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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 18% 4.8% 16% 32% 20% 11% 82% 52% 24% 86%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 3% 45% 15% 12% 14% 110% 3% 4% 255%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +60%
Contains more IronIron +104.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +63.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +487.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +177.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +26.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +34%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +198.1%
~equal in Magnesium ~27mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 1.1% 138% 0% 31% 27% 29% 16% 18% 120% 12% 18% 23%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 3.3% 2.8% 0% 0% 7.3% 17% 48% 10% 64% 130% 0% 6% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +320.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +58.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +57.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +200%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +155.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +66.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +255.1%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~1.04µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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 FatsFats +732.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +63.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +68.6%
Contains more WaterWater +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
Calories 277kcal 97kcal Fish sticks
Protein 11.01g 18.56g Monkfish
Fats 16.23g 1.95g Fish sticks
Vitamin C 0mg 1mg Monkfish
Net carbs 20.16g 0g Fish sticks
Carbs 21.66g 0g Fish sticks
Cholesterol 28mg 32mg Fish sticks
Vitamin D 1IU Fish sticks
Magnesium 25mg 27mg Monkfish
Calcium 16mg 10mg Fish sticks
Potassium 185mg 513mg Monkfish
Iron 0.84mg 0.41mg Fish sticks
Sugar 1.65g Monkfish
Fiber 1.5g 0g Fish sticks
Copper 0.059mg 0.036mg Fish sticks
Zinc 0.42mg 0.53mg Monkfish
Starch 20.46g Fish sticks
Phosphorus 191mg 256mg Monkfish
Sodium 402mg 23mg Monkfish
Vitamin A 18IU 46IU Monkfish
Vitamin A 4µg 14µg Monkfish
Vitamin E 6.88mg Fish sticks
Manganese 0.182mg 0.031mg Fish sticks
Selenium 15.7µg 46.8µg 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
Vitamin B12 0.96µg 1.04µg Monkfish
Vitamin K 4.7µg Fish sticks
Folate 24µg 8µg Fish sticks
Trans Fat 0.124g Monkfish
Choline 42.8mg Fish sticks
Saturated Fat 3.733g Monkfish
Monounsaturated Fat 3.193g Fish sticks
Polyunsaturated fat 7.824g 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
Fructose 0.1g Fish sticks
Omega-3 - EPA 0.05g Fish sticks
Omega-3 - DHA 0.088g Fish sticks
Omega-3 - ALA 0.236g Fish sticks
Omega-3 - DPA 0.004g Fish sticks
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Fish sticks
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g Fish sticks
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g Fish sticks
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 7.289g Fish sticks

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fish sticks Monkfish
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
33%
Fish sticks
22%
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.