Catfish vs. Sheepshead — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between catfish and sheepshead
- Catfish have more vitamin B12; however, sheepshead is higher in selenium, phosphorus, vitamin B6, and copper.
- Sheepshead covers your daily need for selenium, 75% more than catfish.
- Catfish have 4 times more saturated fat than sheepshead. While catfish have 1.586g of saturated fat, sheepshead has only 0.36g.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fish, catfish, channel, farmed, cooked, dry heat and Fish, sheepshead, 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +52.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +311.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +39.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +139.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +212.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +41.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -38.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +16.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +418.2% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +140% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +41.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +20.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +3400% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +97.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +41.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
18.44 g
Fats:
7.19 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
74.65 g
Other:
0 g
Protein:
26.02 g
Fats:
1.63 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
69.04 g
Other:
3.31 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +341.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +41.1% |
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Carbs
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Water
~69.04g
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Other
~3.31g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.586 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.115 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.354 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.36 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.35 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.382 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +790% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +254.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -77.3% |
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 Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 9.9µg | 51.3µg | 75% |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.78µg | 2.3µg | 20% |
| Protein | 18.44g | 26.02g | 15% |
| Phosphorus | 247mg | 350mg | 15% |
| Choline | 78.7mg | 14% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.177mg | 0.35mg | 13% |
| Copper | 0.039mg | 0.122mg | 9% |
| Fats | 7.19g | 1.63g | 9% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.115g | 0.35g | 7% |
| Saturated fat | 1.586g | 0.36g | 6% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.354g | 0.382g | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 0.97mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 0.28mg | 0.67mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.548mg | 1.8mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 366mg | 512mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.1mg | 0.05mg | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 35µg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 35mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 9mg | 37mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 119mg | 73mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.3µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin K | 2.5µg | 2% | |
| Folate | 12µg | 17µg | 1% |
| Calories | 144kcal | 126kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.811mg | 0.87mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.024mg | 0.01mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 10IU | 1% | |
| Cholesterol | 66mg | 64mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.58mg | 0.63mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.018mg | 0.021mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.063g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.22mg | 0.291mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.833mg | 1.141mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.82mg | 1.199mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.396mg | 2.115mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.677mg | 2.39mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.539mg | 0.77mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.735mg | 1.016mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.894mg | 1.34mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.404mg | 0.766mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.02g | 0.083g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.069g | 0.107g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.018g | 0.04g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.049g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| 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
46%
38%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
61%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sheepshead is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sheepshead is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sheepshead contains less Sodium (difference - 46mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sheepshead is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.226g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sheepshead is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Catfish is relatively richer in vitamins
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 ($)