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Eel vs. Sheepshead — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Eel and Sheepshead

  • Eel is richer in Vitamin A, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, and Zinc, yet Sheepshead is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B5.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin A from 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.

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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.
Eel
Eel
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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
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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% 227% 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% 6.9% 0% 0% 2.5% 12% 34% 52% 81% 288% 0% 13% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +3193%
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
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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
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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 Opinion
Calories 236kcal 126kcal Eel
Protein 23.65g 26.02g Sheepshead
Fats 14.95g 1.63g Eel
Vitamin C 1.8mg 0mg Eel
Cholesterol 161mg 64mg Sheepshead
Magnesium 26mg 35mg Sheepshead
Calcium 26mg 37mg Sheepshead
Potassium 349mg 512mg Sheepshead
Iron 0.64mg 0.67mg Sheepshead
Copper 0.029mg 0.122mg Sheepshead
Zinc 2.08mg 0.63mg Eel
Phosphorus 277mg 350mg Sheepshead
Sodium 65mg 73mg Eel
Vitamin A 3787IU 115IU Eel
Vitamin A 1137µg 35µg Eel
Manganese 0.04mg 0.021mg Eel
Selenium 8.3µg 51.3µg Sheepshead
Vitamin B1 0.183mg 0.01mg Eel
Vitamin B2 0.051mg 0.05mg Eel
Vitamin B3 4.487mg 1.8mg Eel
Vitamin B5 0.28mg 0.87mg Sheepshead
Vitamin B6 0.077mg 0.35mg Sheepshead
Vitamin B12 2.89µg 2.3µg Eel
Folate 17µg 17µg
Saturated Fat 3.023g 0.36g Sheepshead
Monounsaturated Fat 9.218g 0.35g Eel
Polyunsaturated fat 1.214g 0.382g Eel
Tryptophan 0.265mg 0.291mg Sheepshead
Threonine 1.037mg 1.141mg Sheepshead
Isoleucine 1.09mg 1.199mg Sheepshead
Leucine 1.922mg 2.115mg Sheepshead
Lysine 2.171mg 2.39mg Sheepshead
Methionine 0.7mg 0.77mg Sheepshead
Phenylalanine 0.923mg 1.016mg Sheepshead
Valine 1.218mg 1.34mg Sheepshead
Histidine 0.696mg 0.766mg Sheepshead
Omega-3 - EPA 0.108g 0.083g Eel
Omega-3 - DHA 0.081g 0.107g Sheepshead
Omega-3 - DPA 0.095g 0.04g Eel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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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

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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
60%
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?
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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 ($)

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.