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Sardine vs. Sheepshead — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Sardine and Sheepshead?

  • Sardine is richer in Vitamin B12, Calcium, Iron, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, and Copper, while Sheepshead is higher in Vitamin B6.
  • Sardine's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 277% higher.
  • Sheepshead has 10 times less Calcium than Sardine. Sardine has 382mg of Calcium, while Sheepshead has 37mg.
  • Sheepshead is lower in Sodium.

We used Fish, sardine, Atlantic, canned in oil, drained solids with bone and Fish, sheepshead, cooked, dry heat types in this comparison.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 28% 115% 35% 110% 62% 36% 210% 40% 14% 287%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +11.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +932.4%
Contains more IronIron +335.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +52.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +107.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +40%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +414.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +29%
Contains less SodiumSodium -76.2%
~equal in Selenium ~51.3µg

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.
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% 6.5% 41% 144% 20% 52% 98% 39% 39% 1118% 6.5% 7.5% 41%
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 EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +700%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +354%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +191.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +288.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +35.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +109.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +70%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~115IU

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
25% 11% 60% 4%
Protein: 24.62 g
Fats: 11.45 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.61 g
Other: 4.32 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 +602.5%
Contains more OtherOther +30.5%
Contains more WaterWater +15.8%
~equal in Protein ~26.02g
~equal in Carbs ~0g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
14% 37% 49%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.528 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.869 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.148 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 +1005.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1247.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -76.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sardine Sheepshead Opinion
Calories 208kcal 126kcal Sardine
Protein 24.62g 26.02g Sheepshead
Fats 11.45g 1.63g Sardine
Cholesterol 142mg 64mg Sheepshead
Vitamin D 193IU Sardine
Magnesium 39mg 35mg Sardine
Calcium 382mg 37mg Sardine
Potassium 397mg 512mg Sheepshead
Iron 2.92mg 0.67mg Sardine
Copper 0.186mg 0.122mg Sardine
Zinc 1.31mg 0.63mg Sardine
Phosphorus 490mg 350mg Sardine
Sodium 307mg 73mg Sheepshead
Vitamin A 108IU 115IU Sheepshead
Vitamin A 32µg 35µg Sheepshead
Vitamin E 2.04mg Sardine
Vitamin D 4.8µg Sardine
Manganese 0.108mg 0.021mg Sardine
Selenium 52.7µg 51.3µg Sardine
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.01mg Sardine
Vitamin B2 0.227mg 0.05mg Sardine
Vitamin B3 5.245mg 1.8mg Sardine
Vitamin B5 0.642mg 0.87mg Sheepshead
Vitamin B6 0.167mg 0.35mg Sheepshead
Vitamin B12 8.94µg 2.3µg Sardine
Vitamin K 2.6µg Sardine
Folate 10µg 17µg Sheepshead
Choline 75mg Sardine
Saturated Fat 1.528g 0.36g Sheepshead
Monounsaturated Fat 3.869g 0.35g Sardine
Polyunsaturated fat 5.148g 0.382g Sardine
Tryptophan 0.276mg 0.291mg Sheepshead
Threonine 1.079mg 1.141mg Sheepshead
Isoleucine 1.134mg 1.199mg Sheepshead
Leucine 2.001mg 2.115mg Sheepshead
Lysine 2.26mg 2.39mg Sheepshead
Methionine 0.729mg 0.77mg Sheepshead
Phenylalanine 0.961mg 1.016mg Sheepshead
Valine 1.268mg 1.34mg Sheepshead
Histidine 0.725mg 0.766mg Sheepshead
Omega-3 - EPA 0.473g 0.083g Sardine
Omega-3 - DHA 0.509g 0.107g Sardine
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.04g Sheepshead

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sardine 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
124%
Sardine
38%
Sheepshead
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
94%
Sardine
61%
Sheepshead

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sheepshead
Sheepshead is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 78mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sheepshead
Sheepshead is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sheepshead
Sheepshead contains less Sodium (difference - 234mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sheepshead
Sheepshead is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.168g)
Which food is cheaper?
Sheepshead
Sheepshead is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sardine
Sardine is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sardine
Sardine is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)

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. Sardine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175139/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.