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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.
Sheepshead
Sheepshead
3
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7
Carp
Carp
Contains more Potassium +19.9%
Contains more Copper +67.1%
Contains more Selenium +216.7%
Contains more Calcium +40.5%
Contains more Iron +137.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +51.7%
Contains less Sodium -13.7%
Contains more Zinc +201.6%
Contains more Manganese +138.1%
Equal in Magnesium - 38
Sheepshead
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 26% 25% 150% 46% 10% 18% 41% 3% 280%
Carp
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 16% 60% 28% 228% 38% 9% 52% 25% 7% 89%
Contains more Potassium +19.9%
Contains more Copper +67.1%
Contains more Selenium +216.7%
Contains more Calcium +40.5%
Contains more Iron +137.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +51.7%
Contains less Sodium -13.7%
Contains more Zinc +201.6%
Contains more Manganese +138.1%
Equal in Magnesium - 38

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
3
:
4
Carp
Carp
Contains more Vitamin A +259.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +59.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +56.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1300%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +40%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +16.7%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.87
Equal in Folate - 17
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%
Carp
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 0% 0% 6% 35% 17% 40% 53% 51% 13% 184% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +259.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +59.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +56.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1300%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +40%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +16.7%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.87
Equal in Folate - 17

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Sheepshead
Sheepshead
2
:
2
Carp
Carp
Contains more Protein +13.8%
Contains more Other +873.5%
Contains more Fats +339.9%
Equal in Water - 69.63
Sheepshead
26% 69% 3%
Protein: 26.02 g
Fats: 1.63 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 69.04 g
Other: 3.31 g
Carp
23% 7% 70%
Protein: 22.86 g
Fats: 7.17 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 69.63 g
Other: 0.34 g
Contains more Protein +13.8%
Contains more Other +873.5%
Contains more Fats +339.9%
Equal in Water - 69.63

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Sheepshead
Sheepshead
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2
Carp
Carp
Contains less Saturated Fat -74.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +752.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +380.4%
Sheepshead
33% 32% 35%
Saturated Fat: 0.36 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.35 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.382 g
Carp
22% 48% 30%
Saturated Fat: 1.388 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.985 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.835 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -74.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +752.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated 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
Protein 26.02g 22.86g Sheepshead
Fats 1.63g 7.17g Carp
Calories 126kcal 162kcal Carp
Calcium 37mg 52mg Carp
Iron 0.67mg 1.59mg Carp
Magnesium 35mg 38mg Carp
Phosphorus 350mg 531mg Carp
Potassium 512mg 427mg Sheepshead
Sodium 73mg 63mg Carp
Zinc 0.63mg 1.9mg Carp
Copper 0.122mg 0.073mg Sheepshead
Manganese 0.021mg 0.05mg Carp
Selenium 51.3µg 16.2µg Sheepshead
Vitamin A 115IU 32IU Sheepshead
Vitamin A RAE 35µg 10µg Sheepshead
Vitamin C 0mg 1.6mg Carp
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
Folate 17µg 17µg
Vitamin B12 2.3µg 1.47µg Sheepshead
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
Cholesterol 64mg 84mg Sheepshead
Saturated Fat 0.36g 1.388g Sheepshead
Omega-3 - DHA 0.107g 0.146g Carp
Omega-3 - EPA 0.083g 0.305g Carp
Omega-3 - DPA 0.04g 0.105g Carp
Monounsaturated Fat 0.35g 2.985g Carp
Polyunsaturated fat 0.382g 1.835g Carp

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sheepshead Carp
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
33%
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.