Tuna vs. Monkfish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between tuna and monkfish
- Monkfish contains less vitamin B3, selenium, vitamin B6, vitamin B1,2, phosphorus, vitamin B1, and iron than tuna.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B3 for tuna is 122% higher.
- Monkfish has 5 times less vitamin B1 than tuna. Tuna has 0.134mg of vitamin B1, while monkfish has 0.029mg.
Food types used in this article are Fish, tuna, yellowfin, fresh, 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +55.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +124.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +19.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +30.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +131.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +150% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +17.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -57.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +138.5% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +57.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +362.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +87.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +762.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +93.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +274.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +126% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +300% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +57.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +30.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +230.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +13.8% |
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Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B3 | 22.07mg | 2.558mg | 122% |
| Selenium | 108.2µg | 46.8µg | 112% |
| Vitamin B6 | 1.038mg | 0.277mg | 59% |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.35µg | 1.04µg | 55% |
| Protein | 29.15g | 18.56g | 21% |
| Choline | 77.6mg | 14% | |
| Phosphorus | 333mg | 256mg | 11% |
| Vitamin D | 2µg | 10% | |
| Vitamin D | 82IU | 10% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.134mg | 0.029mg | 9% |
| Iron | 0.92mg | 0.41mg | 6% |
| Cholesterol | 47mg | 32mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.137mg | 0.073mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 42mg | 27mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.334mg | 0.173mg | 3% |
| Folate | 2µg | 8µg | 2% |
| Calories | 130kcal | 97kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.29mg | 2% | |
| Fats | 0.59g | 1.95g | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.013mg | 0.031mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 4mg | 10mg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.205g | 1% | |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 1mg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.175g | 1% | |
| Copper | 0.043mg | 0.036mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.45mg | 0.53mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 54mg | 23mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 22µg | 14µg | 1% |
| Potassium | 527mg | 513mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.02g | N/A | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.138g | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.313mg | 0.208mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.224mg | 0.814mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.287mg | 0.855mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.27mg | 1.509mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.565mg | 1.705mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.827mg | 0.549mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.091mg | 0.725mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.438mg | 0.956mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.822mg | 0.547mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.015g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.105g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.005g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g | N/A |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tuna is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tuna is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Monkfish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Monkfish is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Monkfish contains less Sodium (difference - 31mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Monkfish is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.205g)
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 ($)