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Crab stick vs. Monkfish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Crab stick and Monkfish

  • Crab stick contains less Selenium, Vitamin B12, Potassium, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B6 than Monkfish.
  • Monkfish's daily need coverage for Selenium is 45% higher.
  • Monkfish contains 23 times less Sodium than Crab stick. Crab stick contains 529mg of Sodium, while Monkfish contains 23mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Crustaceans, crab, alaska king, imitation, made from surimi 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.
Crab stick
Crab stick
3
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7
Monkfish
Monkfish
Contains more Calcium +30%
Contains more Magnesium +59.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +10.2%
Contains more Potassium +470%
Contains less Sodium -95.7%
Contains more Zinc +60.6%
Contains more Copper +12.5%
Contains more Manganese +181.8%
Contains more Selenium +109.9%
Equal in Iron - 0.41
Equal in Phosphorus - 256
Crab stick
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 15% 31% 121% 8% 69% 10% 11% 2% 122%
Monkfish
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 16% 20% 110% 46% 3% 15% 12% 5% 256%
Contains more Calcium +30%
Contains more Magnesium +59.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +10.2%
Contains more Potassium +470%
Contains less Sodium -95.7%
Contains more Zinc +60.6%
Contains more Copper +12.5%
Contains more Manganese +181.8%
Contains more Selenium +109.9%
Equal in Iron - 0.41
Equal in Phosphorus - 256

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.
Crab stick
Crab stick
5
:
7
Monkfish
Monkfish
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +312.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +113.1%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +82.5%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.029
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.073
Crab stick
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 4% 0% 0% 8% 19% 12% 0% 30% 0% 72% 1%
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +312.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +113.1%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +82.5%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.029
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.073

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Crab stick
Crab stick
2
:
3
Monkfish
Monkfish
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +130.6%
Contains more Protein +143.6%
Contains more Fats +323.9%
Equal in Water - 78.51
Crab stick
8% 15% 75% 2%
Protein: 7.62 g
Fats: 0.46 g
Carbs: 15 g
Water: 74.66 g
Other: 2.26 g
Monkfish
19% 2% 79%
Protein: 18.56 g
Fats: 1.95 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 78.51 g
Other: 0.98 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +130.6%
Contains more Protein +143.6%
Contains more Fats +323.9%
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.
Crab stick Monkfish
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Crab stick Monkfish Opinion
Net carbs 14.5g 0g Crab stick
Protein 7.62g 18.56g Monkfish
Fats 0.46g 1.95g Monkfish
Carbs 15g 0g Crab stick
Calories 95kcal 97kcal Monkfish
Starch 3.5g Crab stick
Fructose 0.62g Crab stick
Sugar 6.25g Monkfish
Fiber 0.5g 0g Crab stick
Calcium 13mg 10mg Crab stick
Iron 0.39mg 0.41mg Monkfish
Magnesium 43mg 27mg Crab stick
Phosphorus 282mg 256mg Crab stick
Potassium 90mg 513mg Monkfish
Sodium 529mg 23mg Monkfish
Zinc 0.33mg 0.53mg Monkfish
Copper 0.032mg 0.036mg Monkfish
Manganese 0.011mg 0.031mg Monkfish
Selenium 22.3µg 46.8µg Monkfish
Vitamin A 0IU 46IU Monkfish
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 14µg Monkfish
Vitamin E 0.17mg Crab stick
Vitamin C 0mg 1mg Monkfish
Vitamin B1 0.03mg 0.029mg Crab stick
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 0.073mg Crab stick
Vitamin B3 0.62mg 2.558mg Monkfish
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.173mg Monkfish
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.277mg Monkfish
Folate 0µg 8µg Monkfish
Vitamin B12 0.57µg 1.04µg Monkfish
Vitamin K 0.4µg Crab stick
Tryptophan 0.075mg 0.208mg Monkfish
Threonine 0.285mg 0.814mg Monkfish
Isoleucine 0.23mg 0.855mg Monkfish
Leucine 0.607mg 1.509mg Monkfish
Lysine 0.707mg 1.705mg Monkfish
Methionine 0.261mg 0.549mg Monkfish
Phenylalanine 0.26mg 0.725mg Monkfish
Valine 0.286mg 0.956mg Monkfish
Histidine 0.156mg 0.547mg Monkfish
Cholesterol 20mg 32mg Crab stick
Trans Fat 0.008g Monkfish
Saturated Fat 0.216g Monkfish
Omega-3 - DHA 0.028g Crab stick
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g Crab stick
Monounsaturated Fat 0.275g Crab stick
Polyunsaturated fat 0.143g Crab stick
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.089g Crab stick
Omega-3 - ALA 0.008g Crab stick

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Crab stick Monkfish
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
12%
Crab stick
24%
Monkfish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
Crab stick
48%
Monkfish

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Monkfish
Monkfish is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.25g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Monkfish
Monkfish contains less Sodium (difference - 506mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Monkfish
Monkfish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.216g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Monkfish
Monkfish is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Monkfish
Monkfish is cheaper (difference - $12)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Crab stick
Crab stick is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
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. Crab stick - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174203/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.