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Monkfish vs. Sturgeon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Monkfish and Sturgeon different?

  • Monkfish is richer in Selenium, while Sturgeon is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B5, and Iron.
  • Sturgeon covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 61% more than Monkfish.
  • Monkfish contains 3 times more Selenium than Sturgeon. Monkfish contains 46.8µg of Selenium, while Sturgeon contains 16.2µg.
  • Monkfish is lower in Cholesterol.

Fish, monkfish, cooked, dry heat and Fish, sturgeon, mixed species, cooked, dry heat types were 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 Potassium +40.9%
Contains less Sodium -66.7%
Contains more Selenium +188.9%
Contains more Calcium +70%
Contains more Iron +119.5%
Contains more Magnesium +66.7%
Contains more Copper +47.2%
Equal in Phosphorus - 271
Equal in Zinc - 0.54
Equal in Manganese - 0.03
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 6% 34% 33% 117% 33% 9% 15% 18% 4% 89%
Contains more Potassium +40.9%
Contains less Sodium -66.7%
Contains more Selenium +188.9%
Contains more Calcium +70%
Contains more Iron +119.5%
Contains more Magnesium +66.7%
Contains more Copper +47.2%
Equal in Phosphorus - 271
Equal in Zinc - 0.54
Equal in Manganese - 0.03

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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Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +20.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +1802.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +175.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +23.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +294.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +402.9%
Contains more Folate +112.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +140.4%
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 53% 13% 387% 0% 20% 21% 190% 53% 54% 13% 313% 1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +20.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +1802.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +175.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +23.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +294.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +402.9%
Contains more Folate +112.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +140.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +12.3%
Contains more Protein +11.5%
Contains more Fats +165.6%
Contains more Other +326.5%
19% 2% 79%
Protein: 18.56 g
Fats: 1.95 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 78.51 g
Other: 0.98 g
21% 5% 70% 4%
Protein: 20.7 g
Fats: 5.18 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 69.94 g
Other: 4.18 g
Contains more Water +12.3%
Contains more Protein +11.5%
Contains more Fats +165.6%
Contains more Other +326.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Monkfish Sturgeon
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 Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Monkfish Sturgeon Opinion
Protein 18.56g 20.7g Sturgeon
Fats 1.95g 5.18g Sturgeon
Calories 97kcal 135kcal Sturgeon
Calcium 10mg 17mg Sturgeon
Iron 0.41mg 0.9mg Sturgeon
Magnesium 27mg 45mg Sturgeon
Phosphorus 256mg 271mg Sturgeon
Potassium 513mg 364mg Monkfish
Sodium 23mg 69mg Monkfish
Zinc 0.53mg 0.54mg Sturgeon
Copper 0.036mg 0.053mg Sturgeon
Manganese 0.031mg 0.03mg Monkfish
Selenium 46.8µg 16.2µg Monkfish
Vitamin A 46IU 875IU Sturgeon
Vitamin A RAE 14µg 263µg Sturgeon
Vitamin E 0.63mg Sturgeon
Vitamin D 515IU Sturgeon
Vitamin D 12.9µg Sturgeon
Vitamin C 1mg 0mg Monkfish
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.08mg Sturgeon
Vitamin B2 0.073mg 0.09mg Sturgeon
Vitamin B3 2.558mg 10.1mg Sturgeon
Vitamin B5 0.173mg 0.87mg Sturgeon
Vitamin B6 0.277mg 0.23mg Monkfish
Folate 8µg 17µg Sturgeon
Vitamin B12 1.04µg 2.5µg Sturgeon
Vitamin K 0.1µg Sturgeon
Tryptophan 0.208mg 0.232mg Sturgeon
Threonine 0.814mg 0.907mg Sturgeon
Isoleucine 0.855mg 0.954mg Sturgeon
Leucine 1.509mg 1.682mg Sturgeon
Lysine 1.705mg 1.901mg Sturgeon
Methionine 0.549mg 0.613mg Sturgeon
Phenylalanine 0.725mg 0.808mg Sturgeon
Valine 0.956mg 1.066mg Sturgeon
Histidine 0.547mg 0.609mg Sturgeon
Cholesterol 32mg 77mg Monkfish
Saturated Fat 1.173g Monkfish
Omega-3 - DHA 0.119g Sturgeon
Omega-3 - EPA 0.249g Sturgeon
Omega-3 - DPA 0.058g Sturgeon
Monounsaturated Fat 2.486g Sturgeon
Polyunsaturated fat 0.885g Sturgeon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Monkfish Sturgeon
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
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
93%
Sturgeon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Monkfish
35%
Sturgeon

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Sturgeon
Sturgeon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sturgeon
Sturgeon 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 - 46mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Monkfish
Monkfish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 45mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Monkfish
Monkfish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.173g)
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 ($)

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. Sturgeon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175148/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.