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Monkfish vs. Shrimp — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Monkfish and Shrimp

  • Monkfish has more Potassium, however, Shrimp has more Vitamin B12, Copper, Zinc, Vitamin A RAE, Calcium, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B5.
  • Daily need coverage for Cholesterol from Shrimp is 60% higher.
  • Shrimp has 3 times less Potassium than Monkfish. Monkfish has 513mg of Potassium, while Shrimp has 170mg.
  • Monkfish is lower in Cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Fish, monkfish, cooked, dry heat and Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, cooked, moist heat (may have been previously frozen).

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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.
Monkfish
Monkfish
3
:
7
Shrimp
Shrimp
Contains more Iron +28.1%
Contains more Potassium +201.8%
Contains less Sodium -97.6%
Contains more Calcium +810%
Contains more Magnesium +37%
Contains more Phosphorus +19.5%
Contains more Zinc +207.5%
Contains more Copper +616.7%
Contains more Manganese +58.1%
Equal in Selenium - 49.5
Monkfish
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 16% 20% 110% 46% 3% 15% 12% 5% 256%
Shrimp
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 28% 12% 27% 132% 15% 124% 45% 86% 7% 270%
Contains more Iron +28.1%
Contains more Potassium +201.8%
Contains less Sodium -97.6%
Contains more Calcium +810%
Contains more Magnesium +37%
Contains more Phosphorus +19.5%
Contains more Zinc +207.5%
Contains more Copper +616.7%
Contains more Manganese +58.1%
Equal in Selenium - 49.5

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.
Monkfish
Monkfish
3
:
9
Shrimp
Shrimp
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +204.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +14.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +554.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +10.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +200%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +59.6%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 2.678
Monkfish
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%
Shrimp
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 19% 44% 3% 0% 8% 6% 51% 32% 56% 18% 208% 1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +204.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +14.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +554.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +10.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +200%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +59.6%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 2.678

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Monkfish
Monkfish
2
:
3
Shrimp
Shrimp
Contains more Fats +14.7%
Contains more Protein +22.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +149%
Equal in Water - 71.56
Monkfish
19% 2% 79%
Protein: 18.56 g
Fats: 1.95 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 78.51 g
Other: 0.98 g
Shrimp
23% 2% 72% 2%
Protein: 22.78 g
Fats: 1.7 g
Carbs: 1.52 g
Water: 71.56 g
Other: 2.44 g
Contains more Fats +14.7%
Contains more Protein +22.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +149%
Equal in Water - 71.56

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Monkfish Shrimp Opinion
Net carbs 0g 1.52g Shrimp
Protein 18.56g 22.78g Shrimp
Fats 1.95g 1.7g Monkfish
Carbs 0g 1.52g Shrimp
Calories 97kcal 119kcal Shrimp
Calcium 10mg 91mg Shrimp
Iron 0.41mg 0.32mg Monkfish
Magnesium 27mg 37mg Shrimp
Phosphorus 256mg 306mg Shrimp
Potassium 513mg 170mg Monkfish
Sodium 23mg 947mg Monkfish
Zinc 0.53mg 1.63mg Shrimp
Copper 0.036mg 0.258mg Shrimp
Manganese 0.031mg 0.049mg Shrimp
Selenium 46.8µg 49.5µg Shrimp
Vitamin A 46IU 301IU Shrimp
Vitamin A RAE 14µg 90µg Shrimp
Vitamin E 2.2mg Shrimp
Vitamin D 4IU Shrimp
Vitamin D 0.1µg Shrimp
Vitamin C 1mg 0mg Monkfish
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.032mg Shrimp
Vitamin B2 0.073mg 0.024mg Monkfish
Vitamin B3 2.558mg 2.678mg Shrimp
Vitamin B5 0.173mg 0.519mg Shrimp
Vitamin B6 0.277mg 0.242mg Monkfish
Folate 8µg 24µg Shrimp
Vitamin B12 1.04µg 1.66µg Shrimp
Vitamin K 0.4µg Shrimp
Tryptophan 0.208mg 0.26mg Shrimp
Threonine 0.814mg 0.904mg Shrimp
Isoleucine 0.855mg 1.05mg Shrimp
Leucine 1.509mg 1.95mg Shrimp
Lysine 1.705mg 2.172mg Shrimp
Methionine 0.549mg 0.665mg Shrimp
Phenylalanine 0.725mg 0.992mg Shrimp
Valine 0.956mg 1.067mg Shrimp
Histidine 0.547mg 0.501mg Monkfish
Cholesterol 32mg 211mg Monkfish
Trans Fat 0.035g Monkfish
Saturated Fat 0.521g Monkfish
Omega-3 - DHA 0.141g Shrimp
Omega-3 - EPA 0.135g Shrimp
Omega-3 - DPA 0.012g Shrimp
Monounsaturated Fat 0.361g Shrimp
Polyunsaturated fat 0.59g Shrimp
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.012g Shrimp

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Monkfish Shrimp
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
24%
Monkfish
37%
Shrimp
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Monkfish
74%
Shrimp

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Shrimp
Shrimp is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Shrimp
Shrimp is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Monkfish
Monkfish is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Monkfish
Monkfish contains less Sodium (difference - 924mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Monkfish
Monkfish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 179mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Monkfish
Monkfish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.521g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Monkfish
Monkfish is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Monkfish
Monkfish is cheaper (difference - $7)

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. Shrimp - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171971/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.