Sheepshead vs. Crab meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Sheepshead and Crab meat
- Sheepshead is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B5, yet Crab meat is higher in Vitamin B12, Copper, Zinc, Folate, and Vitamin C.
- Crab meat covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 383% more than Sheepshead.
- Sheepshead contains 2 times more Vitamin B5 than Crab meat. While Sheepshead contains 0.87mg of Vitamin B5, Crab meat contains only 0.4mg.
- The amount of Sodium in Sheepshead is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Fish, sheepshead, cooked, dry heat and Crustaceans, crab, alaska king, cooked, moist 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.
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +95.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +25% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -93.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +28.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +80% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +59.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +13.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +868.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1109.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +90.5% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +296.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +34.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +117.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +94.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +430% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +400% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +200% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
26.02 g
Fats:
1.63 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
69.04 g
Other:
3.31 g
Protein:
19.35 g
Fats:
1.54 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
77.55 g
Other:
1.56 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +34.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +112.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +12.3% |
~equal in
Fats
~1.54g
~equal in
Carbs
~0g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.36 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.35 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.382 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.133 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.185 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.536 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +89.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -63.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +40.3% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 126kcal | 97kcal |
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| Protein | 26.02g | 19.35g |
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| Fats | 1.63g | 1.54g |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 7.6mg |
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| Cholesterol | 64mg | 53mg |
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| Magnesium | 35mg | 63mg |
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| Calcium | 37mg | 59mg |
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| Potassium | 512mg | 262mg |
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| Iron | 0.67mg | 0.76mg |
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| Copper | 0.122mg | 1.182mg |
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| Zinc | 0.63mg | 7.62mg |
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| Phosphorus | 350mg | 280mg |
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| Sodium | 73mg | 1072mg |
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| Vitamin A | 115IU | 29IU |
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| Vitamin A | 35µg | 9µg |
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| Manganese | 0.021mg | 0.04mg |
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| Selenium | 51.3µg | 40µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.01mg | 0.053mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.05mg | 0.055mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.8mg | 1.34mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.87mg | 0.4mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.35mg | 0.18mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.3µg | 11.5µg |
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| Folate | 17µg | 51µg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.36g | 0.133g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.35g | 0.185g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.382g | 0.536g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.291mg | 0.269mg |
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| Threonine | 1.141mg | 0.783mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.199mg | 0.938mg |
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| Leucine | 2.115mg | 1.536mg |
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| Lysine | 2.39mg | 1.684mg |
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| Methionine | 0.77mg | 0.545mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.016mg | 0.817mg |
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| Valine | 1.34mg | 0.91mg |
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| Histidine | 0.766mg | 0.393mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.083g | 0.295g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.107g | 0.118g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.04g | 0.031g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| 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%
125%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
61%
120%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sheepshead contains less Sodium (difference - 999mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Sheepshead is cheaper (difference - $12)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Crab meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Crab meat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.227g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Crab meat is relatively richer in minerals
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 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.