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Shark vs. Sheepshead — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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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.

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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.
Shark
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 31% 15% 14% 42% 14% 13% 83% 16% 6.5% 185%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +22.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +35.1%
Contains more IronIron +65.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +138.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +230.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +190.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +31.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +80.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -40.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +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
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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 0% 11% 0% 0% 18% 22% 52% 37% 69% 151% 0% 11% 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% 6.9% 0% 0% 2.5% 12% 34% 52% 81% 288% 0% 13% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +56.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +620%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +94%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +54.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +40.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +90.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +13.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~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
Shark
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19% 14% 6% 60%
Protein: 18.62 g
Fats: 13.82 g
Carbs: 6.39 g
Water: 60.09 g
Other: 1.08 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 +747.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more ProteinProtein +39.7%
Contains more WaterWater +14.9%
Contains more OtherOther +206.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shark
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25% 46% 29%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.205 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.935 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.701 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 +1595.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +868.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated 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
Calories 228kcal 126kcal Shark
Protein 18.62g 26.02g Sheepshead
Fats 13.82g 1.63g Shark
Net carbs 6.39g 0g Shark
Carbs 6.39g 0g Shark
Cholesterol 59mg 64mg Shark
Magnesium 43mg 35mg Shark
Calcium 50mg 37mg Shark
Potassium 155mg 512mg Sheepshead
Iron 1.11mg 0.67mg Shark
Copper 0.042mg 0.122mg Sheepshead
Zinc 0.48mg 0.63mg Sheepshead
Phosphorus 194mg 350mg Sheepshead
Sodium 122mg 73mg Sheepshead
Vitamin A 180IU 115IU Shark
Vitamin A 54µg 35µg Shark
Manganese 0.05mg 0.021mg Shark
Selenium 34µg 51.3µg Sheepshead
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
Vitamin B12 1.21µg 2.3µg Sheepshead
Folate 15µg 17µg Sheepshead
Saturated Fat 3.205g 0.36g Sheepshead
Monounsaturated Fat 5.935g 0.35g Shark
Polyunsaturated fat 3.701g 0.382g Shark
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
Omega-3 - EPA 0.258g 0.083g Shark
Omega-3 - DHA 0.431g 0.107g Shark
Omega-3 - DPA 0.089g 0.04g Shark

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Shark Sheepshead
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
29%
Shark
38%
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?
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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. 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.