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Trout vs. Monkfish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Trout and Monkfish

  • Trout has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B3, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B6, however, Monkfish has more Selenium.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Trout is 128% higher.
  • Monkfish has 12 times less Vitamin B5 than Trout. Trout has 1.99mg of Vitamin B5, while Monkfish has 0.173mg.
  • Monkfish is lower in Cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Fish, trout, rainbow, farmed, 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.
Trout
5
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Contains more Calcium +200%
Contains more Magnesium +11.1%
Contains more Copper +52.8%
Contains more Iron +13.9%
Contains more Potassium +14%
Contains less Sodium -62.3%
Contains more Manganese +138.5%
Contains more Selenium +66.5%
Equal in Magnesium - 27
Equal in Phosphorus - 256
Equal in Zinc - 0.53
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 14% 22% 116% 40% 8% 15% 19% 2% 154%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 16% 20% 110% 46% 3% 15% 12% 5% 256%
Contains more Calcium +200%
Contains more Magnesium +11.1%
Contains more Copper +52.8%
Contains more Iron +13.9%
Contains more Potassium +14%
Contains less Sodium -62.3%
Contains more Manganese +138.5%
Contains more Selenium +66.5%
Equal in Magnesium - 27
Equal in Phosphorus - 256
Equal in Zinc - 0.53

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.
Trout
12
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Contains more Vitamin A +554.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +190%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +393.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +46.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +159.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1050.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +39.4%
Contains more Folate +50%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +295.2%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 19% 56% 570% 10% 36% 25% 125% 120% 90% 9% 514% 1%
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 +554.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +190%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +393.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +46.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +159.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1050.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +39.4%
Contains more Folate +50%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +295.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Trout
2
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Contains more Protein +28.2%
Contains more Fats +278.5%
Contains more Water +14.2%
Contains more Other +880%
24% 7% 69%
Protein: 23.8 g
Fats: 7.38 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.72 g
Other: 0.1 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 +28.2%
Contains more Fats +278.5%
Contains more Water +14.2%
Contains more Other +880%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Trout Monkfish Opinion
Protein 23.8g 18.56g Trout
Fats 7.38g 1.95g Trout
Calories 168kcal 97kcal Trout
Calcium 30mg 10mg Trout
Iron 0.36mg 0.41mg Monkfish
Magnesium 30mg 27mg Trout
Phosphorus 270mg 256mg Trout
Potassium 450mg 513mg Monkfish
Sodium 61mg 23mg Monkfish
Zinc 0.54mg 0.53mg Trout
Copper 0.055mg 0.036mg Trout
Manganese 0.013mg 0.031mg Monkfish
Selenium 28.1µg 46.8µg Monkfish
Vitamin A 301IU 46IU Trout
Vitamin A RAE 100µg 14µg Trout
Vitamin E 2.79mg Trout
Vitamin D 759IU Trout
Vitamin D 19µg Trout
Vitamin C 2.9mg 1mg Trout
Vitamin B1 0.143mg 0.029mg Trout
Vitamin B2 0.107mg 0.073mg Trout
Vitamin B3 6.646mg 2.558mg Trout
Vitamin B5 1.99mg 0.173mg Trout
Vitamin B6 0.386mg 0.277mg Trout
Folate 12µg 8µg Trout
Vitamin B12 4.11µg 1.04µg Trout
Vitamin K 0.1µg Trout
Tryptophan 0.279mg 0.208mg Trout
Threonine 1.092mg 0.814mg Trout
Isoleucine 1.148mg 0.855mg Trout
Leucine 2.025mg 1.509mg Trout
Lysine 2.287mg 1.705mg Trout
Methionine 0.738mg 0.549mg Trout
Phenylalanine 0.973mg 0.725mg Trout
Valine 1.283mg 0.956mg Trout
Histidine 0.733mg 0.547mg Trout
Cholesterol 70mg 32mg Monkfish
Trans Fat 0.056g Monkfish
Saturated Fat 1.651g Monkfish
Omega-3 - DHA 0.616g Trout
Omega-3 - EPA 0.259g Trout
Omega-3 - DPA 0.109g Trout
Monounsaturated Fat 2.363g Trout
Polyunsaturated fat 1.799g Trout
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.047g Trout

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Trout 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
131%
Trout
24%
Monkfish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Trout
48%
Monkfish

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in vitamins?
Trout
Trout is relatively richer in vitamins
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 - 38mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Monkfish
Monkfish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 38mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Monkfish
Monkfish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.651g)
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 ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Trout - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173718/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.