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Shad vs. Sheepshead — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Shad and Sheepshead

  • Shad has more Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, and Iron, however, Sheepshead is higher in Vitamin B12, and Selenium.
  • Sheepshead covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 90% more than Shad.
  • Shad has 18 times more Vitamin B1 than Sheepshead. While Shad has 0.183mg of Vitamin B1, Sheepshead has only 0.01mg.
  • Sheepshead has less Cholesterol.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fish, shad, american, 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.
Contains more Calcium +62.2%
Contains more Iron +85.1%
Contains less Sodium -11%
Contains more Manganese +157.1%
Contains more Zinc +34%
Contains more Copper +48.8%
Equal in Magnesium - 35
Equal in Phosphorus - 350
Equal in Potassium - 512
Equal in Selenium - 51.3
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 47% 28% 150% 44% 9% 13% 28% 8% 256%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 26% 25% 150% 46% 10% 18% 41% 3% 280%
Contains more Calcium +62.2%
Contains more Iron +85.1%
Contains less Sodium -11%
Contains more Manganese +157.1%
Contains more Zinc +34%
Contains more Copper +48.8%
Equal in Magnesium - 35
Equal in Phosphorus - 350
Equal in Potassium - 512
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.
Shad
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +1730%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +516%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +498.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +32%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1542.9%
Equal in Vitamin A - 115
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.87
Equal in Folate - 17
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 8% 0% 0% 0% 46% 72% 202% 52% 107% 13% 18% 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 +1730%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +516%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +498.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +32%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1542.9%
Equal in Vitamin A - 115
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.87
Equal in Folate - 17

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +982.8%
Contains more Protein +19.9%
Contains more Water +16.6%
Contains more Other +133.1%
22% 18% 59%
Protein: 21.71 g
Fats: 17.65 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.22 g
Other: 1.42 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 Fats +982.8%
Contains more Protein +19.9%
Contains more Water +16.6%
Contains more Other +133.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shad Sheepshead Opinion
Protein 21.71g 26.02g Sheepshead
Fats 17.65g 1.63g Shad
Calories 252kcal 126kcal Shad
Calcium 60mg 37mg Shad
Iron 1.24mg 0.67mg Shad
Magnesium 38mg 35mg Shad
Phosphorus 349mg 350mg Sheepshead
Potassium 492mg 512mg Sheepshead
Sodium 65mg 73mg Shad
Zinc 0.47mg 0.63mg Sheepshead
Copper 0.082mg 0.122mg Sheepshead
Manganese 0.054mg 0.021mg Shad
Selenium 46.8µg 51.3µg Sheepshead
Vitamin A 120IU 115IU Shad
Vitamin A RAE 36µg 35µg Shad
Vitamin B1 0.183mg 0.01mg Shad
Vitamin B2 0.308mg 0.05mg Shad
Vitamin B3 10.769mg 1.8mg Shad
Vitamin B5 0.865mg 0.87mg Sheepshead
Vitamin B6 0.462mg 0.35mg Shad
Folate 17µg 17µg
Vitamin B12 0.14µg 2.3µg Sheepshead
Tryptophan 0.243mg 0.291mg Sheepshead
Threonine 0.952mg 1.141mg Sheepshead
Isoleucine 1mg 1.199mg Sheepshead
Leucine 1.764mg 2.115mg Sheepshead
Lysine 1.993mg 2.39mg Sheepshead
Methionine 0.642mg 0.77mg Sheepshead
Phenylalanine 0.847mg 1.016mg Sheepshead
Valine 1.118mg 1.34mg Sheepshead
Histidine 0.639mg 0.766mg Sheepshead
Cholesterol 96mg 64mg Sheepshead
Saturated Fat 0.36g Shad
Omega-3 - DHA 0.107g Sheepshead
Omega-3 - EPA 0.083g Sheepshead
Omega-3 - DPA 0.04g Sheepshead
Monounsaturated Fat 0.35g Sheepshead
Polyunsaturated fat 0.382g Sheepshead

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Shad 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
43%
Shad
41%
Sheepshead
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Shad
61%
Sheepshead

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sheepshead
Sheepshead is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shad
Shad contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shad
Shad is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.36g)
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.
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. Shad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174243/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.