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Halibut vs. Sheepshead — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Halibut and Sheepshead

  • Halibut is richer in Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B1, yet Sheepshead is richer in Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Vitamin B5, Copper, and Selenium.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Sheepshead is 56% higher.
  • Halibut contains 9 times more Saturated Fat than Sheepshead. Halibut contains 3.102g of Saturated Fat, while Sheepshead contains 0.36g.

Food types used in this article are Fish, halibut, greenland, 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 +26.9%
Contains more Calcium +825%
Contains more Phosphorus +66.7%
Contains more Potassium +48.8%
Contains less Sodium -29.1%
Contains more Zinc +23.5%
Contains more Copper +221.1%
Contains more Manganese +40%
Equal in Magnesium - 35
Equal in Selenium - 51.3
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 32% 24% 90% 31% 14% 14% 13% 2% 256%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 26% 25% 150% 46% 10% 18% 41% 3% 280%
Contains more Iron +26.9%
Contains more Calcium +825%
Contains more Phosphorus +66.7%
Contains more Potassium +48.8%
Contains less Sodium -29.1%
Contains more Zinc +23.5%
Contains more Copper +221.1%
Contains more Manganese +40%
Equal in Magnesium - 35
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 B1 +630%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +106%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +38.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +91.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +202.1%
Contains more Folate +1600%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +139.6%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.8
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 0% 0% 0% 19% 24% 37% 18% 112% 1% 120% 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 B1 +630%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +106%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +38.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +91.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +202.1%
Contains more Folate +1600%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +139.6%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.8

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +988.3%
Contains more Protein +41.3%
Contains more Water +11.6%
Contains more Other +68.9%
18% 18% 62% 2%
Protein: 18.42 g
Fats: 17.74 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 61.88 g
Other: 1.96 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 +988.3%
Contains more Protein +41.3%
Contains more Water +11.6%
Contains more Other +68.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2969.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +358.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.4%
20% 69% 11%
Saturated Fat: 3.102 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.742 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.753 g
33% 32% 35%
Saturated Fat: 0.36 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.35 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.382 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2969.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +358.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Halibut Sheepshead Opinion
Protein 18.42g 26.02g Sheepshead
Fats 17.74g 1.63g Halibut
Calories 239kcal 126kcal Halibut
Calcium 4mg 37mg Sheepshead
Iron 0.85mg 0.67mg Halibut
Magnesium 33mg 35mg Sheepshead
Phosphorus 210mg 350mg Sheepshead
Potassium 344mg 512mg Sheepshead
Sodium 103mg 73mg Sheepshead
Zinc 0.51mg 0.63mg Sheepshead
Copper 0.038mg 0.122mg Sheepshead
Manganese 0.015mg 0.021mg Sheepshead
Selenium 46.8µg 51.3µg Sheepshead
Vitamin A 60IU 115IU Sheepshead
Vitamin A RAE 18µg 35µg Sheepshead
Vitamin B1 0.073mg 0.01mg Halibut
Vitamin B2 0.103mg 0.05mg Halibut
Vitamin B3 1.923mg 1.8mg Halibut
Vitamin B5 0.288mg 0.87mg Sheepshead
Vitamin B6 0.485mg 0.35mg Halibut
Folate 1µg 17µg Sheepshead
Vitamin B12 0.96µg 2.3µg Sheepshead
Tryptophan 0.206mg 0.291mg Sheepshead
Threonine 0.808mg 1.141mg Sheepshead
Isoleucine 0.849mg 1.199mg Sheepshead
Leucine 1.497mg 2.115mg Sheepshead
Lysine 1.692mg 2.39mg Sheepshead
Methionine 0.545mg 0.77mg Sheepshead
Phenylalanine 0.719mg 1.016mg Sheepshead
Valine 0.949mg 1.34mg Sheepshead
Histidine 0.542mg 0.766mg Sheepshead
Cholesterol 59mg 64mg Halibut
Saturated Fat 3.102g 0.36g Sheepshead
Omega-3 - DHA 0.504g 0.107g Halibut
Omega-3 - EPA 0.674g 0.083g Halibut
Omega-3 - DPA 0.114g 0.04g Halibut
Monounsaturated Fat 10.742g 0.35g Halibut
Polyunsaturated fat 1.753g 0.382g Halibut

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Halibut 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
28%
Halibut
41%
Sheepshead
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Halibut
61%
Sheepshead

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Sheepshead
Sheepshead contains less Sodium (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sheepshead
Sheepshead is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.742g)
Which food is cheaper?
Sheepshead
Sheepshead is cheaper (difference - $5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sheepshead
Sheepshead is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Halibut
Halibut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
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 vitamins?
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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. Halibut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174232/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.