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Mullet fish vs. Sheepshead — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Mullet fish and Sheepshead

  • Mullet fish is richer in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Iron, Vitamin B1, and Monounsaturated Fat, yet Sheepshead is richer in Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, and Selenium.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Sheepshead is 85% higher.
  • Mullet fish contains 10 times more Vitamin B1 than Sheepshead. Mullet fish contains 0.1mg of Vitamin B1, while Sheepshead contains 0.01mg.
  • Sheepshead contains less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Fish, mullet, striped, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 24% 9.3% 40% 53% 47% 24% 105% 9.3% 2.9% 255%
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 IronIron +110.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +15.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +39.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +19.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +11.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +43.4%
~equal in Magnesium ~35mg
~equal in Sodium ~73mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.021mg
~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 4% 8.5% 0% 0% 25% 23% 118% 53% 113% 31% 0% 7.5% 0%
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 CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +22.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +900%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +250%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +40%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +820%
Contains more FolateFolate +70%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.87mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
25% 5% 71%
Protein: 24.81 g
Fats: 4.86 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 70.52 g
Other: 0 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 +198.2%
~equal in Protein ~26.02g
~equal in Carbs ~0g
~equal in Water ~69.04g
~equal in Other ~3.31g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
38% 37% 25%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.431 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.382 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.917 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 +294.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +140.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -74.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mullet fish Sheepshead Opinion
Calories 150kcal 126kcal Mullet fish
Protein 24.81g 26.02g Sheepshead
Fats 4.86g 1.63g Mullet fish
Vitamin C 1.2mg 0mg Mullet fish
Cholesterol 63mg 64mg Mullet fish
Magnesium 33mg 35mg Sheepshead
Calcium 31mg 37mg Sheepshead
Potassium 458mg 512mg Sheepshead
Iron 1.41mg 0.67mg Mullet fish
Copper 0.141mg 0.122mg Mullet fish
Zinc 0.88mg 0.63mg Mullet fish
Phosphorus 244mg 350mg Sheepshead
Sodium 71mg 73mg Mullet fish
Vitamin A 141IU 115IU Mullet fish
Vitamin A 42µg 35µg Mullet fish
Manganese 0.022mg 0.021mg Mullet fish
Selenium 46.8µg 51.3µg Sheepshead
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.01mg Mullet fish
Vitamin B2 0.1mg 0.05mg Mullet fish
Vitamin B3 6.3mg 1.8mg Mullet fish
Vitamin B5 0.88mg 0.87mg Mullet fish
Vitamin B6 0.49mg 0.35mg Mullet fish
Vitamin B12 0.25µg 2.3µg Sheepshead
Folate 10µg 17µg Sheepshead
Saturated Fat 1.431g 0.36g Sheepshead
Monounsaturated Fat 1.382g 0.35g Mullet fish
Polyunsaturated fat 0.917g 0.382g Mullet fish
Tryptophan 0.278mg 0.291mg Sheepshead
Threonine 1.088mg 1.141mg Sheepshead
Isoleucine 1.143mg 1.199mg Sheepshead
Leucine 2.016mg 2.115mg Sheepshead
Lysine 2.278mg 2.39mg Sheepshead
Methionine 0.734mg 0.77mg Sheepshead
Phenylalanine 0.968mg 1.016mg Sheepshead
Valine 1.278mg 1.34mg Sheepshead
Histidine 0.73mg 0.766mg Sheepshead
Omega-3 - EPA 0.18g 0.083g Mullet fish
Omega-3 - DHA 0.148g 0.107g Mullet fish
Omega-3 - DPA 0.092g 0.04g Mullet fish

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mullet fish 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
29%
Mullet fish
38%
Sheepshead
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
Mullet fish
61%
Sheepshead

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sheepshead
Sheepshead is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.071g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mullet fish
Mullet fish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mullet fish
Mullet fish contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mullet fish
Mullet fish 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 cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Mullet fish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175124/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.