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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.
Mullet fish
Mullet fish
5
:
5
Sheepshead
Sheepshead
Contains more Iron +110.4%
Contains more Zinc +39.7%
Contains more Copper +15.6%
Contains more Calcium +19.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +43.4%
Contains more Potassium +11.8%
Equal in Magnesium - 35
Equal in Sodium - 73
Equal in Manganese - 0.021
Equal in Selenium - 51.3
Mullet fish
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 53% 24% 105% 41% 10% 24% 47% 3% 256%
Sheepshead
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 26% 25% 150% 46% 10% 18% 41% 3% 280%
Contains more Iron +110.4%
Contains more Zinc +39.7%
Contains more Copper +15.6%
Contains more Calcium +19.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +43.4%
Contains more Potassium +11.8%
Equal in Magnesium - 35
Equal in Sodium - 73
Equal in Manganese - 0.021
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.
Mullet fish
Mullet fish
7
:
2
Sheepshead
Sheepshead
Contains more Vitamin A +22.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +900%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +250%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +40%
Contains more Folate +70%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +820%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.87
Mullet fish
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 9% 0% 0% 4% 25% 24% 119% 53% 114% 8% 32% 0%
Sheepshead
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 A +22.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +900%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +250%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +40%
Contains more Folate +70%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +820%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.87

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mullet fish
Mullet fish
2
:
2
Sheepshead
Sheepshead
Contains more Fats +198.2%
Equal in Protein - 26.02
Equal in Water - 69.04
Equal in Other - 3.31
Mullet fish
25% 5% 71%
Protein: 24.81 g
Fats: 4.86 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 70.52 g
Other: 0 g
Sheepshead
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 +198.2%
Equal in Protein - 26.02
Equal in Water - 69.04
Equal in Other - 3.31

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mullet fish
Mullet fish
2
:
1
Sheepshead
Sheepshead
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +294.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +140.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -74.8%
Mullet fish
38% 37% 25%
Saturated Fat: 1.431 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.382 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.917 g
Sheepshead
33% 32% 35%
Saturated Fat: 0.36 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.35 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.382 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +294.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +140.1%
Contains less Saturated 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 Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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
Protein 24.81g 26.02g Sheepshead
Fats 4.86g 1.63g Mullet fish
Calories 150kcal 126kcal Mullet fish
Calcium 31mg 37mg Sheepshead
Iron 1.41mg 0.67mg Mullet fish
Magnesium 33mg 35mg Sheepshead
Phosphorus 244mg 350mg Sheepshead
Potassium 458mg 512mg Sheepshead
Sodium 71mg 73mg Mullet fish
Zinc 0.88mg 0.63mg Mullet fish
Copper 0.141mg 0.122mg Mullet fish
Manganese 0.022mg 0.021mg Mullet fish
Selenium 46.8µg 51.3µg Sheepshead
Vitamin A 141IU 115IU Mullet fish
Vitamin A RAE 42µg 35µg Mullet fish
Vitamin C 1.2mg 0mg Mullet fish
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
Folate 10µg 17µg Sheepshead
Vitamin B12 0.25µg 2.3µg Sheepshead
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
Cholesterol 63mg 64mg Mullet fish
Saturated Fat 1.431g 0.36g Sheepshead
Omega-3 - DHA 0.148g 0.107g Mullet fish
Omega-3 - EPA 0.18g 0.083g Mullet fish
Omega-3 - DPA 0.092g 0.04g Mullet fish
Monounsaturated Fat 1.382g 0.35g Mullet fish
Polyunsaturated fat 0.917g 0.382g Mullet fish

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mullet fish 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
32%
Mullet fish
41%
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 contains less Sodium?
Mullet fish
Mullet fish contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mullet fish
Mullet fish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
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.