Butterfish vs. Sheepshead — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are butterfish and sheepshead different?
- Butterfish is higher in vitamin B3, vitamin B1, and vitamin B2; however, sheepshead is richer in vitamin B12, selenium, phosphorus, and copper.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B3 for butterfish is 25% higher.
- Butterfish contains 15 times more vitamin B1 than sheepshead. While butterfish contains 0.146mg of vitamin B1, sheepshead contains only 0.01mg.
- Sheepshead has less cholesterol.
Fish, butterfish, cooked, dry heat and Fish, sheepshead, cooked, dry heat are the varieties 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 ZincZinc | +57.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +32.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +76.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +13.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -36% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +10.5% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1360% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +284% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +220.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +25.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
22.15 g
Fats:
10.28 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
66.83 g
Other:
0.74 g
Protein:
26.02 g
Fats:
1.63 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
69.04 g
Other:
3.31 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +530.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +17.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +347.3% |
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Carbs
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Water
~69.04g
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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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B3 | 5.769mg | 1.8mg | 25% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.83µg | 2.3µg | 20% |
| Fats | 10.28g | 1.63g | 13% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.192mg | 0.05mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.146mg | 0.01mg | 11% |
| Selenium | 46.8µg | 51.3µg | 8% |
| Protein | 22.15g | 26.02g | 8% |
| Cholesterol | 83mg | 64mg | 6% |
| Copper | 0.069mg | 0.122mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 308mg | 350mg | 6% |
| Calories | 187kcal | 126kcal | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.382g | 3% | |
| Zinc | 0.99mg | 0.63mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 114mg | 73mg | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.36g | 2% | |
| Potassium | 481mg | 512mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 28mg | 37mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 32mg | 35mg | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.35g | 1% | |
| Iron | 0.64mg | 0.67mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 33µg | 35µg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.019mg | 0.021mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.865mg | 0.87mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.346mg | 0.35mg | 0% |
| Folate | 17µg | 17µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.248mg | 0.291mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.971mg | 1.141mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.021mg | 1.199mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.801mg | 2.115mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.035mg | 2.39mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.656mg | 0.77mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.865mg | 1.016mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.141mg | 1.34mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.652mg | 0.766mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.083g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.107g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.04g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Carbs diet | Equal | |
| 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
44%
38%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
61%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sheepshead is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 19mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sheepshead contains less Sodium (difference - 41mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sheepshead is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Butterfish is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.36g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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 ($)
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.