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Sheepshead vs. Croaker — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Sheepshead and Croaker different?

  • Sheepshead is higher in Selenium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, and Copper, however, Croaker is richer in Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from Sheepshead is 23% higher.
  • Sheepshead contains 2 times more Copper than Croaker. While Sheepshead contains 0.122mg of Copper, Croaker contains only 0.065mg.
  • Sheepshead has less Cholesterol.

Fish, sheepshead, cooked, dry heat and Fish, croaker, Atlantic, cooked, breaded and fried are the varieties used 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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 30% 9.6% 30% 32% 22% 14% 93% 45% 10% 212%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +15.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +50.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +87.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +21.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +61.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -79%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +32.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +20%
Contains more IronIron +28.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +281%

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%
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% 4.5% 0% 0% 23% 30% 81% 44% 60% 263% 0% 26% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +53.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +17.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +34.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +800%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +160%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +138.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~2.1µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~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
18% 13% 8% 60% 2%
Protein: 18.2 g
Fats: 12.67 g
Carbs: 7.54 g
Water: 59.76 g
Other: 1.83 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +43%
Contains more WaterWater +15.5%
Contains more OtherOther +80.9%
Contains more FatsFats +677.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%

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
30% 45% 25%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.476 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.32 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.917 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -89.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1420%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +663.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Sheepshead Croaker
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat 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 Croaker Opinion
Calories 126kcal 221kcal Croaker
Protein 26.02g 18.2g Sheepshead
Fats 1.63g 12.67g Croaker
Net carbs 0g 7.14g Croaker
Carbs 0g 7.54g Croaker
Cholesterol 64mg 84mg Sheepshead
Magnesium 35mg 42mg Croaker
Calcium 37mg 32mg Sheepshead
Potassium 512mg 340mg Sheepshead
Iron 0.67mg 0.86mg Croaker
Fiber 0g 0.4g Croaker
Copper 0.122mg 0.065mg Sheepshead
Zinc 0.63mg 0.52mg Sheepshead
Phosphorus 350mg 217mg Sheepshead
Sodium 73mg 348mg Sheepshead
Vitamin A 115IU 75IU Sheepshead
Vitamin A 35µg 23µg Sheepshead
Manganese 0.021mg 0.08mg Croaker
Selenium 51.3µg 38.8µg Sheepshead
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 0.09mg Croaker
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.13mg Croaker
Vitamin B3 1.8mg 4.3mg Croaker
Vitamin B5 0.87mg 0.74mg Sheepshead
Vitamin B6 0.35mg 0.26mg Sheepshead
Vitamin B12 2.3µg 2.1µg Sheepshead
Folate 17µg 34µg Croaker
Saturated Fat 0.36g 3.476g Sheepshead
Monounsaturated Fat 0.35g 5.32g Croaker
Polyunsaturated fat 0.382g 2.917g Croaker
Tryptophan 0.291mg 0.208mg Sheepshead
Threonine 1.141mg 0.788mg Sheepshead
Isoleucine 1.199mg 0.847mg Sheepshead
Leucine 2.115mg 1.48mg Sheepshead
Lysine 2.39mg 1.571mg Sheepshead
Methionine 0.77mg 0.525mg Sheepshead
Phenylalanine 1.016mg 0.742mg Sheepshead
Valine 1.34mg 0.947mg Sheepshead
Histidine 0.766mg 0.525mg Sheepshead
Omega-3 - EPA 0.083g 0.113g Croaker
Omega-3 - DHA 0.107g 0.089g Sheepshead
Omega-3 - DPA 0.04g 0.079g Croaker

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Sheepshead Croaker
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
38%
Sheepshead
41%
Croaker
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
61%
Sheepshead
50%
Croaker

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sheepshead
Sheepshead is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 20mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sheepshead
Sheepshead contains less Sodium (difference - 275mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sheepshead
Sheepshead is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.116g)
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. Croaker - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171957/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.