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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.
Sheepshead
Sheepshead
7
:
3
Croaker
Croaker
Contains more Calcium +15.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +61.3%
Contains more Potassium +50.6%
Contains less Sodium -79%
Contains more Zinc +21.2%
Contains more Copper +87.7%
Contains more Selenium +32.2%
Contains more Iron +28.4%
Contains more Magnesium +20%
Contains more Manganese +281%
Sheepshead
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 26% 25% 150% 46% 10% 18% 41% 3% 280%
Croaker
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 33% 30% 93% 30% 46% 15% 22% 11% 212%
Contains more Calcium +15.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +61.3%
Contains more Potassium +50.6%
Contains less Sodium -79%
Contains more Zinc +21.2%
Contains more Copper +87.7%
Contains more Selenium +32.2%
Contains more Iron +28.4%
Contains more Magnesium +20%
Contains more Manganese +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.
Sheepshead
Sheepshead
4
:
4
Croaker
Croaker
Contains more Vitamin A +53.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +17.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +34.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +800%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +160%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +138.9%
Contains more Folate +100%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 2.1
Sheepshead
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 0% 0% 0% 3% 12% 34% 53% 81% 13% 288% 0%
Croaker
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 0% 0% 0% 23% 30% 81% 45% 60% 26% 263% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +53.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +17.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +34.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +800%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +160%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +138.9%
Contains more Folate +100%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 2.1

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Sheepshead
Sheepshead
3
:
2
Croaker
Croaker
Contains more Protein +43%
Contains more Water +15.5%
Contains more Other +80.9%
Contains more Fats +677.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Sheepshead
26% 69% 3%
Protein: 26.02 g
Fats: 1.63 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 69.04 g
Other: 3.31 g
Croaker
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 Protein +43%
Contains more Water +15.5%
Contains more Other +80.9%
Contains more Fats +677.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Sheepshead
Sheepshead
1
:
2
Croaker
Croaker
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1420%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +663.6%
Sheepshead
33% 32% 35%
Saturated Fat: 0.36 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.35 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.382 g
Croaker
30% 45% 25%
Saturated Fat: 3.476 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.32 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.917 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1420%
Contains more Polyunsaturated 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 Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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
Net carbs 0g 7.14g Croaker
Protein 26.02g 18.2g Sheepshead
Fats 1.63g 12.67g Croaker
Carbs 0g 7.54g Croaker
Calories 126kcal 221kcal Croaker
Fiber 0g 0.4g Croaker
Calcium 37mg 32mg Sheepshead
Iron 0.67mg 0.86mg Croaker
Magnesium 35mg 42mg Croaker
Phosphorus 350mg 217mg Sheepshead
Potassium 512mg 340mg Sheepshead
Sodium 73mg 348mg Sheepshead
Zinc 0.63mg 0.52mg Sheepshead
Copper 0.122mg 0.065mg Sheepshead
Manganese 0.021mg 0.08mg Croaker
Selenium 51.3µg 38.8µg Sheepshead
Vitamin A 115IU 75IU Sheepshead
Vitamin A RAE 35µg 23µg 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
Folate 17µg 34µg Croaker
Vitamin B12 2.3µg 2.1µg Sheepshead
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
Cholesterol 64mg 84mg Sheepshead
Saturated Fat 0.36g 3.476g Sheepshead
Omega-3 - DHA 0.107g 0.089g Sheepshead
Omega-3 - EPA 0.083g 0.113g Croaker
Omega-3 - DPA 0.04g 0.079g Croaker
Monounsaturated Fat 0.35g 5.32g Croaker
Polyunsaturated fat 0.382g 2.917g Croaker

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Sheepshead Croaker
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
41%
Sheepshead
44%
Croaker
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
61%
Sheepshead
50%
Croaker

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Sheepshead
Sheepshead contains less Sodium (difference - 275mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sheepshead
Sheepshead is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 20mg)
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.