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Sheepshead vs. Atlantic Mackerel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Sheepshead and Atlantic Mackerel

  • Sheepshead is richer in Phosphorus, Selenium, and Potassium, yet Atlantic Mackerel is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Iron, and Magnesium.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Atlantic Mackerel is 267% higher.
  • Sheepshead contains 2 times more Potassium than Atlantic Mackerel. Sheepshead contains 512mg of Potassium, while Atlantic Mackerel contains 314mg.
  • Sheepshead contains less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Fish, sheepshead, cooked, dry heat and Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, 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.
Sheepshead
Sheepshead
7
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2
Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel
Contains more Calcium +208.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +61.3%
Contains more Potassium +63.1%
Contains less Sodium -18.9%
Contains more Copper +67.1%
Contains more Manganese +40%
Contains more Selenium +16.3%
Contains more Iron +143.3%
Contains more Magnesium +117.1%
Equal in Zinc - 0.63
Sheepshead
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 26% 25% 150% 46% 10% 18% 41% 3% 280%
Atlantic Mackerel
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 62% 55% 93% 28% 12% 18% 25% 2% 241%
Contains more Calcium +208.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +61.3%
Contains more Potassium +63.1%
Contains less Sodium -18.9%
Contains more Copper +67.1%
Contains more Manganese +40%
Contains more Selenium +16.3%
Contains more Iron +143.3%
Contains more Magnesium +117.1%
Equal in Zinc - 0.63

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.
Sheepshead
Sheepshead
2
:
10
Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel
Contains more Folate +1600%
Contains more Vitamin A +45.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1660%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +524%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +404.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +14%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +278.7%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.856
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%
Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 11% 31% 483% 2% 44% 72% 171% 52% 93% 1% 1089% 13%
Contains more Folate +1600%
Contains more Vitamin A +45.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1660%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +524%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +404.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +14%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +278.7%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.856

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Sheepshead
Sheepshead
2
:
2
Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel
Contains more Protein +39.9%
Contains more Fats +752.1%
Contains more Other +19.6%
Equal in Water - 63.55
Sheepshead
26% 69% 3%
Protein: 26.02 g
Fats: 1.63 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 69.04 g
Other: 3.31 g
Atlantic Mackerel
19% 14% 64% 4%
Protein: 18.6 g
Fats: 13.89 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 63.55 g
Other: 3.96 g
Contains more Protein +39.9%
Contains more Fats +752.1%
Contains more Other +19.6%
Equal in Water - 63.55

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Sheepshead
Sheepshead
1
:
2
Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1458.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +777%
Sheepshead
33% 32% 35%
Saturated Fat: 0.36 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.35 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.382 g
Atlantic Mackerel
27% 45% 28%
Saturated Fat: 3.257 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.456 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.35 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1458.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +777%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sheepshead Atlantic Mackerel Opinion
Protein 26.02g 18.6g Sheepshead
Fats 1.63g 13.89g Atlantic Mackerel
Calories 126kcal 205kcal Atlantic Mackerel
Calcium 37mg 12mg Sheepshead
Iron 0.67mg 1.63mg Atlantic Mackerel
Magnesium 35mg 76mg Atlantic Mackerel
Phosphorus 350mg 217mg Sheepshead
Potassium 512mg 314mg Sheepshead
Sodium 73mg 90mg Sheepshead
Zinc 0.63mg 0.63mg
Copper 0.122mg 0.073mg Sheepshead
Manganese 0.021mg 0.015mg Sheepshead
Selenium 51.3µg 44.1µg Sheepshead
Vitamin A 115IU 167IU Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin A RAE 35µg 50µg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin E 1.52mg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin D 643IU Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin D 16.1µg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 0.176mg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.312mg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin B3 1.8mg 9.08mg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin B5 0.87mg 0.856mg Sheepshead
Vitamin B6 0.35mg 0.399mg Atlantic Mackerel
Folate 17µg 1µg Sheepshead
Vitamin B12 2.3µg 8.71µg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin K 5µg Atlantic Mackerel
Tryptophan 0.291mg 0.208mg Sheepshead
Threonine 1.141mg 0.815mg Sheepshead
Isoleucine 1.199mg 0.857mg Sheepshead
Leucine 2.115mg 1.512mg Sheepshead
Lysine 2.39mg 1.708mg Sheepshead
Methionine 0.77mg 0.551mg Sheepshead
Phenylalanine 1.016mg 0.726mg Sheepshead
Valine 1.34mg 0.958mg Sheepshead
Histidine 0.766mg 0.548mg Sheepshead
Cholesterol 64mg 70mg Sheepshead
Saturated Fat 0.36g 3.257g Sheepshead
Omega-3 - DHA 0.107g 1.401g Atlantic Mackerel
Omega-3 - EPA 0.083g 0.898g Atlantic Mackerel
Omega-3 - DPA 0.04g 0.212g Atlantic Mackerel
Monounsaturated Fat 0.35g 5.456g Atlantic Mackerel
Polyunsaturated fat 0.382g 3.35g Atlantic Mackerel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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
171%
Atlantic Mackerel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
61%
Sheepshead
54%
Atlantic Mackerel

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 - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sheepshead
Sheepshead is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sheepshead
Sheepshead is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.897g)
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 glycemic index?
Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Atlantic Mackerel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175119/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.