Croaker vs. Sheepshead — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are croaker and sheepshead different?
- Croaker is higher in vitamin B3 and vitamin B1; however, sheepshead is richer in selenium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, vitamin B6, and copper.
- Daily need coverage for selenium for sheepshead is 23% higher.
- Croaker contains 10 times more saturated fat than sheepshead. While croaker contains 3.476g of saturated fat, sheepshead contains only 0.36g.
Fish, croaker, Atlantic, cooked, breaded, and fried 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +20% |
| Contains more IronIron | +28.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +281% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +15.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +50.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +87.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +21.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +61.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -79% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +32.2% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +800% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +160% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +138.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +52.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +17.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +34.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
18.2 g
Fats:
12.67 g
Carbs:
7.54 g
Water:
59.76 g
Other:
1.83 g
Protein:
26.02 g
Fats:
1.63 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
69.04 g
Other:
3.31 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +677.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +43% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +15.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +80.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.476 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.32 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.917 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 | +1420% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +663.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -89.6% |
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 | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 38.8µg | 51.3µg | 23% |
| Phosphorus | 217mg | 350mg | 19% |
| Fats | 12.67g | 1.63g | 17% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.917g | 0.382g | 17% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.3mg | 1.8mg | 16% |
| Protein | 18.2g | 26.02g | 16% |
| Saturated fat | 3.476g | 0.36g | 14% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.32g | 0.35g | 12% |
| Sodium | 348mg | 73mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.1µg | 2.3µg | 8% |
| Cholesterol | 84mg | 64mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.26mg | 0.35mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.09mg | 0.01mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.13mg | 0.05mg | 6% |
| Copper | 0.065mg | 0.122mg | 6% |
| Calories | 221kcal | 126kcal | 5% |
| Potassium | 340mg | 512mg | 5% |
| Folate | 34µg | 17µg | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.08mg | 0.021mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.74mg | 0.87mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 7.54g | 0g | 3% |
| Fiber | 0.4g | 0g | 2% |
| Iron | 0.86mg | 0.67mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 42mg | 35mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 23µg | 35µg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.52mg | 0.63mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 32mg | 37mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 7.14g | 0g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.208mg | 0.291mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.788mg | 1.141mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.847mg | 1.199mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.48mg | 2.115mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.571mg | 2.39mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.525mg | 0.77mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.742mg | 1.016mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.947mg | 1.34mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.525mg | 0.766mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.113g | 0.083g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.089g | 0.107g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.079g | 0.04g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
41%
38%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
61%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sheepshead is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 20mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sheepshead contains less Sodium (difference - 275mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sheepshead is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.116g)
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 minerals?
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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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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