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Rockfish vs. Sheepshead — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Rockfish and Sheepshead different?

  • Rockfish is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B3, however, Sheepshead is richer in Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Vitamin B5, Copper, and Vitamin B6.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from Rockfish is 45% higher.
  • Rockfish contains 5 times more Vitamin B2 than Sheepshead. While Rockfish contains 0.226mg of Vitamin B2, Sheepshead contains only 0.05mg.

Fish, rockfish, Pacific, mixed species, cooked, dry heat and Fish, sheepshead, cooked, dry heat are the varieties used 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 Selenium +48.5%
Contains more Calcium +117.6%
Contains more Iron +86.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +41.1%
Contains less Sodium -18%
Contains more Zinc +46.5%
Contains more Copper +197.6%
Contains more Manganese +61.5%
Equal in Magnesium - 35
Equal in Potassium - 512
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 14% 24% 107% 42% 12% 12% 14% 2% 416%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 26% 25% 150% 46% 10% 18% 41% 3% 280%
Contains more Selenium +48.5%
Contains more Calcium +117.6%
Contains more Iron +86.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +41.1%
Contains less Sodium -18%
Contains more Zinc +46.5%
Contains more Copper +197.6%
Contains more Manganese +61.5%
Equal in Magnesium - 35
Equal in Potassium - 512

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 +170%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +352%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +60.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +618.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +115.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +45.2%
Contains more Folate +70%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +44.7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 9% 138% 0% 7% 53% 55% 25% 56% 8% 199% 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 +170%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +352%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +60.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +618.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +115.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +45.2%
Contains more Folate +70%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +44.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +17%
Contains more Other +123.6%
Equal in Fats - 1.63
Equal in Water - 69.04
22% 75%
Protein: 22.23 g
Fats: 1.62 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 74.67 g
Other: 1.48 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 Protein +17%
Contains more Other +123.6%
Equal in Fats - 1.63
Equal in Water - 69.04

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +33.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +27%
Contains less Saturated Fat -14.3%
31% 34% 35%
Saturated Fat: 0.42 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.466 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.485 g
33% 32% 35%
Saturated Fat: 0.36 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.35 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.382 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +33.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +27%
Contains less Saturated Fat -14.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Rockfish Sheepshead Opinion
Protein 22.23g 26.02g Sheepshead
Fats 1.62g 1.63g Sheepshead
Calories 109kcal 126kcal Sheepshead
Calcium 17mg 37mg Sheepshead
Iron 0.36mg 0.67mg Sheepshead
Magnesium 33mg 35mg Sheepshead
Phosphorus 248mg 350mg Sheepshead
Potassium 467mg 512mg Sheepshead
Sodium 89mg 73mg Sheepshead
Zinc 0.43mg 0.63mg Sheepshead
Copper 0.041mg 0.122mg Sheepshead
Manganese 0.013mg 0.021mg Sheepshead
Selenium 76.2µg 51.3µg Rockfish
Vitamin A 16IU 115IU Sheepshead
Vitamin A RAE 5µg 35µg Sheepshead
Vitamin E 0.44mg Rockfish
Vitamin D 183IU Rockfish
Vitamin D 4.6µg Rockfish
Vitamin B1 0.027mg 0.01mg Rockfish
Vitamin B2 0.226mg 0.05mg Rockfish
Vitamin B3 2.897mg 1.8mg Rockfish
Vitamin B5 0.404mg 0.87mg Sheepshead
Vitamin B6 0.241mg 0.35mg Sheepshead
Folate 10µg 17µg Sheepshead
Vitamin B12 1.59µg 2.3µg Sheepshead
Tryptophan 0.296mg 0.291mg Rockfish
Threonine 1.014mg 1.141mg Sheepshead
Isoleucine 1.06mg 1.199mg Sheepshead
Leucine 1.835mg 2.115mg Sheepshead
Lysine 2.188mg 2.39mg Sheepshead
Methionine 0.707mg 0.77mg Sheepshead
Phenylalanine 0.935mg 1.016mg Sheepshead
Valine 1.106mg 1.34mg Sheepshead
Histidine 0.502mg 0.766mg Sheepshead
Cholesterol 61mg 64mg Rockfish
Trans Fat 0.025g Sheepshead
Saturated Fat 0.42g 0.36g Sheepshead
Omega-3 - DHA 0.238g 0.107g Rockfish
Omega-3 - EPA 0.107g 0.083g Rockfish
Omega-3 - DPA 0.027g 0.04g Sheepshead
Monounsaturated Fat 0.466g 0.35g Rockfish
Polyunsaturated fat 0.485g 0.382g Rockfish
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g Rockfish

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Rockfish 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
46%
Rockfish
41%
Sheepshead
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
Rockfish
61%
Sheepshead

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sheepshead
Sheepshead is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sheepshead
Sheepshead contains less Sodium (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sheepshead
Sheepshead is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.06g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sheepshead
Sheepshead is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Rockfish
Rockfish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
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 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. Rockfish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175131/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.