Foodstruct Nutrition Search | Diet Analysis | Food Comparison | Glycemic Index Chart | Insulin Index Chart | Blog | Subscribe | Sign Up
  1. Home
  2. Foods
  3. Seafood
  4. Shark
  5. Compare
  6. Shark vs. Sheepshead

Shark vs. Sheepshead — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

Compare

The main differences between Shark and Sheepshead

  • Shark is richer in Vitamin B3, Iron, and Vitamin B1, yet Sheepshead is richer in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Phosphorus, Potassium, and Copper.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Sheepshead is 45% higher.
  • Shark contains 9 times more Saturated Fat than Sheepshead. Shark contains 3.205g of Saturated Fat, while Sheepshead contains 0.36g.

Food types used in this article are Fish, shark, mixed species, cooked, batter-dipped and fried and Fish, sheepshead, cooked, dry heat.

Infographic

Shark vs Sheepshead infographic
Infographic link

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.
Shark
Shark
4
:
6
Sheepshead
Sheepshead
Contains more Calcium +35.1%
Contains more Iron +65.7%
Contains more Magnesium +22.9%
Contains more Manganese +138.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +80.4%
Contains more Potassium +230.3%
Contains less Sodium -40.2%
Contains more Zinc +31.3%
Contains more Copper +190.5%
Contains more Selenium +50.9%
Shark
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 42% 31% 84% 14% 16% 14% 14% 7% 186%
Sheepshead
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 26% 25% 150% 46% 10% 18% 41% 3% 280%
Contains more Calcium +35.1%
Contains more Iron +65.7%
Contains more Magnesium +22.9%
Contains more Manganese +138.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +80.4%
Contains more Potassium +230.3%
Contains less Sodium -40.2%
Contains more Zinc +31.3%
Contains more Copper +190.5%
Contains more Selenium +50.9%

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.
Shark
Shark
4
:
4
Sheepshead
Sheepshead
Contains more Vitamin A +56.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +620%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +94%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +54.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +40.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +16.7%
Contains more Folate +13.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +90.1%
Shark
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 11% 0% 0% 0% 18% 23% 53% 38% 70% 12% 152% 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 +56.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +620%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +94%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +54.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +40.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +16.7%
Contains more Folate +13.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +90.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shark
Shark
2
:
3
Sheepshead
Sheepshead
Contains more Fats +747.9%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +39.7%
Contains more Water +14.9%
Contains more Other +206.5%
Shark
19% 14% 6% 60%
Protein: 18.62 g
Fats: 13.82 g
Carbs: 6.39 g
Water: 60.09 g
Other: 1.08 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 +747.9%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +39.7%
Contains more Water +14.9%
Contains more Other +206.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shark
Shark
2
:
1
Sheepshead
Sheepshead
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1595.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +868.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.8%
Shark
25% 46% 29%
Saturated Fat: 3.205 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.935 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.701 g
Sheepshead
33% 32% 35%
Saturated Fat: 0.36 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.35 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.382 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1595.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +868.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Shark Sheepshead
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Shark Sheepshead Opinion
Net carbs 6.39g 0g Shark
Protein 18.62g 26.02g Sheepshead
Fats 13.82g 1.63g Shark
Carbs 6.39g 0g Shark
Calories 228kcal 126kcal Shark
Calcium 50mg 37mg Shark
Iron 1.11mg 0.67mg Shark
Magnesium 43mg 35mg Shark
Phosphorus 194mg 350mg Sheepshead
Potassium 155mg 512mg Sheepshead
Sodium 122mg 73mg Sheepshead
Zinc 0.48mg 0.63mg Sheepshead
Copper 0.042mg 0.122mg Sheepshead
Manganese 0.05mg 0.021mg Shark
Selenium 34µg 51.3µg Sheepshead
Vitamin A 180IU 115IU Shark
Vitamin A RAE 54µg 35µg Shark
Vitamin B1 0.072mg 0.01mg Shark
Vitamin B2 0.097mg 0.05mg Shark
Vitamin B3 2.783mg 1.8mg Shark
Vitamin B5 0.62mg 0.87mg Sheepshead
Vitamin B6 0.3mg 0.35mg Sheepshead
Folate 15µg 17µg Sheepshead
Vitamin B12 1.21µg 2.3µg Sheepshead
Tryptophan 0.212mg 0.291mg Sheepshead
Threonine 0.843mg 1.141mg Sheepshead
Isoleucine 0.867mg 1.199mg Sheepshead
Leucine 1.515mg 2.115mg Sheepshead
Lysine 1.634mg 2.39mg Sheepshead
Methionine 0.541mg 0.77mg Sheepshead
Phenylalanine 0.75mg 1.016mg Sheepshead
Valine 0.965mg 1.34mg Sheepshead
Histidine 0.538mg 0.766mg Sheepshead
Cholesterol 59mg 64mg Shark
Saturated Fat 3.205g 0.36g Sheepshead
Omega-3 - DHA 0.431g 0.107g Shark
Omega-3 - EPA 0.258g 0.083g Shark
Omega-3 - DPA 0.089g 0.04g Shark
Monounsaturated Fat 5.935g 0.35g Shark
Polyunsaturated fat 3.701g 0.382g Shark

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

People also compare

Shark
Shark vs Swordfish
Swordfish
Shark
Shark vs Sardine
Sardine
Shark
Shark vs Tuna Bluefin
Tuna Bluefin
Sheepshead
Sheepshead vs Smelt raw
Smelt raw
Sheepshead
Sheepshead vs Snapper
Snapper
Sheepshead
Sheepshead vs Sturgeon raw
Sturgeon raw

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
31%
Shark
41%
Sheepshead
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Shark
61%
Sheepshead

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Sheepshead
Sheepshead contains less Sodium (difference - 49mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sheepshead
Sheepshead is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.845g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shark
Shark is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
?
The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
?
The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
Which food is cheaper?
?
The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
?
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?
?
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. Shark - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175143/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.