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Sheepshead vs. Alaska pollock — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Sheepshead and Alaska pollock

  • Sheepshead is higher in Selenium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B5, and Copper, yet Alaska pollock is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, and Magnesium.
  • Alaska pollock covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 57% more than Sheepshead.
  • Sheepshead contains 2 times more Copper than Alaska pollock. While Sheepshead contains 0.122mg of Copper, Alaska pollock contains only 0.06mg.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Sheepshead is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Fish, sheepshead, cooked, dry heat and Fish, pollock, Alaska, cooked, dry heat (may have been previously frozen).

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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 Iron +19.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +31.1%
Contains more Potassium +19.1%
Contains less Sodium -82.6%
Contains more Zinc +10.5%
Contains more Copper +103.3%
Contains more Manganese +16.7%
Contains more Selenium +16.3%
Contains more Calcium +94.6%
Contains more Magnesium +131.4%
Equal in Zinc - 0.57
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 26% 25% 150% 46% 10% 18% 41% 3% 280%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 22% 58% 115% 38% 55% 16% 20% 3% 241%
Contains more Iron +19.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +31.1%
Contains more Potassium +19.1%
Contains less Sodium -82.6%
Contains more Zinc +10.5%
Contains more Copper +103.3%
Contains more Manganese +16.7%
Contains more Selenium +16.3%
Contains more Calcium +94.6%
Contains more Magnesium +131.4%
Equal in Zinc - 0.57

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +125.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +101.4%
Contains more Folate +466.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +440%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +346%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +119.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +59.1%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.329
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 6% 39% 0% 14% 52% 75% 26% 76% 3% 458% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +125.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +101.4%
Contains more Folate +466.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +440%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +346%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +119.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +59.1%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.329

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +10.8%
Contains more Fats +38.1%
Contains more Other +95.9%
Equal in Protein - 23.48
Equal in Water - 73.65
26% 69% 3%
Protein: 26.02 g
Fats: 1.63 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 69.04 g
Other: 3.31 g
23% 74% 2%
Protein: 23.48 g
Fats: 1.18 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.65 g
Other: 1.69 g
Contains more Protein +10.8%
Contains more Fats +38.1%
Contains more Other +95.9%
Equal in Protein - 23.48
Equal in Water - 73.65

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +161.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -55.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +52.6%
33% 32% 35%
Saturated Fat: 0.36 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.35 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.382 g
18% 15% 67%
Saturated Fat: 0.159 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.583 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +161.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -55.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +52.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sheepshead Alaska pollock Opinion
Protein 26.02g 23.48g Sheepshead
Fats 1.63g 1.18g Sheepshead
Calories 126kcal 111kcal Sheepshead
Calcium 37mg 72mg Alaska pollock
Iron 0.67mg 0.56mg Sheepshead
Magnesium 35mg 81mg Alaska pollock
Phosphorus 350mg 267mg Sheepshead
Potassium 512mg 430mg Sheepshead
Sodium 73mg 419mg Sheepshead
Zinc 0.63mg 0.57mg Sheepshead
Copper 0.122mg 0.06mg Sheepshead
Manganese 0.021mg 0.018mg Sheepshead
Selenium 51.3µg 44.1µg Sheepshead
Vitamin A 115IU 51IU Sheepshead
Vitamin A RAE 35µg 17µg Sheepshead
Vitamin E 0.28mg Alaska pollock
Vitamin D 51IU Alaska pollock
Vitamin D 1.3µg Alaska pollock
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 0.054mg Alaska pollock
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.223mg Alaska pollock
Vitamin B3 1.8mg 3.949mg Alaska pollock
Vitamin B5 0.87mg 0.432mg Sheepshead
Vitamin B6 0.35mg 0.329mg Sheepshead
Folate 17µg 3µg Sheepshead
Vitamin B12 2.3µg 3.66µg Alaska pollock
Vitamin K 0.1µg Alaska pollock
Tryptophan 0.291mg 0.263mg Sheepshead
Threonine 1.141mg 1.029mg Sheepshead
Isoleucine 1.199mg 1.082mg Sheepshead
Leucine 2.115mg 1.908mg Sheepshead
Lysine 2.39mg 2.157mg Sheepshead
Methionine 0.77mg 0.696mg Sheepshead
Phenylalanine 1.016mg 0.917mg Sheepshead
Valine 1.34mg 1.21mg Sheepshead
Histidine 0.766mg 0.691mg Sheepshead
Cholesterol 64mg 86mg Sheepshead
Saturated Fat 0.36g 0.159g Alaska pollock
Omega-3 - DHA 0.107g 0.423g Alaska pollock
Omega-3 - EPA 0.083g 0.086g Alaska pollock
Omega-3 - DPA 0.04g 0.027g Sheepshead
Monounsaturated Fat 0.35g 0.134g Sheepshead
Polyunsaturated fat 0.382g 0.583g Alaska pollock

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Sheepshead Alaska pollock
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
41%
Sheepshead
62%
Alaska pollock
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
61%
Sheepshead
59%
Alaska pollock

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sheepshead
Sheepshead is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sheepshead
Sheepshead contains less Sodium (difference - 346mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sheepshead
Sheepshead is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 22mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Sheepshead
Sheepshead is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sheepshead
Sheepshead is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Alaska pollock
Alaska pollock is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.201g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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 - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175145/nutrients
  2. Alaska pollock - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173681/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.