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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.
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%
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%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +177.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +26.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +34%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +198.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +60%
Contains more IronIron +104.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +63.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +487.1%
~equal in Magnesium ~25mg

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 3.3% 2.8% 0% 0% 7.3% 17% 48% 10% 64% 130% 0% 6% 0%
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%
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%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +320.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +58.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +57.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +200%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0.96µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
19% 2% 79%
Protein: 18.56 g
Fats: 1.95 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 78.51 g
Other: 0.98 g
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 ProteinProtein +68.6%
Contains more WaterWater +58.6%
Contains more FatsFats +732.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +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
Calories 97kcal 277kcal Fish sticks
Protein 18.56g 11.01g Monkfish
Fats 1.95g 16.23g Fish sticks
Vitamin C 1mg 0mg Monkfish
Net carbs 0g 20.16g Fish sticks
Carbs 0g 21.66g Fish sticks
Cholesterol 32mg 28mg Fish sticks
Vitamin D 1IU Fish sticks
Magnesium 27mg 25mg Monkfish
Calcium 10mg 16mg Fish sticks
Potassium 513mg 185mg Monkfish
Iron 0.41mg 0.84mg Fish sticks
Sugar 1.65g Monkfish
Fiber 0g 1.5g Fish sticks
Copper 0.036mg 0.059mg Fish sticks
Zinc 0.53mg 0.42mg Monkfish
Starch 20.46g Fish sticks
Phosphorus 256mg 191mg Monkfish
Sodium 23mg 402mg Monkfish
Vitamin A 46IU 18IU Monkfish
Vitamin A 14µg 4µg Monkfish
Vitamin E 6.88mg Fish sticks
Manganese 0.031mg 0.182mg Fish sticks
Selenium 46.8µg 15.7µg 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
Vitamin B12 1.04µg 0.96µg Monkfish
Vitamin K 4.7µg Fish sticks
Folate 8µg 24µg 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 0.208mg 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
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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Monkfish Fish sticks
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
22%
Monkfish
33%
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.