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Monkfish vs. Fish sticks — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Monkfish and Fish sticks

  • Monkfish has more Selenium, Vitamin B6, Potassium, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B3, however, Fish sticks are richer in Vitamin B1, Manganese, Fiber, and Iron.
  • Monkfish covers your daily Selenium needs 57% more than Fish sticks.
  • Fish sticks have 4 times less Vitamin B6 than Monkfish. Monkfish has 0.277mg of Vitamin B6, while Fish sticks have 0.078mg.
  • Monkfish contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fish, monkfish, cooked, dry heat and Fish, fish sticks, frozen, prepared.

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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.
Monkfish
Monkfish
6
:
4
Fish sticks
Fish sticks
Contains more Phosphorus +34%
Contains more Potassium +177.3%
Contains less Sodium -94.3%
Contains more Zinc +26.2%
Contains more Selenium +198.1%
Contains more Calcium +60%
Contains more Iron +104.9%
Contains more Copper +63.9%
Contains more Manganese +487.1%
Equal in Magnesium - 25
Monkfish
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 16% 20% 110% 46% 3% 15% 12% 5% 256%
Fish sticks
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 32% 18% 82% 17% 53% 12% 20% 24% 86%
Contains more Phosphorus +34%
Contains more Potassium +177.3%
Contains less Sodium -94.3%
Contains more Zinc +26.2%
Contains more Selenium +198.1%
Contains more Calcium +60%
Contains more Iron +104.9%
Contains more Copper +63.9%
Contains more Manganese +487.1%
Equal in Magnesium - 25

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.
Monkfish
Monkfish
5
:
7
Fish sticks
Fish sticks
Contains more Vitamin A +155.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +66.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +255.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +320.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +58.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +57.2%
Contains more Folate +200%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 0.96
Monkfish
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%
Fish sticks
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 138% 0% 0% 31% 27% 29% 17% 18% 18% 120% 12%
Contains more Vitamin A +155.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +66.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +255.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +320.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +58.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +57.2%
Contains more Folate +200%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 0.96

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Monkfish
Monkfish
2
:
3
Fish sticks
Fish sticks
Contains more Protein +68.6%
Contains more Water +58.6%
Contains more Fats +732.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +63.3%
Monkfish
19% 2% 79%
Protein: 18.56 g
Fats: 1.95 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 78.51 g
Other: 0.98 g
Fish sticks
11% 16% 22% 50%
Protein: 11.01 g
Fats: 16.23 g
Carbs: 21.66 g
Water: 49.5 g
Other: 1.6 g
Contains more Protein +68.6%
Contains more Water +58.6%
Contains more Fats +732.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +63.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Monkfish Fish sticks Opinion
Net carbs 0g 20.16g Fish sticks
Protein 18.56g 11.01g Monkfish
Fats 1.95g 16.23g Fish sticks
Carbs 0g 21.66g Fish sticks
Calories 97kcal 277kcal Fish sticks
Starch 20.46g Fish sticks
Fructose 0.1g Fish sticks
Sugar 1.65g Monkfish
Fiber 0g 1.5g Fish sticks
Calcium 10mg 16mg Fish sticks
Iron 0.41mg 0.84mg Fish sticks
Magnesium 27mg 25mg Monkfish
Phosphorus 256mg 191mg Monkfish
Potassium 513mg 185mg Monkfish
Sodium 23mg 402mg Monkfish
Zinc 0.53mg 0.42mg Monkfish
Copper 0.036mg 0.059mg Fish sticks
Manganese 0.031mg 0.182mg Fish sticks
Selenium 46.8µg 15.7µg Monkfish
Vitamin A 46IU 18IU Monkfish
Vitamin A RAE 14µg 4µg Monkfish
Vitamin E 6.88mg Fish sticks
Vitamin D 1IU Fish sticks
Vitamin C 1mg 0mg Monkfish
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.122mg Fish sticks
Vitamin B2 0.073mg 0.116mg Fish sticks
Vitamin B3 2.558mg 1.536mg Monkfish
Vitamin B5 0.173mg 0.272mg Fish sticks
Vitamin B6 0.277mg 0.078mg Monkfish
Folate 8µg 24µg Fish sticks
Vitamin B12 1.04µg 0.96µg Monkfish
Vitamin K 4.7µg Fish sticks
Tryptophan 0.208mg 0.122mg Monkfish
Threonine 0.814mg 0.372mg Monkfish
Isoleucine 0.855mg 0.429mg Monkfish
Leucine 1.509mg 0.852mg Monkfish
Lysine 1.705mg 0.795mg Monkfish
Methionine 0.549mg 0.296mg Monkfish
Phenylalanine 0.725mg 0.47mg Monkfish
Valine 0.956mg 0.5mg Monkfish
Histidine 0.547mg 0.23mg Monkfish
Cholesterol 32mg 28mg Fish sticks
Trans Fat 0.124g Monkfish
Saturated Fat 3.733g Monkfish
Omega-3 - DHA 0.088g Fish sticks
Omega-3 - EPA 0.05g Fish sticks
Omega-3 - DPA 0.004g Fish sticks
Monounsaturated Fat 3.193g Fish sticks
Polyunsaturated fat 7.824g Fish sticks
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g Fish sticks
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 7.289g Fish sticks
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g Fish sticks
Omega-3 - ALA 0.236g Fish sticks
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Fish sticks

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is better in case of low diet
Monkfish Fish sticks
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
24%
Monkfish
34%
Fish sticks
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Monkfish
35%
Fish sticks

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Monkfish
Monkfish is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.65g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Monkfish
Monkfish contains less Sodium (difference - 379mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Monkfish
Monkfish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.733g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Monkfish
Monkfish is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fish sticks
Fish sticks is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Monkfish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171996/nutrients
  2. Fish sticks - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174195/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.