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Snail vs. Monkfish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between snail and monkfish

  • Snail has more magnesium, copper, and iron, while monkfish has more selenium, vitamin B12, vitamin B6, and vitamin B3.
  • Snail covers your daily need for magnesium 53% more than monkfish.
  • Snail contains 11 times more Copper than monkfish. While snail contains 0.4mg of Copper, monkfish contains only 0.036mg.
  • The amount of cholesterol in monkfish is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Mollusks, snail, raw 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.
Snail
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 179% 3% 34% 131% 133% 27% 117% 9.1% 0% 149%
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 +825.9%
Contains more IronIron +753.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +1011.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +88.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +34.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -67.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +70.8%
~equal in Calcium ~10mg
~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.
Snail
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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 0% 6% 100% 0% 2.5% 28% 26% 0% 30% 63% 0.25% 4.5% 35%
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% 2.8% 0% 0% 7.3% 17% 48% 10% 64% 130% 0% 6% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +117.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +64.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +190%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +82.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +113.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +108%
Contains more FolateFolate +33.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Snail
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16% 2% 79%
Protein: 16.1 g
Fats: 1.4 g
Carbs: 2 g
Water: 79.2 g
Other: 1.3 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 CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +32.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +15.3%
Contains more FatsFats +39.3%
~equal in Water ~78.51g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Snail Monkfish Opinion
Calories 90kcal 97kcal Monkfish
Protein 16.1g 18.56g Monkfish
Fats 1.4g 1.95g Monkfish
Vitamin C 0mg 1mg Monkfish
Net carbs 2g 0g Snail
Carbs 2g 0g Snail
Cholesterol 50mg 32mg Monkfish
Magnesium 250mg 27mg Snail
Calcium 10mg 10mg
Potassium 382mg 513mg Monkfish
Iron 3.5mg 0.41mg Snail
Copper 0.4mg 0.036mg Snail
Zinc 1mg 0.53mg Snail
Phosphorus 272mg 256mg Snail
Sodium 70mg 23mg Monkfish
Vitamin A 100IU 46IU Snail
Vitamin A 30µg 14µg Snail
Vitamin E 5mg Snail
Manganese 0.031mg Monkfish
Selenium 27.4µg 46.8µg Monkfish
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 0.029mg Monkfish
Vitamin B2 0.12mg 0.073mg Snail
Vitamin B3 1.4mg 2.558mg Monkfish
Vitamin B5 0.173mg Monkfish
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.277mg Monkfish
Vitamin B12 0.5µg 1.04µg Monkfish
Vitamin K 0.1µg Snail
Folate 6µg 8µg Monkfish
Choline 65mg Snail
Saturated Fat 0.361g Monkfish
Monounsaturated Fat 0.259g Snail
Polyunsaturated fat 0.252g Snail
Tryptophan 0.208mg Monkfish
Threonine 0.814mg Monkfish
Isoleucine 0.855mg Monkfish
Leucine 1.509mg Monkfish
Lysine 1.705mg Monkfish
Methionine 0.549mg Monkfish
Phenylalanine 0.725mg Monkfish
Valine 0.956mg Monkfish
Histidine 0.547mg Monkfish
Omega-3 - EPA 0.119g Snail
Omega-3 - DPA 0.099g Snail

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Snail 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
23%
Snail
22%
Monkfish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
78%
Snail
48%
Monkfish

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Snail
Snail is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Snail
Snail is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Monkfish
Monkfish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
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 - 47mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Monkfish
Monkfish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.361g)
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. Snail - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167744/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.