Salmon vs. Sheepshead — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Salmon and Sheepshead
- Salmon is higher in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B2, yet Sheepshead is higher in Selenium, Phosphorus, and Copper.
- Salmon covers your daily Vitamin B3 needs 39% more than Sheepshead.
- Salmon contains 34 times more Vitamin B1 than Sheepshead. While Salmon contains 0.34mg 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, salmon, Atlantic, farmed, 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 less SodiumSodium | -16.4% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +16.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +146.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +33.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +97.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +149% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +46.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +38.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +31.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +23.9% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +3300% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +170% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +346.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +69.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +84.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +21.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +100% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
22.1 g
Fats:
12.35 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
64.75 g
Other:
0.8 g
Protein:
26.02 g
Fats:
1.63 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
69.04 g
Other:
3.31 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +657.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +17.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +313.8% |
~equal in
Carbs
~0g
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Water
~69.04g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
2.397 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
4.181 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.553 g
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 | +1094.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1091.9% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -85% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 206kcal | 126kcal |
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| Protein | 22.1g | 26.02g |
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| Fats | 12.35g | 1.63g |
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| Vitamin C | 3.7mg | 0mg |
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| Cholesterol | 63mg | 64mg |
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| Vitamin D | 526IU |
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| Magnesium | 30mg | 35mg |
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| Calcium | 15mg | 37mg |
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| Potassium | 384mg | 512mg |
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| Iron | 0.34mg | 0.67mg |
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| Copper | 0.049mg | 0.122mg |
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| Zinc | 0.43mg | 0.63mg |
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| Phosphorus | 252mg | 350mg |
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| Sodium | 61mg | 73mg |
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| Vitamin A | 230IU | 115IU |
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| Vitamin A | 69µg | 35µg |
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| Vitamin E | 1.14mg |
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| Vitamin D | 13.1µg |
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| Manganese | 0.016mg | 0.021mg |
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| Selenium | 41.4µg | 51.3µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.34mg | 0.01mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.135mg | 0.05mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 8.045mg | 1.8mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 1.475mg | 0.87mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.647mg | 0.35mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.8µg | 2.3µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.1µg |
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| Folate | 34µg | 17µg |
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| Choline | 90.5mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 2.397g | 0.36g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 4.181g | 0.35g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.553g | 0.382g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.248mg | 0.291mg |
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| Threonine | 0.969mg | 1.141mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.018mg | 1.199mg |
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| Leucine | 1.796mg | 2.115mg |
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| Lysine | 2.03mg | 2.39mg |
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| Methionine | 0.654mg | 0.77mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.863mg | 1.016mg |
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| Valine | 1.139mg | 1.34mg |
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| Histidine | 0.651mg | 0.766mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.69g | 0.083g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 1.457g | 0.107g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.17g | 0.04g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| 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
106%
38%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
44%
61%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sheepshead is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sheepshead is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.037g)
Which food is cheaper?
Sheepshead is cheaper (difference - $13)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sheepshead is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Salmon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Salmon contains less Sodium (difference - 12mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Salmon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)