Whitefish vs. Monkfish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Whitefish and Monkfish?
- Whitefish is richer in Vitamin B5, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Zinc, Vitamin B2, Copper, and Vitamin B6, yet Monkfish is richer in Selenium.
- Monkfish's daily need coverage for Selenium is 56% higher.
- Whitefish has 6 times more Vitamin B1 than Monkfish. Whitefish has 0.171mg of Vitamin B1, while Monkfish has 0.029mg.
- Monkfish contains less Cholesterol.
We used Fish, whitefish, mixed species, cooked, dry heat and Fish, monkfish, cooked, dry heat types in this comparison.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +230% |
| Contains more IronIron | +14.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +155.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +139.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +35.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +177.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +26.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -64.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +184.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +489.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +111% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +50.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +400% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +24.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +112.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +31.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +285.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +199% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +20.6% |
~equal in
Carbs
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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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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 172kcal | 97kcal |
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| Protein | 24.47g | 18.56g |
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| Fats | 7.51g | 1.95g |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 1mg |
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| Cholesterol | 77mg | 32mg |
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| Magnesium | 42mg | 27mg |
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| Calcium | 33mg | 10mg |
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| Potassium | 406mg | 513mg |
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| Iron | 0.47mg | 0.41mg |
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| Copper | 0.092mg | 0.036mg |
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| Zinc | 1.27mg | 0.53mg |
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| Phosphorus | 346mg | 256mg |
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| Sodium | 65mg | 23mg |
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| Vitamin A | 131IU | 46IU |
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| Vitamin A | 39µg | 14µg |
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| Manganese | 0.086mg | 0.031mg |
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| Selenium | 16.2µg | 46.8µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.171mg | 0.029mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.154mg | 0.073mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.846mg | 2.558mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.865mg | 0.173mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.346mg | 0.277mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.96µg | 1.04µg |
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| Folate | 17µg | 8µg |
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| Saturated Fat | 1.162g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 2.559g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.755g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.274mg | 0.208mg |
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| Threonine | 1.073mg | 0.814mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.128mg | 0.855mg |
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| Leucine | 1.989mg | 1.509mg |
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| Lysine | 2.248mg | 1.705mg |
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| Methionine | 0.724mg | 0.549mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.955mg | 0.725mg |
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| Valine | 1.261mg | 0.956mg |
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| Histidine | 0.721mg | 0.547mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.406g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 1.206g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.209g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| 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
33%
22%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
48%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Whitefish is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Whitefish is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Monkfish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 45mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Monkfish contains less Sodium (difference - 42mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Monkfish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.162g)
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 ($)