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Shad vs. Sheepshead raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Shad and Sheepshead raw

  • Shad has more Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Selenium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Iron, Copper, and Phosphorus, however, Sheepshead raw has more Vitamin B12.
  • Sheepshead raw's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 77% more.
  • Shad has 18 times more Vitamin B1 than Sheepshead raw. Shad has 0.183mg of Vitamin B1, while Sheepshead raw has 0.01mg.
  • Sheepshead raw is lower in Cholesterol.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Fish, shad, american, cooked, dry heat and Fish, sheepshead, raw.

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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.
Shad
Shad
10
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0
Sheepshead raw
Sheepshead raw
Contains more Calcium +185.7%
Contains more Iron +169.6%
Contains more Magnesium +18.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +11.5%
Contains more Potassium +21.8%
Contains more Zinc +20.5%
Contains more Copper +164.5%
Contains more Manganese +315.4%
Contains more Selenium +28.2%
Equal in Sodium - 71
Shad
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 47% 28% 150% 44% 9% 13% 28% 8% 256%
Sheepshead raw
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 18% 23% 135% 36% 10% 11% 11% 2% 200%
Contains more Calcium +185.7%
Contains more Iron +169.6%
Contains more Magnesium +18.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +11.5%
Contains more Potassium +21.8%
Contains more Zinc +20.5%
Contains more Copper +164.5%
Contains more Manganese +315.4%
Contains more Selenium +28.2%
Equal in Sodium - 71

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
Shad
7
:
1
Sheepshead raw
Sheepshead raw
Contains more Vitamin A +20%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1730%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +670%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +617.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +15.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +54%
Contains more Folate +13.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1328.6%
Shad
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%
Sheepshead raw
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 6% 0% 0% 0% 3% 10% 29% 45% 70% 12% 251% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +20%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1730%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +670%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +617.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +15.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +54%
Contains more Folate +13.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1328.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shad
Shad
3
:
1
Sheepshead raw
Sheepshead raw
Contains more Fats +632.4%
Contains more Water +31.7%
Equal in Protein - 20.21
Shad
22% 18% 59%
Protein: 21.71 g
Fats: 17.65 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.22 g
Other: 1.42 g
Sheepshead raw
20% 2% 78%
Protein: 20.21 g
Fats: 2.41 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 77.97 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more Fats +632.4%
Contains more Water +31.7%
Equal in Protein - 20.21

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 raw
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shad Sheepshead raw Opinion
Protein 21.71g 20.21g Shad
Fats 17.65g 2.41g Shad
Calories 252kcal 108kcal Shad
Calcium 60mg 21mg Shad
Iron 1.24mg 0.46mg Shad
Magnesium 38mg 32mg Shad
Phosphorus 349mg 313mg Shad
Potassium 492mg 404mg Shad
Sodium 65mg 71mg Shad
Zinc 0.47mg 0.39mg Shad
Copper 0.082mg 0.031mg Shad
Manganese 0.054mg 0.013mg Shad
Selenium 46.8µg 36.5µg Shad
Vitamin A 120IU 100IU Shad
Vitamin A RAE 36µg 30µg Shad
Vitamin B1 0.183mg 0.01mg Shad
Vitamin B2 0.308mg 0.04mg Shad
Vitamin B3 10.769mg 1.5mg Shad
Vitamin B5 0.865mg 0.75mg Shad
Vitamin B6 0.462mg 0.3mg Shad
Folate 17µg 15µg Shad
Vitamin B12 0.14µg 2µg Sheepshead raw
Tryptophan 0.243mg 0.226mg Shad
Threonine 0.952mg 0.886mg Shad
Isoleucine 1mg 0.931mg Shad
Leucine 1.764mg 1.643mg Shad
Lysine 1.993mg 1.856mg Shad
Methionine 0.642mg 0.598mg Shad
Phenylalanine 0.847mg 0.789mg Shad
Valine 1.118mg 1.041mg Shad
Histidine 0.639mg 0.595mg Shad
Cholesterol 96mg 50mg Sheepshead raw
Saturated Fat 0.609g Shad
Omega-3 - DHA 0.123g Sheepshead raw
Omega-3 - EPA 0.138g Sheepshead raw
Omega-3 - DPA 0.074g Sheepshead raw
Monounsaturated Fat 0.728g Sheepshead raw
Polyunsaturated fat 0.518g Sheepshead raw

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Shad Sheepshead raw
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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
35%
Sheepshead raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Shad
45%
Sheepshead raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sheepshead raw
Sheepshead raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 46mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shad
Shad contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shad
Shad is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.609g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Shad
Shad is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Shad
Shad 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 ($)

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 raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175144/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.