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, calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B5, and vitamin A.
- Daily need coverage for cholesterol for 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.
- Shrimp has a higher glycemic index than monkfish.
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.
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +201.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +28.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -97.6% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +37% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +810% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +616.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +207.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +19.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +58.1% |
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 B2Vitamin B2 | +204.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +14.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +542.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +10.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +59.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +200% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +14.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +22.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +149% |
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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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Cholesterol | 32mg | 211mg | 60% |
| Sodium | 23mg | 947mg | 40% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.04µg | 1.66µg | 26% |
| Choline | 135.4mg | 25% | |
| Copper | 0.036mg | 0.258mg | 25% |
| Vitamin E | 2.2mg | 15% | |
| Potassium | 513mg | 170mg | 10% |
| Zinc | 0.53mg | 1.63mg | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 14µg | 90µg | 8% |
| Protein | 18.56g | 22.78g | 8% |
| Calcium | 10mg | 91mg | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 256mg | 306mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.173mg | 0.519mg | 7% |
| Selenium | 46.8µg | 49.5µg | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.073mg | 0.024mg | 4% |
| Folate | 8µg | 24µg | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.59g | 4% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.277mg | 0.242mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 27mg | 37mg | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.521g | 2% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.361g | 1% | |
| Calories | 97kcal | 119kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.558mg | 2.678mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.031mg | 0.049mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
| Iron | 0.41mg | 0.32mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 4IU | 1% | |
| Carbs | 0g | 1.52g | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Fats | 1.95g | 1.7g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 1.52g | N/A |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.029mg | 0.032mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.4µg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.035g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.208mg | 0.26mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.814mg | 0.904mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.855mg | 1.05mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.509mg | 1.95mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.705mg | 2.172mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.549mg | 0.665mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.725mg | 0.992mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.956mg | 1.067mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.547mg | 0.501mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.135g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.141g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.012g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.012g | N/A |
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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 minerals?
Shrimp is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Shrimp is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Monkfish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 179mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Monkfish is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Monkfish contains less Sodium (difference - 924mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Monkfish is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.521g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Monkfish is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Monkfish is cheaper (difference - $7)