Oysters vs. Sheepshead — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between oysters and sheepshead?
- Oysters is higher in zinc, vitamin B12, copper, iron, manganese, and vitamin B2; however, sheepshead is richer in phosphorus, vitamin B6, selenium, and potassium.
- Oysters's daily need coverage for zinc is 709% more.
- Sheepshead contains 47 times less copper than oysters. Oysters contains 5.707mg of copper, while sheepshead contains 0.122mg.
We used Mollusks, oyster, eastern, wild, cooked, moist heat and Fish, sheepshead, cooked, dry heat types in this article.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +213.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1274.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +4577.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +12376.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +2714.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +268.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +80.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -56% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +29.9% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +260% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +260% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +660.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +34.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +94.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +473.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +21.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
11.42 g
Fats:
3.42 g
Carbs:
5.45 g
Water:
78.19 g
Other:
1.52 g
Protein:
26.02 g
Fats:
1.63 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
69.04 g
Other:
3.31 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +109.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +13.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +127.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +117.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.948 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.506 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.056 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 | +44.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +176.4% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -62% |
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 price |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Zinc | 78.6mg | 0.63mg | 709% |
| Vitamin B12 | 17.5µg | 2.3µg | 633% |
| Copper | 5.707mg | 0.122mg | 621% |
| Iron | 9.21mg | 0.67mg | 107% |
| Protein | 11.42g | 26.02g | 29% |
| Manganese | 0.591mg | 0.021mg | 25% |
| Choline | 130mg | 24% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.061mg | 0.35mg | 22% |
| Phosphorus | 194mg | 350mg | 22% |
| Selenium | 39.5µg | 51.3µg | 21% |
| Potassium | 139mg | 512mg | 11% |
| Vitamin E | 1.7mg | 11% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.18mg | 0.05mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 116mg | 37mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.447mg | 0.87mg | 8% |
| Cholesterol | 79mg | 64mg | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.056g | 0.382g | 4% |
| Sodium | 166mg | 73mg | 4% |
| Saturated fat | 0.948g | 0.36g | 3% |
| Fats | 3.42g | 1.63g | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 2µg | 2% | |
| Carbs | 5.45g | 0g | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.036mg | 0.01mg | 2% |
| Folate | 14µg | 17µg | 1% |
| Calories | 102kcal | 126kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 26µg | 35µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 5.45g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 0% | |
| Magnesium | 35mg | 35mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.23g | N/A | |
| Starch | 0.9g | 0% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.85mg | 1.8mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.068g | N/A | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.506g | 0.35g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.138mg | 0.291mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.046mg | 1.141mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.459mg | 1.199mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.716mg | 2.115mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.762mg | 2.39mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.257mg | 0.77mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.413mg | 1.016mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.523mg | 1.34mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.22mg | 0.766mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.353g | 0.083g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.271g | 0.107g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.163g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.02g | 0.04g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.004g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.004g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.007g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.061g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
188%
38%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
486%
61%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sheepshead is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sheepshead is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.23g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sheepshead contains less Sodium (difference - 93mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sheepshead is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.588g)
Which food is cheaper?
Sheepshead is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Oysters is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Oysters is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)