Crab vs. Sheepshead — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are crab and sheepshead different?
- Crab is higher in copper, vitamin B12, zinc, and folate; however, sheepshead is richer in phosphorus, selenium, vitamin B6, and potassium.
- Daily need coverage for copper for crab is 77% higher.
- Crab contains 8 times more sodium than sheepshead. While crab contains 563mg of sodium, sheepshead contains only 73mg.
Crustaceans, crab, blue, canned 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 CalciumCalcium | +145.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +567.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +504.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +252.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +97.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +34% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +49.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -87% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +19.6% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +130% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +86% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +52.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +14.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +44.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +200% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +3400% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +124.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
17.88 g
Fats:
0.74 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
79.69 g
Other:
1.69 g
Protein:
26.02 g
Fats:
1.63 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
69.04 g
Other:
3.31 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +15.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +45.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +120.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +95.9% |
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Carbs
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.201 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.129 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.258 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.36 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.35 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.382 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -44.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +171.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +48.1% |
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 | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 0.814mg | 0.122mg | 77% |
| Vitamin B12 | 3.33µg | 2.3µg | 43% |
| Zinc | 3.81mg | 0.63mg | 29% |
| Sodium | 563mg | 73mg | 21% |
| Phosphorus | 234mg | 350mg | 17% |
| Protein | 17.88g | 26.02g | 16% |
| Selenium | 42.9µg | 51.3µg | 15% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.156mg | 0.35mg | 15% |
| Choline | 80.9mg | 15% | |
| Vitamin E | 1.84mg | 12% | |
| Cholesterol | 97mg | 64mg | 11% |
| Folate | 51µg | 17µg | 9% |
| Potassium | 259mg | 512mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.747mg | 1.8mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 91mg | 37mg | 5% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 35µg | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 3.3mg | 0mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.997mg | 0.87mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.093mg | 0.05mg | 3% |
| Calories | 83kcal | 126kcal | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.074mg | 0.021mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 0.67mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.023mg | 0.01mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.74g | 1.63g | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.201g | 0.36g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.129g | 0.35g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.258g | 0.382g | 1% |
| Magnesium | 36mg | 35mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.014g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.226mg | 0.291mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.727mg | 1.141mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.776mg | 1.199mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.307mg | 2.115mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.386mg | 2.39mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.452mg | 0.77mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.708mg | 1.016mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.806mg | 1.34mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.393mg | 0.766mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.101g | 0.083g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.067g | 0.107g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.009g | 0.04g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.005g | 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
56%
38%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
89%
61%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sheepshead is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sheepshead is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sheepshead contains less Sodium (difference - 490mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Sheepshead is cheaper (difference - $12)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Crab is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.159g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Crab 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 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.