Foodstruct Nutrition Search | Diet Analysis | Food Comparison | Glycemic Index Chart | Insulin Index Chart | Blog | Subscribe | Sign Up

Eel vs. Sheepshead — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

Compare

The main differences between eel and sheepshead

  • Eel is richer in vitamin A, vitamin B1,2, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, and zinc, yet sheepshead is richer in selenium, vitamin B6, and vitamin B5.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin A for eel is 122% higher.
  • Eel contains 18 times more vitamin B1 than sheepshead. Eel contains 0.183mg of vitamin B1, while sheepshead contains 0.01mg.
  • Sheepshead contains less saturated fat.

Food types used in this article are Fish, eel, mixed species, cooked, dry heat and Fish, sheepshead, cooked, dry heat.

Infographic

Eel vs Sheepshead infographic
Infographic link

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.
Eel
Eel
3
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 7.8% 31% 24% 9.7% 57% 119% 8.5% 5.2% 45%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 25% 11% 45% 25% 41% 17% 150% 9.5% 2.7% 280%
Contains more ZincZinc +230.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -11%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +90.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +34.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +42.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +46.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +320.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +26.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +518.1%
~equal in Iron ~0.67mg

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.
Eel
Eel
5
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 6% 379% 0% 0% 46% 12% 84% 17% 18% 361% 0% 13% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 12% 0% 0% 2.5% 12% 34% 52% 81% 288% 0% 13% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +3148.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1730%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +149.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +25.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +210.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +354.5%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.05mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Folate ~17µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Eel
Eel
1
24% 15% 59% 2%
Protein: 23.65 g
Fats: 14.95 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.31 g
Other: 2.09 g
26% 69% 3%
Protein: 26.02 g
Fats: 1.63 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 69.04 g
Other: 3.31 g
Contains more FatsFats +817.2%
Contains more WaterWater +16.4%
Contains more OtherOther +58.4%
~equal in Protein ~26.02g
~equal in Carbs ~0g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Eel
Eel
2
22% 69% 9%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.023 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.218 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.214 g
33% 32% 35%
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 +2533.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +217.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -88.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Eel Sheepshead
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Eel Sheepshead DV% diff.
Vitamin A 1137µg 35µg 122%
Selenium 8.3µg 51.3µg 78%
Cholesterol 161mg 64mg 32%
Vitamin B12 2.89µg 2.3µg 25%
Monounsaturated fat 9.218g 0.35g 22%
Vitamin B6 0.077mg 0.35mg 21%
Fats 14.95g 1.63g 20%
Vitamin B3 4.487mg 1.8mg 17%
Vitamin B1 0.183mg 0.01mg 14%
Zinc 2.08mg 0.63mg 13%
Vitamin B5 0.28mg 0.87mg 12%
Saturated fat 3.023g 0.36g 12%
Copper 0.029mg 0.122mg 10%
Phosphorus 277mg 350mg 10%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.214g 0.382g 6%
Calories 236kcal 126kcal 6%
Protein 23.65g 26.02g 5%
Potassium 349mg 512mg 5%
Magnesium 26mg 35mg 2%
Vitamin C 1.8mg 0mg 2%
Manganese 0.04mg 0.021mg 1%
Calcium 26mg 37mg 1%
Iron 0.64mg 0.67mg 0%
Sodium 65mg 73mg 0%
Vitamin B2 0.051mg 0.05mg 0%
Folate 17µg 17µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.265mg 0.291mg 0%
Threonine 1.037mg 1.141mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.09mg 1.199mg 0%
Leucine 1.922mg 2.115mg 0%
Lysine 2.171mg 2.39mg 0%
Methionine 0.7mg 0.77mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.923mg 1.016mg 0%
Valine 1.218mg 1.34mg 0%
Histidine 0.696mg 0.766mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.108g 0.083g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.081g 0.107g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.095g 0.04g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Eel Sheepshead
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

People also compare

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
72%
Eel
38%
Sheepshead
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Eel
61%
Sheepshead

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sheepshead
Sheepshead is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 97mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sheepshead
Sheepshead is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.663g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sheepshead
Sheepshead is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Eel
Eel contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Eel
Eel is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
?
The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
?
The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
Which food is cheaper?
?
The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Eel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174194/nutrients
  2. Sheepshead - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175145/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.