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Roe vs. Sheepshead — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between roe and sheepshead

  • Roe is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin B2, phosphorus, vitamin B1, folate, and vitamin C, yet sheepshead is higher in vitamin B6 and potassium.
  • Roe covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 385% more than sheepshead.
  • The amount of cholesterol in sheepshead is lower.
  • The glycemic index of sheepshead is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Fish, roe, mixed species, 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.
Roe
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 8.4% 25% 29% 43% 35% 221% 15% 1.7% 282%
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 +14.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +103.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +47.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +34.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +32.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +80.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -37.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +61.5%
~equal in Copper ~0.122mg
~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.
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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 55% 30% 0% 0% 69% 219% 41% 69% 43% 1443% 0% 69% 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% 12% 0% 0% 2.5% 12% 34% 52% 81% 288% 0% 13% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +160%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2670%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1798%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +21.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +32.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +401.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +441.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +89.2%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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29% 8% 2% 59% 3%
Protein: 28.62 g
Fats: 8.23 g
Carbs: 1.92 g
Water: 58.63 g
Other: 2.6 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 +404.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +17.8%
Contains more OtherOther +27.3%
~equal in Protein ~26.02g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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25% 29% 46%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.866 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.129 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.404 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 +508.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +791.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -80.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Roe Sheepshead DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 11.54µg 2.3µg 385%
Cholesterol 479mg 64mg 138%
Vitamin B2 0.949mg 0.05mg 69%
Phosphorus 515mg 350mg 24%
Vitamin B1 0.277mg 0.01mg 22%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.404g 0.382g 20%
Folate 92µg 17µg 19%
Vitamin C 16.4mg 0mg 18%
Vitamin B6 0.185mg 0.35mg 13%
Fats 8.23g 1.63g 10%
Potassium 283mg 512mg 7%
Saturated fat 1.866g 0.36g 7%
Zinc 1.28mg 0.63mg 6%
Vitamin B5 1.154mg 0.87mg 6%
Vitamin A 91µg 35µg 6%
Protein 28.62g 26.02g 5%
Monounsaturated fat 2.129g 0.35g 4%
Calories 204kcal 126kcal 4%
Vitamin B3 2.192mg 1.8mg 2%
Magnesium 26mg 35mg 2%
Sodium 117mg 73mg 2%
Selenium 51.7µg 51.3µg 1%
Copper 0.128mg 0.122mg 1%
Iron 0.77mg 0.67mg 1%
Calcium 28mg 37mg 1%
Carbs 1.92g 0g 1%
Net carbs 1.92g 0g N/A
Manganese 0.013mg 0.021mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.375mg 0.291mg 0%
Threonine 1.305mg 1.141mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.465mg 1.199mg 0%
Leucine 2.509mg 2.115mg 0%
Lysine 2.179mg 2.39mg 0%
Methionine 0.71mg 0.77mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.401mg 1.016mg 0%
Valine 1.676mg 1.34mg 0%
Histidine 0.778mg 0.766mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 1.26g 0.083g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 1.747g 0.107g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.105g 0.04g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Roe Sheepshead
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
157%
Roe
38%
Sheepshead
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
68%
Roe
61%
Sheepshead

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sheepshead
Sheepshead is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 415mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sheepshead
Sheepshead contains less Sodium (difference - 44mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sheepshead
Sheepshead is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.506g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sheepshead
Sheepshead is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Sheepshead
Sheepshead is cheaper (difference - $100)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Roe
Roe 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 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. Roe - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174239/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.