Phenylalanine 1.101mg 0.725mg Skipjack tuna
Valine 1.453mg 0.956mg Skipjack tuna
Histidine 0.83mg 0.547mg Skipjack tuna
Cholesterol 60mg 32mg Monkfish
Saturated Fat 0.42g Monkfish
Omega-3 - DHA 0.237g Skipjack tuna
Omega-3 - EPA 0.091g Skipjack tuna
Omega-3 - DPA 0.017g Skipjack tuna
Monounsaturated Fat 0.243g Skipjack tuna
Polyunsaturated fat 0.403g Skipjack tuna

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Skipjack tuna 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
78%
Skipjack tuna
24%
Monkfish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Skipjack tuna
48%
Monkfish

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Monkfish
Monkfish contains less Sodium (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Monkfish
Monkfish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Monkfish
Monkfish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.42g)
Which food is cheaper?
Monkfish
Monkfish is cheaper (difference - $8)
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)

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. Skipjack tuna - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172005/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.