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Surimi vs. Monkfish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Surimi and Monkfish

  • Surimi has more Vitamin B12, however, Monkfish has more Selenium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, and Potassium.
  • Monkfish's daily need coverage for Selenium is 34% more.
  • Surimi has 6 times more Sodium than Monkfish. Surimi has 143mg of Sodium, while Monkfish has 23mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Fish, surimi 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.
Contains more Magnesium +59.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +10.2%
Contains more Calcium +11.1%
Contains more Iron +57.7%
Contains more Potassium +358%
Contains less Sodium -83.9%
Contains more Zinc +60.6%
Contains more Copper +12.5%
Contains more Manganese +181.8%
Contains more Selenium +66.5%
Equal in Phosphorus - 256
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 10% 31% 121% 10% 19% 10% 11% 2% 154%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 16% 20% 110% 46% 3% 15% 12% 5% 256%
Contains more Magnesium +59.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +10.2%
Contains more Calcium +11.1%
Contains more Iron +57.7%
Contains more Potassium +358%
Contains less Sodium -83.9%
Contains more Zinc +60.6%
Contains more Copper +12.5%
Contains more Manganese +181.8%
Contains more Selenium +66.5%
Equal in Phosphorus - 256

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.
Surimi
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Contains more Vitamin A +45.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +53.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +45%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +247.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1062.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +147.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +823.3%
Contains more Folate +300%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 13% 0% 0% 5% 5% 5% 5% 7% 2% 200% 1%
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 +45.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +53.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +45%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +247.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1062.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +147.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +823.3%
Contains more Folate +300%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +22.3%
Contains more Fats +116.7%
Contains more Other +34.2%
Equal in Water - 78.51
15% 7% 76%
Protein: 15.18 g
Fats: 0.9 g
Carbs: 6.85 g
Water: 76.34 g
Other: 0.73 g
19% 2% 79%
Protein: 18.56 g
Fats: 1.95 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 78.51 g
Other: 0.98 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +22.3%
Contains more Fats +116.7%
Contains more Other +34.2%
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.
Surimi Monkfish
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Surimi Monkfish Opinion
Net carbs 6.85g 0g Surimi
Protein 15.18g 18.56g Monkfish
Fats 0.9g 1.95g Monkfish
Carbs 6.85g 0g Surimi
Calories 99kcal 97kcal Surimi
Calcium 9mg 10mg Monkfish
Iron 0.26mg 0.41mg Monkfish
Magnesium 43mg 27mg Surimi
Phosphorus 282mg 256mg Surimi
Potassium 112mg 513mg Monkfish
Sodium 143mg 23mg Monkfish
Zinc 0.33mg 0.53mg Monkfish
Copper 0.032mg 0.036mg Monkfish
Manganese 0.011mg 0.031mg Monkfish
Selenium 28.1µg 46.8µg Monkfish
Vitamin A 67IU 46IU Surimi
Vitamin A RAE 20µg 14µg Surimi
Vitamin E 0.63mg Surimi
Vitamin C 0mg 1mg Monkfish
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.029mg Monkfish
Vitamin B2 0.021mg 0.073mg Monkfish
Vitamin B3 0.22mg 2.558mg Monkfish
Vitamin B5 0.07mg 0.173mg Monkfish
Vitamin B6 0.03mg 0.277mg Monkfish
Folate 2µg 8µg Monkfish
Vitamin B12 1.6µg 1.04µg Surimi
Vitamin K 0.1µg Surimi
Tryptophan 0.092mg 0.208mg Monkfish
Threonine 0.734mg 0.814mg Monkfish
Isoleucine 0.709mg 0.855mg Monkfish
Leucine 1.202mg 1.509mg Monkfish
Lysine 1.387mg 1.705mg Monkfish
Methionine 0.515mg 0.549mg Monkfish
Phenylalanine 0.595mg 0.725mg Monkfish
Valine 0.77mg 0.956mg Monkfish
Histidine 0.35mg 0.547mg Monkfish
Cholesterol 30mg 32mg Surimi
Saturated Fat 0.191g Monkfish
Omega-3 - DHA 0.241g Surimi
Omega-3 - EPA 0.157g Surimi
Omega-3 - DPA 0.014g Surimi
Monounsaturated Fat 0.149g Surimi
Polyunsaturated fat 0.443g Surimi

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Surimi 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
20%
Surimi
24%
Monkfish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Surimi
48%
Monkfish

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Surimi
Surimi is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
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 - 120mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Monkfish
Monkfish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.191g)
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 - $4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Monkfish
Monkfish is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.

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. Surimi - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173702/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.