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Sheepshead vs. Bluefish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Sheepshead and Bluefish?

  • Sheepshead is higher in Phosphorus, Selenium, and Copper, however, Bluefish is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin B6.
  • Bluefish's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 163% more.
  • Bluefish contains 9 times less Folate than Sheepshead. Sheepshead contains 17µg of Folate, while Bluefish contains 2µg.
  • Sheepshead has less Saturated Fat.

We used Fish, sheepshead, cooked, dry heat and Fish, bluefish, cooked, dry heat types in this article.

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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 Calcium +311.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +20.3%
Contains more Copper +79.4%
Contains more Magnesium +20%
Contains more Zinc +65.1%
Contains more Manganese +28.6%
Equal in Iron - 0.62
Equal in Potassium - 477
Equal in Sodium - 77
Equal in Selenium - 46.8
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 3% 24% 30% 125% 43% 11% 29% 23% 4% 256%
Contains more Calcium +311.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +20.3%
Contains more Copper +79.4%
Contains more Magnesium +20%
Contains more Zinc +65.1%
Contains more Manganese +28.6%
Equal in Iron - 0.62
Equal in Potassium - 477
Equal in Sodium - 77
Equal in Selenium - 46.8

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 Folate +750%
Contains more Vitamin A +299.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +570%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +94%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +302.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +32.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +170.4%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.955
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 28% 0% 0% 0% 17% 23% 136% 58% 108% 2% 778% 0%
Contains more Folate +750%
Contains more Vitamin A +299.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +570%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +94%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +302.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +32.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +170.4%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.955

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +10.2%
Contains more Fats +233.7%
Contains more Other +88.2%
Equal in Protein - 25.69
Equal in Water - 62.64
26% 69% 3%
Protein: 26.02 g
Fats: 1.63 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 69.04 g
Other: 3.31 g
26% 5% 63% 6%
Protein: 25.69 g
Fats: 5.44 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 62.64 g
Other: 6.23 g
Contains more Water +10.2%
Contains more Fats +233.7%
Contains more Other +88.2%
Equal in Protein - 25.69
Equal in Water - 62.64

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -69.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +556.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +255.5%
33% 32% 35%
Saturated Fat: 0.36 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.35 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.382 g
24% 48% 28%
Saturated Fat: 1.172 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.297 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.358 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -69.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +556.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +255.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sheepshead Bluefish Opinion
Protein 26.02g 25.69g Sheepshead
Fats 1.63g 5.44g Bluefish
Calories 126kcal 159kcal Bluefish
Calcium 37mg 9mg Sheepshead
Iron 0.67mg 0.62mg Sheepshead
Magnesium 35mg 42mg Bluefish
Phosphorus 350mg 291mg Sheepshead
Potassium 512mg 477mg Sheepshead
Sodium 73mg 77mg Sheepshead
Zinc 0.63mg 1.04mg Bluefish
Copper 0.122mg 0.068mg Sheepshead
Manganese 0.021mg 0.027mg Bluefish
Selenium 51.3µg 46.8µg Sheepshead
Vitamin A 115IU 459IU Bluefish
Vitamin A RAE 35µg 138µg Bluefish
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 0.067mg Bluefish
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.097mg Bluefish
Vitamin B3 1.8mg 7.247mg Bluefish
Vitamin B5 0.87mg 0.955mg Bluefish
Vitamin B6 0.35mg 0.464mg Bluefish
Folate 17µg 2µg Sheepshead
Vitamin B12 2.3µg 6.22µg Bluefish
Tryptophan 0.291mg 0.288mg Sheepshead
Threonine 1.141mg 1.126mg Sheepshead
Isoleucine 1.199mg 1.184mg Sheepshead
Leucine 2.115mg 2.088mg Sheepshead
Lysine 2.39mg 2.36mg Sheepshead
Methionine 0.77mg 0.76mg Sheepshead
Phenylalanine 1.016mg 1.003mg Sheepshead
Valine 1.34mg 1.324mg Sheepshead
Histidine 0.766mg 0.756mg Sheepshead
Cholesterol 64mg 76mg Sheepshead
Saturated Fat 0.36g 1.172g Sheepshead
Omega-3 - DHA 0.107g 0.665g Bluefish
Omega-3 - EPA 0.083g 0.323g Bluefish
Omega-3 - DPA 0.04g 0.079g Bluefish
Monounsaturated Fat 0.35g 2.297g Bluefish
Polyunsaturated fat 0.382g 1.358g Bluefish

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Sheepshead Bluefish
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
95%
Bluefish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
61%
Sheepshead
54%
Bluefish

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Sheepshead
Sheepshead contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sheepshead
Sheepshead is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sheepshead
Sheepshead is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.812g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Bluefish
Bluefish is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Bluefish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174229/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.