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Wolffish vs. Monkfish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Wolffish and Monkfish?

  • Wolffish is richer than Monkfish in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin B5.
  • Wolffish's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 55% more.
  • Wolffish has 9 times more Vitamin A RAE than Monkfish. While Wolffish has 130µg of Vitamin A RAE, Monkfish has only 14µg.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Monkfish is lower.

We used Fish, wolffish, Atlantic, cooked, dry heat and Fish, monkfish, cooked, dry heat types in this article.

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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 Magnesium +40.7%
Contains more Zinc +88.7%
Contains more Calcium +25%
Contains more Iron +241.7%
Contains more Potassium +33.2%
Contains less Sodium -78.9%
Contains more Manganese +63.2%
Equal in Phosphorus - 256
Equal in Copper - 0.036
Equal in Selenium - 46.8
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 5% 28% 110% 34% 15% 28% 13% 3% 256%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 16% 20% 110% 46% 3% 15% 12% 5% 256%
Contains more Magnesium +40.7%
Contains more Zinc +88.7%
Contains more Calcium +25%
Contains more Iron +241.7%
Contains more Potassium +33.2%
Contains less Sodium -78.9%
Contains more Manganese +63.2%
Equal in Phosphorus - 256
Equal in Copper - 0.036
Equal in Selenium - 46.8

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 +841.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +617.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +32.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +280.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +66.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +126%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +33.3%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 2.558
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 26% 0% 0% 0% 53% 23% 49% 40% 107% 5% 294% 0%
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 +841.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +617.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +32.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +280.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +66.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +126%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +33.3%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 2.558

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +20.9%
Contains more Fats +56.9%
Contains more Other +263%
Equal in Water - 78.51
22% 3% 74%
Protein: 22.44 g
Fats: 3.06 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 74.23 g
Other: 0.27 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 +20.9%
Contains more Fats +56.9%
Contains more Other +263%
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.
Wolffish Monkfish
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
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Wolffish Monkfish Opinion
Protein 22.44g 18.56g Wolffish
Fats 3.06g 1.95g Wolffish
Calories 123kcal 97kcal Wolffish
Calcium 8mg 10mg Monkfish
Iron 0.12mg 0.41mg Monkfish
Magnesium 38mg 27mg Wolffish
Phosphorus 256mg 256mg
Potassium 385mg 513mg Monkfish
Sodium 109mg 23mg Monkfish
Zinc 1mg 0.53mg Wolffish
Copper 0.037mg 0.036mg Wolffish
Manganese 0.019mg 0.031mg Monkfish
Selenium 46.8µg 46.8µg
Vitamin A 433IU 46IU Wolffish
Vitamin A RAE 130µg 14µg Wolffish
Vitamin C 0mg 1mg Monkfish
Vitamin B1 0.208mg 0.029mg Wolffish
Vitamin B2 0.097mg 0.073mg Wolffish
Vitamin B3 2.598mg 2.558mg Wolffish
Vitamin B5 0.658mg 0.173mg Wolffish
Vitamin B6 0.462mg 0.277mg Wolffish
Folate 6µg 8µg Monkfish
Vitamin B12 2.35µg 1.04µg Wolffish
Tryptophan 0.251mg 0.208mg Wolffish
Threonine 0.984mg 0.814mg Wolffish
Isoleucine 1.034mg 0.855mg Wolffish
Leucine 1.824mg 1.509mg Wolffish
Lysine 2.061mg 1.705mg Wolffish
Methionine 0.664mg 0.549mg Wolffish
Phenylalanine 0.876mg 0.725mg Wolffish
Valine 1.156mg 0.956mg Wolffish
Histidine 0.661mg 0.547mg Wolffish
Cholesterol 59mg 32mg Monkfish
Saturated Fat 0.468g Monkfish
Omega-3 - DHA 0.405g Wolffish
Omega-3 - EPA 0.393g Wolffish
Omega-3 - DPA 0.055g Wolffish
Monounsaturated Fat 1.072g Wolffish
Polyunsaturated fat 1.083g Wolffish

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Wolffish 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
49%
Wolffish
24%
Monkfish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Wolffish
48%
Monkfish

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in vitamins?
Wolffish
Wolffish is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Monkfish
Monkfish contains less Sodium (difference - 86mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Monkfish
Monkfish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Monkfish
Monkfish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.468g)
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 ($)
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. Wolffish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174247/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.