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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 RAE, 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 RAE 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
3
:
7
Sheepshead
Sheepshead
Contains less Sodium -11%
Contains more Zinc +230.2%
Contains more Manganese +90.5%
Contains more Calcium +42.3%
Contains more Magnesium +34.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +26.4%
Contains more Potassium +46.7%
Contains more Copper +320.7%
Contains more Selenium +518.1%
Equal in Iron - 0.67
Eel
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 24% 19% 119% 31% 9% 57% 10% 6% 46%
Sheepshead
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 26% 25% 150% 46% 10% 18% 41% 3% 280%
Contains less Sodium -11%
Contains more Zinc +230.2%
Contains more Manganese +90.5%
Contains more Calcium +42.3%
Contains more Magnesium +34.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +26.4%
Contains more Potassium +46.7%
Contains more Copper +320.7%
Contains more Selenium +518.1%
Equal in Iron - 0.67

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
6
:
2
Sheepshead
Sheepshead
Contains more Vitamin A +3193%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1730%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +149.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +25.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +210.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +354.5%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.05
Equal in Folate - 17
Eel
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 228% 0% 0% 6% 46% 12% 85% 17% 18% 13% 362% 0%
Sheepshead
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 0% 0% 0% 3% 12% 34% 53% 81% 13% 288% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +3193%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1730%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +149.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +25.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +210.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +354.5%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.05
Equal in Folate - 17

Macronutrient Comparison

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

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Eel
Eel
2
:
1
Sheepshead
Sheepshead
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2533.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +217.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.1%
Eel
22% 69% 9%
Saturated Fat: 3.023 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.218 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.214 g
Sheepshead
33% 32% 35%
Saturated Fat: 0.36 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.35 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.382 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2533.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +217.8%
Contains less Saturated 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
Protein 23.65g 26.02g Sheepshead
Fats 14.95g 1.63g Eel
Calories 236kcal 126kcal Eel
Calcium 26mg 37mg Sheepshead
Iron 0.64mg 0.67mg Sheepshead
Magnesium 26mg 35mg Sheepshead
Phosphorus 277mg 350mg Sheepshead
Potassium 349mg 512mg Sheepshead
Sodium 65mg 73mg Eel
Zinc 2.08mg 0.63mg Eel
Copper 0.029mg 0.122mg Sheepshead
Manganese 0.04mg 0.021mg Eel
Selenium 8.3µg 51.3µg Sheepshead
Vitamin A 3787IU 115IU Eel
Vitamin A RAE 1137µg 35µg Eel
Vitamin C 1.8mg 0mg Eel
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
Folate 17µg 17µg
Vitamin B12 2.89µg 2.3µg 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
Cholesterol 161mg 64mg Sheepshead
Saturated Fat 3.023g 0.36g Sheepshead
Omega-3 - DHA 0.081g 0.107g Sheepshead
Omega-3 - EPA 0.108g 0.083g Eel
Omega-3 - DPA 0.095g 0.04g Eel
Monounsaturated Fat 9.218g 0.35g Eel
Polyunsaturated fat 1.214g 0.382g Eel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Eel Sheepshead
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Calories diet ok
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
65%
Eel
41%
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.