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Sockeye salmon vs. Monkfish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Sockeye salmon and Monkfish different?

  • Sockeye salmon is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, and Phosphorus, however, Monkfish is richer in Selenium.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Sockeye salmon is 143% higher.
  • Sockeye salmon contains 7 times more Vitamin B5 than Monkfish. While Sockeye salmon contains 1.274mg of Vitamin B5, Monkfish contains only 0.173mg.
  • Monkfish has less Cholesterol.

Fish, salmon, sockeye, cooked, dry heat and Fish, monkfish, cooked, dry heat are the varieties used 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 26% 3.3% 38% 20% 25% 15% 131% 12% 1.7% 194%
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 +33.3%
Contains more IronIron +26.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +111.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +19.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +17.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -75%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +138.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +31.8%
~equal in Calcium ~10mg
~equal in Zinc ~0.53mg

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.
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% 12% 20% 501% 39% 57% 190% 76% 191% 559% 0.25% 5.3% 61%
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 +319.6%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +441.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +237%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +295.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +636.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +198.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +329.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +14.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
26% 6% 67%
Protein: 26.48 g
Fats: 5.57 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 67.33 g
Other: 0.62 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 +42.7%
Contains more FatsFats +185.6%
Contains more WaterWater +16.6%
Contains more OtherOther +58.1%
~equal in Carbs ~0g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Sockeye salmon Monkfish
Rich in minerals 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 ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sockeye salmon Monkfish Opinion
Calories 156kcal 97kcal Sockeye salmon
Protein 26.48g 18.56g Sockeye salmon
Fats 5.57g 1.95g Sockeye salmon
Vitamin C 0mg 1mg Monkfish
Cholesterol 61mg 32mg Monkfish
Vitamin D 670IU Sockeye salmon
Magnesium 36mg 27mg Sockeye salmon
Calcium 11mg 10mg Sockeye salmon
Potassium 436mg 513mg Monkfish
Iron 0.52mg 0.41mg Sockeye salmon
Copper 0.076mg 0.036mg Sockeye salmon
Zinc 0.55mg 0.53mg Sockeye salmon
Phosphorus 305mg 256mg Sockeye salmon
Sodium 92mg 23mg Monkfish
Vitamin A 193IU 46IU Sockeye salmon
Vitamin A 58µg 14µg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin E 0.99mg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin D 16.7µg Sockeye salmon
Manganese 0.013mg 0.031mg Monkfish
Selenium 35.5µg 46.8µg Monkfish
Vitamin B1 0.157mg 0.029mg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin B2 0.246mg 0.073mg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin B3 10.123mg 2.558mg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin B5 1.274mg 0.173mg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin B6 0.827mg 0.277mg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin B12 4.47µg 1.04µg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin K 0.1µg Sockeye salmon
Folate 7µg 8µg Monkfish
Trans Fat 0.023g Monkfish
Choline 112.6mg Sockeye salmon
Saturated Fat 0.969g Monkfish
Monounsaturated Fat 1.864g Sockeye salmon
Polyunsaturated fat 1.327g Sockeye salmon
Tryptophan 0.335mg 0.208mg Sockeye salmon
Threonine 1.247mg 0.814mg Sockeye salmon
Isoleucine 1.274mg 0.855mg Sockeye salmon
Leucine 2.185mg 1.509mg Sockeye salmon
Lysine 2.574mg 1.705mg Sockeye salmon
Methionine 0.858mg 0.549mg Sockeye salmon
Phenylalanine 1.086mg 0.725mg Sockeye salmon
Valine 1.461mg 0.956mg Sockeye salmon
Histidine 0.711mg 0.547mg Sockeye salmon
Omega-3 - EPA 0.299g Sockeye salmon
Omega-3 - DHA 0.56g Sockeye salmon
Omega-3 - DPA 0.093g Sockeye salmon
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.019g Sockeye salmon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sockeye salmon Monkfish
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
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
132%
Sockeye salmon
22%
Monkfish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Sockeye salmon
48%
Monkfish

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Monkfish
Monkfish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
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 - 69mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Monkfish
Monkfish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.969g)
Which food is cheaper?
Monkfish
Monkfish is cheaper (difference - $13)
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. Sockeye salmon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173692/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.