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Whiting vs. Monkfish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Whiting and Monkfish?

  • Whiting is richer in Vitamin B12, and Calcium, yet Monkfish is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B3.
  • Whiting's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 65% higher.
  • Whiting has 6 times more Calcium than Monkfish. Whiting has 62mg of Calcium, while Monkfish has 10mg.
  • Monkfish contains less Sodium.

We used Fish, whiting, 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 Calcium +520%
Contains more Phosphorus +11.3%
Contains more Copper +11.1%
Contains more Manganese +319.4%
Contains more Potassium +18.2%
Contains less Sodium -82.6%
Contains more Selenium +13.9%
Equal in Iron - 0.41
Equal in Magnesium - 27
Equal in Zinc - 0.53
Equal in Copper - 0.036
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 19% 16% 20% 123% 39% 18% 15% 14% 17% 225%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 16% 20% 110% 46% 3% 15% 12% 5% 256%
Contains more Calcium +520%
Contains more Phosphorus +11.3%
Contains more Copper +11.1%
Contains more Manganese +319.4%
Contains more Potassium +18.2%
Contains less Sodium -82.6%
Contains more Selenium +13.9%
Equal in Iron - 0.41
Equal in Magnesium - 27
Equal in Zinc - 0.53
Equal in Copper - 0.036

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 +178.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +134.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +44.5%
Contains more Folate +87.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +150%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +21.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +53.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +53.9%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 8% 8% 54% 0% 17% 14% 32% 15% 42% 12% 325% 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 +178.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +134.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +44.5%
Contains more Folate +87.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +150%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +21.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +53.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +53.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +26.5%
Contains more Fats +15.4%
Contains more Other +716.7%
Equal in Water - 78.51
23% 2% 75%
Protein: 23.48 g
Fats: 1.69 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 74.71 g
Other: 0.12 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 +26.5%
Contains more Fats +15.4%
Contains more Other +716.7%
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.
Whiting Monkfish
Rich in minerals ok
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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Whiting Monkfish Opinion
Protein 23.48g 18.56g Whiting
Fats 1.69g 1.95g Monkfish
Calories 116kcal 97kcal Whiting
Calcium 62mg 10mg Whiting
Iron 0.42mg 0.41mg Whiting
Magnesium 27mg 27mg
Phosphorus 285mg 256mg Whiting
Potassium 434mg 513mg Monkfish
Sodium 132mg 23mg Monkfish
Zinc 0.53mg 0.53mg
Copper 0.04mg 0.036mg Whiting
Manganese 0.13mg 0.031mg Whiting
Selenium 41.1µg 46.8µg Monkfish
Vitamin A 128IU 46IU Whiting
Vitamin A RAE 38µg 14µg Whiting
Vitamin E 0.38mg Whiting
Vitamin D 73IU Whiting
Vitamin D 1.8µg Whiting
Vitamin C 0mg 1mg Monkfish
Vitamin B1 0.068mg 0.029mg Whiting
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.073mg Monkfish
Vitamin B3 1.67mg 2.558mg Monkfish
Vitamin B5 0.25mg 0.173mg Whiting
Vitamin B6 0.18mg 0.277mg Monkfish
Folate 15µg 8µg Whiting
Vitamin B12 2.6µg 1.04µg Whiting
Vitamin K 0.1µg Whiting
Tryptophan 0.263mg 0.208mg Whiting
Threonine 1.029mg 0.814mg Whiting
Isoleucine 1.082mg 0.855mg Whiting
Leucine 1.908mg 1.509mg Whiting
Lysine 2.156mg 1.705mg Whiting
Methionine 0.695mg 0.549mg Whiting
Phenylalanine 0.917mg 0.725mg Whiting
Valine 1.21mg 0.956mg Whiting
Histidine 0.691mg 0.547mg Whiting
Cholesterol 84mg 32mg Monkfish
Saturated Fat 0.4g Monkfish
Omega-3 - DHA 0.235g Whiting
Omega-3 - EPA 0.283g Whiting
Omega-3 - DPA 0.017g Whiting
Monounsaturated Fat 0.445g Whiting
Polyunsaturated fat 0.587g Whiting

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Whiting 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
44%
Whiting
24%
Monkfish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
Whiting
48%
Monkfish

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Whiting
Whiting is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Whiting
Whiting 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 - 109mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Monkfish
Monkfish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 52mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Monkfish
Monkfish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.4g)
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. Whiting - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175161/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.