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Sunfish vs. Monkfish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Sunfish and Monkfish

  • Sunfish has more Vitamin B12, Copper, Manganese, Iron, Vitamin B5, Zinc, and Calcium, while Monkfish has more Selenium, and Vitamin B6.
  • Monkfish's daily need coverage for Selenium is 56% higher.
  • Monkfish contains 29 times less Manganese than Sunfish. Sunfish contains 0.897mg of Manganese, while Monkfish contains 0.031mg.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Monkfish is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Fish, sunfish, pumpkin seed, 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.
Sunfish
Sunfish
6
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4
Monkfish
Monkfish
Contains more Calcium +930%
Contains more Iron +275.6%
Contains more Magnesium +40.7%
Contains more Zinc +275.5%
Contains more Copper +969.4%
Contains more Manganese +2793.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +10.8%
Contains more Potassium +14.3%
Contains less Sodium -77.7%
Contains more Selenium +188.9%
Sunfish
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 31% 58% 28% 99% 40% 14% 55% 129% 117% 89%
Monkfish
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 16% 20% 110% 46% 3% 15% 12% 5% 256%
Contains more Calcium +930%
Contains more Iron +275.6%
Contains more Magnesium +40.7%
Contains more Zinc +275.5%
Contains more Copper +969.4%
Contains more Manganese +2793.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +10.8%
Contains more Potassium +14.3%
Contains less Sodium -77.7%
Contains more Selenium +188.9%

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.
Sunfish
Sunfish
6
:
2
Monkfish
Monkfish
Contains more Vitamin A +26.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +217.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +16.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +400%
Contains more Folate +112.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +122.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +75%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +100.7%
Equal in Vitamin C - 1
Sunfish
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% 24% 20% 28% 52% 32% 13% 289% 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 +26.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +217.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +16.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +400%
Contains more Folate +112.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +122.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +75%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +100.7%
Equal in Vitamin C - 1

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Sunfish
Sunfish
1
:
3
Monkfish
Monkfish
Contains more Protein +34%
Contains more Fats +116.7%
Contains more Other +92.2%
Equal in Water - 78.51
Sunfish
25% 74%
Protein: 24.87 g
Fats: 0.9 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.72 g
Other: 0.51 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 +34%
Contains more Fats +116.7%
Contains more Other +92.2%
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.
Sunfish 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 Sunfish Monkfish Opinion
Protein 24.87g 18.56g Sunfish
Fats 0.9g 1.95g Monkfish
Calories 114kcal 97kcal Sunfish
Calcium 103mg 10mg Sunfish
Iron 1.54mg 0.41mg Sunfish
Magnesium 38mg 27mg Sunfish
Phosphorus 231mg 256mg Monkfish
Potassium 449mg 513mg Monkfish
Sodium 103mg 23mg Monkfish
Zinc 1.99mg 0.53mg Sunfish
Copper 0.385mg 0.036mg Sunfish
Manganese 0.897mg 0.031mg Sunfish
Selenium 16.2µg 46.8µg Monkfish
Vitamin A 58IU 46IU Sunfish
Vitamin A RAE 17µg 14µg Sunfish
Vitamin C 1mg 1mg
Vitamin B1 0.092mg 0.029mg Sunfish
Vitamin B2 0.085mg 0.073mg Sunfish
Vitamin B3 1.462mg 2.558mg Monkfish
Vitamin B5 0.865mg 0.173mg Sunfish
Vitamin B6 0.138mg 0.277mg Monkfish
Folate 17µg 8µg Sunfish
Vitamin B12 2.31µg 1.04µg Sunfish
Tryptophan 0.279mg 0.208mg Sunfish
Threonine 1.09mg 0.814mg Sunfish
Isoleucine 1.146mg 0.855mg Sunfish
Leucine 2.022mg 1.509mg Sunfish
Lysine 2.284mg 1.705mg Sunfish
Methionine 0.736mg 0.549mg Sunfish
Phenylalanine 0.971mg 0.725mg Sunfish
Valine 1.281mg 0.956mg Sunfish
Histidine 0.732mg 0.547mg Sunfish
Cholesterol 86mg 32mg Monkfish
Saturated Fat 0.178g Monkfish
Omega-3 - DHA 0.092g Sunfish
Omega-3 - EPA 0.047g Sunfish
Omega-3 - DPA 0.042g Sunfish
Monounsaturated Fat 0.15g Sunfish
Polyunsaturated fat 0.315g Sunfish

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Sunfish 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
39%
Sunfish
24%
Monkfish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
Sunfish
48%
Monkfish

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Sunfish
Sunfish is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sunfish
Sunfish is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Monkfish
Monkfish contains less Sodium (difference - 80mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Monkfish
Monkfish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 54mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Monkfish
Monkfish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.178g)
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. Sunfish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172003/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.