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Monkfish vs. Shark — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Monkfish and Shark different?

  • Monkfish is higher in Selenium, Potassium, and Phosphorus, however, Shark is richer in Vitamin B5, Iron, and Vitamin B12.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from Monkfish is 23% higher.
  • Monkfish contains 3 times more Potassium than Shark. While Monkfish contains 513mg of Potassium, Shark contains only 155mg.
  • Monkfish has less Cholesterol.

Fish, monkfish, cooked, dry heat and Fish, shark, mixed species, cooked, batter-dipped and fried are the varieties used in this article.

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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.
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Shark
Contains more Phosphorus +32%
Contains more Potassium +231%
Contains less Sodium -81.1%
Contains more Zinc +10.4%
Contains more Selenium +37.6%
Contains more Calcium +400%
Contains more Iron +170.7%
Contains more Magnesium +59.3%
Contains more Copper +16.7%
Contains more Manganese +61.3%
Equal in Zinc - 0.48
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 16% 20% 110% 46% 3% 15% 12% 5% 256%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 42% 31% 84% 14% 16% 14% 14% 7% 186%
Contains more Phosphorus +32%
Contains more Potassium +231%
Contains less Sodium -81.1%
Contains more Zinc +10.4%
Contains more Selenium +37.6%
Contains more Calcium +400%
Contains more Iron +170.7%
Contains more Magnesium +59.3%
Contains more Copper +16.7%
Contains more Manganese +61.3%
Equal in Zinc - 0.48

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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Shark
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +291.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +148.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +32.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +258.4%
Contains more Folate +87.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +16.3%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 2.783
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.3
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 11% 0% 0% 0% 18% 23% 53% 38% 70% 12% 152% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +291.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +148.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +32.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +258.4%
Contains more Folate +87.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +16.3%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 2.783
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.3

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Shark
Contains more Water +30.7%
Contains more Fats +608.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +10.2%
Equal in Protein - 18.62
19% 2% 79%
Protein: 18.56 g
Fats: 1.95 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 78.51 g
Other: 0.98 g
19% 14% 6% 60%
Protein: 18.62 g
Fats: 13.82 g
Carbs: 6.39 g
Water: 60.09 g
Other: 1.08 g
Contains more Water +30.7%
Contains more Fats +608.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +10.2%
Equal in Protein - 18.62

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Monkfish Shark Opinion
Net carbs 0g 6.39g Shark
Protein 18.56g 18.62g Shark
Fats 1.95g 13.82g Shark
Carbs 0g 6.39g Shark
Calories 97kcal 228kcal Shark
Calcium 10mg 50mg Shark
Iron 0.41mg 1.11mg Shark
Magnesium 27mg 43mg Shark
Phosphorus 256mg 194mg Monkfish
Potassium 513mg 155mg Monkfish
Sodium 23mg 122mg Monkfish
Zinc 0.53mg 0.48mg Monkfish
Copper 0.036mg 0.042mg Shark
Manganese 0.031mg 0.05mg Shark
Selenium 46.8µg 34µg Monkfish
Vitamin A 46IU 180IU Shark
Vitamin A RAE 14µg 54µg Shark
Vitamin C 1mg 0mg Monkfish
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.072mg Shark
Vitamin B2 0.073mg 0.097mg Shark
Vitamin B3 2.558mg 2.783mg Shark
Vitamin B5 0.173mg 0.62mg Shark
Vitamin B6 0.277mg 0.3mg Shark
Folate 8µg 15µg Shark
Vitamin B12 1.04µg 1.21µg Shark
Tryptophan 0.208mg 0.212mg Shark
Threonine 0.814mg 0.843mg Shark
Isoleucine 0.855mg 0.867mg Shark
Leucine 1.509mg 1.515mg Shark
Lysine 1.705mg 1.634mg Monkfish
Methionine 0.549mg 0.541mg Monkfish
Phenylalanine 0.725mg 0.75mg Shark
Valine 0.956mg 0.965mg Shark
Histidine 0.547mg 0.538mg Monkfish
Cholesterol 32mg 59mg Monkfish
Saturated Fat 3.205g Monkfish
Omega-3 - DHA 0.431g Shark
Omega-3 - EPA 0.258g Shark
Omega-3 - DPA 0.089g Shark
Monounsaturated Fat 5.935g Shark
Polyunsaturated fat 3.701g Shark

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Monkfish Shark
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
31%
Shark
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Monkfish
42%
Shark

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in vitamins?
Shark
Shark is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Monkfish
Monkfish contains less Sodium (difference - 99mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Monkfish
Monkfish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Monkfish
Monkfish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.205g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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.

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. Shark - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175143/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.