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Sheepshead raw vs. Smelt raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Sheepshead raw and Smelt raw?

  • Sheepshead raw is richer in Phosphorus, and Vitamin B6, while Smelt raw is higher in Vitamin B12, Manganese, Copper, Zinc, Vitamin B2, and Iron.
  • Smelt raw's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 60% higher.
  • Smelt raw has 2 times less Vitamin B6 than Sheepshead raw. Sheepshead raw has 0.3mg of Vitamin B6, while Smelt raw has 0.15mg.
  • Sheepshead raw is lower in Cholesterol.

We used Fish, sheepshead, raw and Fish, smelt, rainbow, raw types in this comparison.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 23% 6.3% 36% 17% 10% 11% 134% 9.3% 1.7% 199%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 21% 18% 26% 34% 46% 45% 99% 7.8% 91% 199%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +39.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +36.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +185.7%
Contains more IronIron +95.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +348.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +323.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -15.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +5284.6%
~equal in Magnesium ~30mg
~equal in Selenium ~36.5µg

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.
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% 0% 0% 2.5% 9.2% 28% 45% 69% 250% 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% 3% 10% 24% 2.5% 28% 27% 38% 35% 430% 0.25% 3% 35%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +100%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +17.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +100%
Contains more FolateFolate +275%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +72%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.01mg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~1.45mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 2% 78%
Protein: 20.21 g
Fats: 2.41 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 77.97 g
Other: 0 g
18% 2% 79%
Protein: 17.63 g
Fats: 2.42 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 78.77 g
Other: 1.18 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +14.6%
~equal in Fats ~2.42g
~equal in Carbs ~0g
~equal in Water ~78.77g
~equal in Other ~1.18g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
33% 39% 28%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.609 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.728 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.518 g
23% 32% 45%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.452 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.641 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.885 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +13.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -25.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +70.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sheepshead raw Smelt raw Opinion
Calories 108kcal 97kcal Sheepshead raw
Protein 20.21g 17.63g Sheepshead raw
Fats 2.41g 2.42g Smelt raw
Cholesterol 50mg 70mg Sheepshead raw
Vitamin D 31IU Smelt raw
Magnesium 32mg 30mg Sheepshead raw
Calcium 21mg 60mg Smelt raw
Potassium 404mg 290mg Sheepshead raw
Iron 0.46mg 0.9mg Smelt raw
Copper 0.031mg 0.139mg Smelt raw
Zinc 0.39mg 1.65mg Smelt raw
Phosphorus 313mg 230mg Sheepshead raw
Sodium 71mg 60mg Smelt raw
Vitamin A 100IU 50IU Sheepshead raw
Vitamin A 30µg 15µg Sheepshead raw
Vitamin E 0.5mg Smelt raw
Vitamin D 0.8µg Smelt raw
Manganese 0.013mg 0.7mg Smelt raw
Selenium 36.5µg 36.5µg
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 0.01mg
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.12mg Smelt raw
Vitamin B3 1.5mg 1.45mg Sheepshead raw
Vitamin B5 0.75mg 0.638mg Sheepshead raw
Vitamin B6 0.3mg 0.15mg Sheepshead raw
Vitamin B12 2µg 3.44µg Smelt raw
Vitamin K 0.1µg Smelt raw
Folate 15µg 4µg Sheepshead raw
Choline 65mg Smelt raw
Saturated Fat 0.609g 0.452g Smelt raw
Monounsaturated Fat 0.728g 0.641g Sheepshead raw
Polyunsaturated fat 0.518g 0.885g Smelt raw
Tryptophan 0.226mg 0.197mg Sheepshead raw
Threonine 0.886mg 0.773mg Sheepshead raw
Isoleucine 0.931mg 0.812mg Sheepshead raw
Leucine 1.643mg 1.433mg Sheepshead raw
Lysine 1.856mg 1.619mg Sheepshead raw
Methionine 0.598mg 0.522mg Sheepshead raw
Phenylalanine 0.789mg 0.688mg Sheepshead raw
Valine 1.041mg 0.908mg Sheepshead raw
Histidine 0.595mg 0.519mg Sheepshead raw
Omega-3 - EPA 0.138g 0.275g Smelt raw
Omega-3 - DHA 0.123g 0.418g Smelt raw
Omega-3 - DPA 0.074g 0.018g Sheepshead raw

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sheepshead raw Smelt raw
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
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
32%
Sheepshead raw
49%
Smelt raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Sheepshead raw
59%
Smelt raw

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Smelt raw
Smelt raw contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Smelt raw
Smelt raw is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.157g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sheepshead raw
Sheepshead raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sheepshead raw
Sheepshead raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
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. Sheepshead raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175144/nutrients
  2. Smelt raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175146/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.