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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 for 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% 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 0% 7.7% 0% 0% 23% 30% 81% 44% 60% 263% 0% 26% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +52.2%
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 DV% diff.
Selenium 51.3µg 38.8µg 23%
Phosphorus 350mg 217mg 19%
Fats 1.63g 12.67g 17%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.382g 2.917g 17%
Vitamin B3 1.8mg 4.3mg 16%
Protein 26.02g 18.2g 16%
Saturated fat 0.36g 3.476g 14%
Monounsaturated fat 0.35g 5.32g 12%
Sodium 73mg 348mg 12%
Vitamin B12 2.3µg 2.1µg 8%
Cholesterol 64mg 84mg 7%
Vitamin B6 0.35mg 0.26mg 7%
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 0.09mg 7%
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.13mg 6%
Copper 0.122mg 0.065mg 6%
Calories 126kcal 221kcal 5%
Potassium 512mg 340mg 5%
Folate 17µg 34µg 4%
Manganese 0.021mg 0.08mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.87mg 0.74mg 3%
Carbs 0g 7.54g 3%
Fiber 0g 0.4g 2%
Iron 0.67mg 0.86mg 2%
Magnesium 35mg 42mg 2%
Vitamin A 35µg 23µg 1%
Zinc 0.63mg 0.52mg 1%
Calcium 37mg 32mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 7.14g N/A
Tryptophan 0.291mg 0.208mg 0%
Threonine 1.141mg 0.788mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.199mg 0.847mg 0%
Leucine 2.115mg 1.48mg 0%
Lysine 2.39mg 1.571mg 0%
Methionine 0.77mg 0.525mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.016mg 0.742mg 0%
Valine 1.34mg 0.947mg 0%
Histidine 0.766mg 0.525mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.083g 0.113g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.107g 0.089g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.04g 0.079g N/A

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.