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 for 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.
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +231% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +32% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -81.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +37.6% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +59.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +400% |
| Contains more IronIron | +170.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +16.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +61.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +285.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +148.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +32.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +258.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +16.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +87.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +30.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +608.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +10.2% |
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Protein
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Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.701g | 25% | |
| Selenium | 46.8µg | 34µg | 23% |
| Fats | 1.95g | 13.82g | 18% |
| Saturated fat | 3.205g | 15% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.935g | 15% | |
| Potassium | 513mg | 155mg | 11% |
| Iron | 0.41mg | 1.11mg | 9% |
| Cholesterol | 32mg | 59mg | 9% |
| Phosphorus | 256mg | 194mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.173mg | 0.62mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.04µg | 1.21µg | 7% |
| Calories | 97kcal | 228kcal | 7% |
| Calcium | 10mg | 50mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 23mg | 122mg | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 14µg | 54µg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 27mg | 43mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.029mg | 0.072mg | 4% |
| Folate | 8µg | 15µg | 2% |
| Carbs | 0g | 6.39g | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.073mg | 0.097mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.277mg | 0.3mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.558mg | 2.783mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.031mg | 0.05mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.036mg | 0.042mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Protein | 18.56g | 18.62g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 6.39g | N/A |
| Zinc | 0.53mg | 0.48mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.208mg | 0.212mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.814mg | 0.843mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.855mg | 0.867mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.509mg | 1.515mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.705mg | 1.634mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.549mg | 0.541mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.725mg | 0.75mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.956mg | 0.965mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.547mg | 0.538mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.258g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.431g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.089g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Shark is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Monkfish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 27mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Monkfish contains less Sodium (difference - 99mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
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.