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Mackerel vs. Sheepshead — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Mackerel and Sheepshead

  • Mackerel is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Magnesium, Vitamin B1, Iron, and Vitamin B6, yet Sheepshead is higher in Phosphorus.
  • Mackerel covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 696% more than Sheepshead.
  • Mackerel contains 16 times more Vitamin B1 than Sheepshead. While Mackerel contains 0.159mg of Vitamin B1, Sheepshead contains only 0.01mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Sheepshead is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, 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.
Contains more Iron +134.3%
Contains more Magnesium +177.1%
Contains more Zinc +49.2%
Contains more Calcium +146.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +25.9%
Contains more Potassium +27.7%
Contains less Sodium -12%
Contains more Copper +29.8%
Equal in Manganese - 0.021
Equal in Selenium - 51.3
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 59% 70% 120% 36% 11% 26% 32% 3% 282%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 26% 25% 150% 46% 10% 18% 41% 3% 280%
Contains more Iron +134.3%
Contains more Magnesium +177.1%
Contains more Zinc +49.2%
Contains more Calcium +146.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +25.9%
Contains more Potassium +27.7%
Contains less Sodium -12%
Contains more Copper +29.8%
Equal in Manganese - 0.021
Equal in Selenium - 51.3

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +56.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1490%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +724%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +280.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +13.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +31.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +726.1%
Contains more Folate +750%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 11% 0% 0% 2% 40% 96% 129% 60% 107% 2% 2375% 0%
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 +56.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1490%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +724%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +280.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +13.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +31.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +726.1%
Contains more Folate +750%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +992.6%
Contains more Other +53.2%
Contains more Water +29.6%
Equal in Protein - 26.02
24% 18% 53% 5%
Protein: 23.85 g
Fats: 17.81 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.27 g
Other: 5.07 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 Fats +992.6%
Contains more Other +53.2%
Contains more Water +29.6%
Equal in Protein - 26.02

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1901.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1025.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.4%
27% 45% 28%
Saturated Fat: 4.176 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.3 g
33% 32% 35%
Saturated Fat: 0.36 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.35 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.382 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1901.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1025.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mackerel Sheepshead Opinion
Protein 23.85g 26.02g Sheepshead
Fats 17.81g 1.63g Mackerel
Calories 262kcal 126kcal Mackerel
Calcium 15mg 37mg Sheepshead
Iron 1.57mg 0.67mg Mackerel
Magnesium 97mg 35mg Mackerel
Phosphorus 278mg 350mg Sheepshead
Potassium 401mg 512mg Sheepshead
Sodium 83mg 73mg Sheepshead
Zinc 0.94mg 0.63mg Mackerel
Copper 0.094mg 0.122mg Sheepshead
Manganese 0.02mg 0.021mg Sheepshead
Selenium 51.6µg 51.3µg Mackerel
Vitamin A 180IU 115IU Mackerel
Vitamin A RAE 54µg 35µg Mackerel
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg Mackerel
Vitamin B1 0.159mg 0.01mg Mackerel
Vitamin B2 0.412mg 0.05mg Mackerel
Vitamin B3 6.85mg 1.8mg Mackerel
Vitamin B5 0.99mg 0.87mg Mackerel
Vitamin B6 0.46mg 0.35mg Mackerel
Folate 2µg 17µg Sheepshead
Vitamin B12 19µg 2.3µg Mackerel
Tryptophan 0.267mg 0.291mg Sheepshead
Threonine 1.045mg 1.141mg Sheepshead
Isoleucine 1.099mg 1.199mg Sheepshead
Leucine 1.938mg 2.115mg Sheepshead
Lysine 2.19mg 2.39mg Sheepshead
Methionine 0.706mg 0.77mg Sheepshead
Phenylalanine 0.931mg 1.016mg Sheepshead
Valine 1.228mg 1.34mg Sheepshead
Histidine 0.702mg 0.766mg Sheepshead
Cholesterol 75mg 64mg Sheepshead
Saturated Fat 4.176g 0.36g Sheepshead
Omega-3 - DHA 0.699g 0.107g Mackerel
Omega-3 - EPA 0.504g 0.083g Mackerel
Omega-3 - DPA 0.106g 0.04g Mackerel
Monounsaturated Fat 7.006g 0.35g Mackerel
Polyunsaturated fat 4.3g 0.382g Mackerel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mackerel 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
235%
Mackerel
41%
Sheepshead
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
Mackerel
61%
Sheepshead

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Sheepshead
Sheepshead contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sheepshead
Sheepshead is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sheepshead
Sheepshead is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.816g)
Which food is cheaper?
Sheepshead
Sheepshead is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mackerel
Mackerel 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 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.

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. Mackerel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175120/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.