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Sheepshead vs. Carp — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Sheepshead and Carp?

  • Sheepshead is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, and Copper, however, Carp is richer in Phosphorus, Zinc, Iron, and Vitamin B1.
  • Sheepshead's daily need coverage for Selenium is 64% more.
  • Carp contains 2 times less Copper than Sheepshead. Sheepshead contains 0.122mg of Copper, while Carp contains 0.073mg.
  • Sheepshead has less Cholesterol.

We used Fish, sheepshead, cooked, dry heat and Fish, carp, 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.
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%
Carp
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 27% 16% 38% 60% 24% 52% 228% 8.2% 6.5% 88%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +19.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +67.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +216.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +40.5%
Contains more IronIron +137.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +201.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +51.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -13.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +138.1%
~equal in Magnesium ~38mg

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% 6.9% 0% 0% 2.5% 12% 34% 52% 81% 288% 0% 13% 0%
Carp
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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 5.3% 1.9% 0% 0% 35% 16% 39% 52% 51% 184% 0% 13% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +259.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +59.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +56.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1300%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +40%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +16.7%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.87mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Folate ~17µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
26% 69% 3%
Protein: 26.02 g
Fats: 1.63 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 69.04 g
Other: 3.31 g
Carp
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23% 7% 70%
Protein: 22.86 g
Fats: 7.17 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 69.63 g
Other: 0.34 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +13.8%
Contains more OtherOther +873.5%
Contains more FatsFats +339.9%
~equal in Carbs ~0g
~equal in Water ~69.63g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
33% 32% 35%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.36 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.35 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.382 g
Carp
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22% 48% 30%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.388 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.985 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.835 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -74.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +752.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +380.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Sheepshead Carp
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Sheepshead Carp Opinion
Calories 126kcal 162kcal Carp
Protein 26.02g 22.86g Sheepshead
Fats 1.63g 7.17g Carp
Vitamin C 0mg 1.6mg Carp
Cholesterol 64mg 84mg Sheepshead
Magnesium 35mg 38mg Carp
Calcium 37mg 52mg Carp
Potassium 512mg 427mg Sheepshead
Iron 0.67mg 1.59mg Carp
Copper 0.122mg 0.073mg Sheepshead
Zinc 0.63mg 1.9mg Carp
Phosphorus 350mg 531mg Carp
Sodium 73mg 63mg Carp
Vitamin A 115IU 32IU Sheepshead
Vitamin A 35µg 10µg Sheepshead
Manganese 0.021mg 0.05mg Carp
Selenium 51.3µg 16.2µg Sheepshead
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 0.14mg Carp
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.07mg Carp
Vitamin B3 1.8mg 2.1mg Carp
Vitamin B5 0.87mg 0.87mg
Vitamin B6 0.35mg 0.219mg Sheepshead
Vitamin B12 2.3µg 1.47µg Sheepshead
Folate 17µg 17µg
Saturated Fat 0.36g 1.388g Sheepshead
Monounsaturated Fat 0.35g 2.985g Carp
Polyunsaturated fat 0.382g 1.835g Carp
Tryptophan 0.291mg 0.256mg Sheepshead
Threonine 1.141mg 1.002mg Sheepshead
Isoleucine 1.199mg 1.054mg Sheepshead
Leucine 2.115mg 1.858mg Sheepshead
Lysine 2.39mg 2.1mg Sheepshead
Methionine 0.77mg 0.677mg Sheepshead
Phenylalanine 1.016mg 0.893mg Sheepshead
Valine 1.34mg 1.178mg Sheepshead
Histidine 0.766mg 0.673mg Sheepshead
Omega-3 - EPA 0.083g 0.305g Carp
Omega-3 - DHA 0.107g 0.146g Carp
Omega-3 - DPA 0.04g 0.105g Carp

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Sheepshead Carp
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
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
38%
Sheepshead
31%
Carp
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
61%
Sheepshead
55%
Carp

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sheepshead
Sheepshead is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sheepshead
Sheepshead is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.028g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Carp
Carp contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
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. Sheepshead - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175145/nutrients
  2. Carp - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174185/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.