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Sheepshead vs. Cod — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Sheepshead and Cod

  • Sheepshead is richer in Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Selenium, Vitamin B5, Copper, Potassium, and Vitamin B6, yet Cod is richer in Vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Sheepshead is 52% higher.
  • Sheepshead contains 5 times more Vitamin B5 than Cod. Sheepshead contains 0.87mg of Vitamin B5, while Cod contains 0.18mg.

Food types used in this article are Fish, sheepshead, cooked, dry heat and Fish, cod, Atlantic, cooked, dry heat.

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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%
Cod
Cod
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 30% 4.2% 22% 18% 12% 16% 59% 10% 2.6% 205%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +164.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +109.8%
Contains more IronIron +36.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +238.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +153.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +36.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +20%
~equal in Zinc ~0.58mg
~equal in Sodium ~78mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.02mg

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%
Cod
Cod
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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 3.3% 2.8% 16% 36% 22% 18% 47% 11% 65% 131% 0.25% 6% 46%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +144.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +383.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +23.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +119%
Contains more FolateFolate +112.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +780%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +58%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +39.6%

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
Cod
Cod
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23% 76%
Protein: 22.83 g
Fats: 0.86 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 75.92 g
Other: 0.39 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +14%
Contains more FatsFats +89.5%
Contains more OtherOther +748.7%
~equal in Carbs ~0g
~equal in Water ~75.92g

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
Cod
Cod
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29% 21% 50%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.168 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.292 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +182.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +30.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -53.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sheepshead Cod Opinion
Calories 126kcal 105kcal Sheepshead
Protein 26.02g 22.83g Sheepshead
Fats 1.63g 0.86g Sheepshead
Vitamin C 0mg 1mg Cod
Cholesterol 64mg 55mg Cod
Vitamin D 46IU Cod
Magnesium 35mg 42mg Cod
Calcium 37mg 14mg Sheepshead
Potassium 512mg 244mg Sheepshead
Iron 0.67mg 0.49mg Sheepshead
Copper 0.122mg 0.036mg Sheepshead
Zinc 0.63mg 0.58mg Sheepshead
Phosphorus 350mg 138mg Sheepshead
Sodium 73mg 78mg Sheepshead
Vitamin A 115IU 47IU Sheepshead
Vitamin A 35µg 14µg Sheepshead
Vitamin E 0.81mg Cod
Vitamin D 1.2µg Cod
Manganese 0.021mg 0.02mg Sheepshead
Selenium 51.3µg 37.6µg Sheepshead
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 0.088mg Cod
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.079mg Cod
Vitamin B3 1.8mg 2.513mg Cod
Vitamin B5 0.87mg 0.18mg Sheepshead
Vitamin B6 0.35mg 0.283mg Sheepshead
Vitamin B12 2.3µg 1.05µg Sheepshead
Vitamin K 0.1µg Cod
Folate 17µg 8µg Sheepshead
Choline 83.7mg Cod
Saturated Fat 0.36g 0.168g Cod
Monounsaturated Fat 0.35g 0.124g Sheepshead
Polyunsaturated fat 0.382g 0.292g Sheepshead
Tryptophan 0.291mg 0.256mg Sheepshead
Threonine 1.141mg 1.001mg Sheepshead
Isoleucine 1.199mg 1.052mg Sheepshead
Leucine 2.115mg 1.856mg Sheepshead
Lysine 2.39mg 2.097mg Sheepshead
Methionine 0.77mg 0.676mg Sheepshead
Phenylalanine 1.016mg 0.891mg Sheepshead
Valine 1.34mg 1.176mg Sheepshead
Histidine 0.766mg 0.672mg Sheepshead
Omega-3 - EPA 0.083g 0.004g Sheepshead
Omega-3 - DHA 0.107g 0.154g Cod
Omega-3 - DPA 0.04g 0.013g Sheepshead

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Sheepshead Cod
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%
Cod
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
61%
Sheepshead
38%
Cod

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 - 5mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Sheepshead
Sheepshead is cheaper (difference - $1.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sheepshead
Sheepshead is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cod
Cod is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cod
Cod is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.192g)
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. Cod - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171956/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.