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Shrimp vs. Monkfish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Shrimp and Monkfish

  • Shrimp has more Vitamin B12, Copper, Zinc, Vitamin A RAE, Calcium, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B5, however, Monkfish has more Potassium.
  • Daily need coverage for Cholesterol from Shrimp is 60% higher.
  • Monkfish has 41 times less Sodium than Shrimp. Shrimp has 947mg of Sodium, while Monkfish has 23mg.

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

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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.
Shrimp
Shrimp
7
:
3
Monkfish
Monkfish
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%
Contains more Iron +28.1%
Contains more Potassium +201.8%
Contains less Sodium -97.6%
Equal in Selenium - 46.8
Shrimp
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 28% 12% 27% 132% 15% 124% 45% 86% 7% 270%
Monkfish
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 16% 20% 110% 46% 3% 15% 12% 5% 256%
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%
Contains more Iron +28.1%
Contains more Potassium +201.8%
Contains less Sodium -97.6%
Equal in Selenium - 46.8

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.
Shrimp
Shrimp
9
:
3
Monkfish
Monkfish
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%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +204.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +14.5%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.029
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 2.558
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%
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%
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%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +204.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +14.5%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.029
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 2.558

Macronutrient Comparison

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

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Shrimp Monkfish
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 Shrimp Monkfish Opinion
Net carbs 1.52g 0g Shrimp
Protein 22.78g 18.56g Shrimp
Fats 1.7g 1.95g Monkfish
Carbs 1.52g 0g Shrimp
Calories 119kcal 97kcal Shrimp
Calcium 91mg 10mg Shrimp
Iron 0.32mg 0.41mg Monkfish
Magnesium 37mg 27mg Shrimp
Phosphorus 306mg 256mg Shrimp
Potassium 170mg 513mg Monkfish
Sodium 947mg 23mg Monkfish
Zinc 1.63mg 0.53mg Shrimp
Copper 0.258mg 0.036mg Shrimp
Manganese 0.049mg 0.031mg Shrimp
Selenium 49.5µg 46.8µg Shrimp
Vitamin A 301IU 46IU Shrimp
Vitamin A RAE 90µg 14µg Shrimp
Vitamin E 2.2mg Shrimp
Vitamin D 4IU Shrimp
Vitamin D 0.1µg Shrimp
Vitamin C 0mg 1mg Monkfish
Vitamin B1 0.032mg 0.029mg Shrimp
Vitamin B2 0.024mg 0.073mg Monkfish
Vitamin B3 2.678mg 2.558mg Shrimp
Vitamin B5 0.519mg 0.173mg Shrimp
Vitamin B6 0.242mg 0.277mg Monkfish
Folate 24µg 8µg Shrimp
Vitamin B12 1.66µg 1.04µg Shrimp
Vitamin K 0.4µg Shrimp
Tryptophan 0.26mg 0.208mg Shrimp
Threonine 0.904mg 0.814mg Shrimp
Isoleucine 1.05mg 0.855mg Shrimp
Leucine 1.95mg 1.509mg Shrimp
Lysine 2.172mg 1.705mg Shrimp
Methionine 0.665mg 0.549mg Shrimp
Phenylalanine 0.992mg 0.725mg Shrimp
Valine 1.067mg 0.956mg Shrimp
Histidine 0.501mg 0.547mg Monkfish
Cholesterol 211mg 32mg 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
Shrimp Monkfish
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
37%
Shrimp
24%
Monkfish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
74%
Shrimp
48%
Monkfish

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. Shrimp - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171971/nutrients
  2. Monkfish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171996/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.