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Fish sticks vs. Monkfish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Fish sticks and Monkfish

  • Fish sticks have more Vitamin B1, Manganese, Fiber, and Iron, however, Monkfish is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B6, Potassium, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B3.
  • Monkfish covers your daily Selenium needs 57% more than Fish sticks.
  • Monkfish contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fish, fish sticks, frozen, prepared 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.
Contains more Calcium +60%
Contains more Iron +104.9%
Contains more Copper +63.9%
Contains more Manganese +487.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +34%
Contains more Potassium +177.3%
Contains less Sodium -94.3%
Contains more Zinc +26.2%
Contains more Selenium +198.1%
Equal in Magnesium - 27
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 32% 18% 82% 17% 53% 12% 20% 24% 86%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 16% 20% 110% 46% 3% 15% 12% 5% 256%
Contains more Calcium +60%
Contains more Iron +104.9%
Contains more Copper +63.9%
Contains more Manganese +487.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +34%
Contains more Potassium +177.3%
Contains less Sodium -94.3%
Contains more Zinc +26.2%
Contains more Selenium +198.1%
Equal in Magnesium - 27

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 B1 +320.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +58.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +57.2%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin A +155.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +66.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +255.1%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 1.04
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%
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 B1 +320.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +58.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +57.2%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin A +155.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +66.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +255.1%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 1.04

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +732.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +63.3%
Contains more Protein +68.6%
Contains more Water +58.6%
11% 16% 22% 50%
Protein: 11.01 g
Fats: 16.23 g
Carbs: 21.66 g
Water: 49.5 g
Other: 1.6 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 Fats +732.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +63.3%
Contains more Protein +68.6%
Contains more Water +58.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Fish sticks Monkfish
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 Fish sticks Monkfish Opinion
Net carbs 20.16g 0g Fish sticks
Protein 11.01g 18.56g Monkfish
Fats 16.23g 1.95g Fish sticks
Carbs 21.66g 0g Fish sticks
Calories 277kcal 97kcal Fish sticks
Starch 20.46g Fish sticks
Fructose 0.1g Fish sticks
Sugar 1.65g Monkfish
Fiber 1.5g 0g Fish sticks
Calcium 16mg 10mg Fish sticks
Iron 0.84mg 0.41mg Fish sticks
Magnesium 25mg 27mg Monkfish
Phosphorus 191mg 256mg Monkfish
Potassium 185mg 513mg Monkfish
Sodium 402mg 23mg Monkfish
Zinc 0.42mg 0.53mg Monkfish
Copper 0.059mg 0.036mg Fish sticks
Manganese 0.182mg 0.031mg Fish sticks
Selenium 15.7µg 46.8µg Monkfish
Vitamin A 18IU 46IU Monkfish
Vitamin A RAE 4µg 14µg Monkfish
Vitamin E 6.88mg Fish sticks
Vitamin D 1IU Fish sticks
Vitamin C 0mg 1mg Monkfish
Vitamin B1 0.122mg 0.029mg Fish sticks
Vitamin B2 0.116mg 0.073mg Fish sticks
Vitamin B3 1.536mg 2.558mg Monkfish
Vitamin B5 0.272mg 0.173mg Fish sticks
Vitamin B6 0.078mg 0.277mg Monkfish
Folate 24µg 8µg Fish sticks
Vitamin B12 0.96µg 1.04µg Monkfish
Vitamin K 4.7µg Fish sticks
Tryptophan 0.122mg 0.208mg Monkfish
Threonine 0.372mg 0.814mg Monkfish
Isoleucine 0.429mg 0.855mg Monkfish
Leucine 0.852mg 1.509mg Monkfish
Lysine 0.795mg 1.705mg Monkfish
Methionine 0.296mg 0.549mg Monkfish
Phenylalanine 0.47mg 0.725mg Monkfish
Valine 0.5mg 0.956mg Monkfish
Histidine 0.23mg 0.547mg Monkfish
Cholesterol 28mg 32mg 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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fish sticks 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
34%
Fish sticks
24%
Monkfish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Fish sticks
48%
Monkfish

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. Fish sticks - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174195/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.