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Sheepshead vs. Crayfish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between sheepshead and crayfish

  • Sheepshead is richer in selenium, vitamin B6, phosphorus, potassium, and vitamin B12, yet crayfish is richer in copper, manganese, zinc, and folate.
  • Daily need coverage for copper for crayfish is 63% higher.
  • Sheepshead contains 5 times more vitamin B6 than crayfish. Sheepshead contains 0.35mg of vitamin B6, while crayfish contains 0.076mg.
  • Sheepshead contains less cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Fish, sheepshead, cooked, dry heat and Crustaceans, crayfish, mixed species, wild, 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.
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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 24% 18% 26% 31% 228% 48% 116% 12% 68% 200%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +73%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +29.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -22.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +39.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +62.2%
Contains more IronIron +23.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +461.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +179.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2385.7%
~equal in Magnesium ~33mg

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% 12% 0% 0% 2.5% 12% 34% 52% 81% 288% 0% 13% 0%
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% 5% 30% 0% 13% 20% 43% 35% 18% 269% 0.25% 33% 44%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +360.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +70%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +26.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +158.8%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~2.15µg

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
17% 79% 3%
Protein: 16.77 g
Fats: 1.2 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 79.37 g
Other: 2.66 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +55.2%
Contains more FatsFats +35.8%
Contains more OtherOther +24.4%
Contains more WaterWater +15%
~equal in Carbs ~0g

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
23% 31% 46%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.181 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.244 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.367 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +43.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -49.7%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~0.367g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sheepshead Crayfish DV% diff.
Copper 0.122mg 0.685mg 63%
Selenium 51.3µg 36.7µg 27%
Cholesterol 64mg 133mg 23%
Manganese 0.021mg 0.522mg 22%
Vitamin B6 0.35mg 0.076mg 21%
Protein 26.02g 16.77g 19%
Choline 80.9mg 15%
Phosphorus 350mg 270mg 11%
Zinc 0.63mg 1.76mg 10%
Vitamin E 1.5mg 10%
Folate 17µg 44µg 7%
Vitamin B12 2.3µg 2.15µg 6%
Potassium 512mg 296mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.87mg 0.58mg 6%
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 0.05mg 3%
Vitamin B3 1.8mg 2.28mg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.085mg 3%
Calories 126kcal 82kcal 2%
Vitamin A 35µg 15µg 2%
Iron 0.67mg 0.83mg 2%
Calcium 37mg 60mg 2%
Sodium 73mg 94mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.9mg 1%
Fats 1.63g 1.2g 1%
Saturated fat 0.36g 0.181g 1%
Magnesium 35mg 33mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.35g 0.244g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.382g 0.367g 0%
Tryptophan 0.291mg 0.234mg 0%
Threonine 1.141mg 0.676mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.199mg 0.811mg 0%
Leucine 2.115mg 1.329mg 0%
Lysine 2.39mg 1.457mg 0%
Methionine 0.77mg 0.472mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.016mg 0.706mg 0%
Valine 1.34mg 0.786mg 0%
Histidine 0.766mg 0.341mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.083g 0.119g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.107g 0.047g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.04g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sheepshead Crayfish
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
39%
Crayfish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
61%
Sheepshead
77%
Crayfish

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sheepshead
Sheepshead is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 69mg)
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 - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Crayfish
Crayfish is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.179g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Crayfish
Crayfish is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Crayfish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174207/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.