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Squid as food vs. Monkfish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Squid as food and Monkfish

  • Monkfish has less Vitamin B12, Iron, Vitamin B2, Copper, Selenium, Phosphorus, Zinc, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Squid as food's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 182% more.
  • Squid as food has 32 times more Sodium than Monkfish. Squid as food has 744mg of Sodium, while Monkfish has 23mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Mollusks, cuttlefish, mixed species, cooked, moist 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 Calcium +1700%
Contains more Iron +2543.9%
Contains more Magnesium +122.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +126.6%
Contains more Potassium +24.2%
Contains more Zinc +552.8%
Contains more Copper +2672.2%
Contains more Manganese +574.2%
Contains more Selenium +91.5%
Contains less Sodium -96.9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 54% 407% 43% 249% 57% 98% 95% 333% 28% 489%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 16% 20% 110% 46% 3% 15% 12% 5% 256%
Contains more Calcium +1700%
Contains more Iron +2543.9%
Contains more Magnesium +122.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +126.6%
Contains more Potassium +24.2%
Contains more Zinc +552.8%
Contains more Copper +2672.2%
Contains more Manganese +574.2%
Contains more Selenium +91.5%
Contains less Sodium -96.9%

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 +1367.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +750%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2268.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +420.2%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +419.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +70.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +16.9%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.277
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 41% 0% 0% 29% 5% 399% 42% 54% 63% 18% 676% 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 +1367.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +750%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2268.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +420.2%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +419.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +70.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +16.9%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.277

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +75%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +242.9%
Contains more Fats +39.3%
Contains more Water +28.5%
32% 61% 3%
Protein: 32.48 g
Fats: 1.4 g
Carbs: 1.64 g
Water: 61.12 g
Other: 3.36 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 +75%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +242.9%
Contains more Fats +39.3%
Contains more Water +28.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Squid as food Monkfish Opinion
Net carbs 1.64g 0g Squid as food
Protein 32.48g 18.56g Squid as food
Fats 1.4g 1.95g Monkfish
Carbs 1.64g 0g Squid as food
Calories 158kcal 97kcal Squid as food
Calcium 180mg 10mg Squid as food
Iron 10.84mg 0.41mg Squid as food
Magnesium 60mg 27mg Squid as food
Phosphorus 580mg 256mg Squid as food
Potassium 637mg 513mg Squid as food
Sodium 744mg 23mg Monkfish
Zinc 3.46mg 0.53mg Squid as food
Copper 0.998mg 0.036mg Squid as food
Manganese 0.209mg 0.031mg Squid as food
Selenium 89.6µg 46.8µg Squid as food
Vitamin A 675IU 46IU Squid as food
Vitamin A RAE 203µg 14µg Squid as food
Vitamin C 8.5mg 1mg Squid as food
Vitamin B1 0.017mg 0.029mg Monkfish
Vitamin B2 1.729mg 0.073mg Squid as food
Vitamin B3 2.189mg 2.558mg Monkfish
Vitamin B5 0.9mg 0.173mg Squid as food
Vitamin B6 0.27mg 0.277mg Monkfish
Folate 24µg 8µg Squid as food
Vitamin B12 5.4µg 1.04µg Squid as food
Tryptophan 0.364mg 0.208mg Squid as food
Threonine 1.398mg 0.814mg Squid as food
Isoleucine 1.414mg 0.855mg Squid as food
Leucine 2.287mg 1.509mg Squid as food
Lysine 2.427mg 1.705mg Squid as food
Methionine 0.733mg 0.549mg Squid as food
Phenylalanine 1.164mg 0.725mg Squid as food
Valine 1.419mg 0.956mg Squid as food
Histidine 0.624mg 0.547mg Squid as food
Cholesterol 224mg 32mg Monkfish
Saturated Fat 0.236g Monkfish
Omega-3 - DHA 0.132g Squid as food
Omega-3 - EPA 0.078g Squid as food
Omega-3 - DPA 0.012g Squid as food
Monounsaturated Fat 0.162g Squid as food
Polyunsaturated fat 0.268g Squid as food

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Squid as food Monkfish
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
110%
Squid as food
24%
Monkfish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
185%
Squid as food
48%
Monkfish

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Squid as food
Squid as food is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Squid as food
Squid as food is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Monkfish
Monkfish contains less Sodium (difference - 721mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Monkfish
Monkfish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 192mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Monkfish
Monkfish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.236g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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. Squid as food - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172010/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.