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Sheepshead vs. Eel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Sheepshead and Eel

  • Sheepshead is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B5, yet Eel is richer in Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, and Zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE from Eel is 122% higher.
  • Sheepshead contains 6 times more Selenium than Eel. Sheepshead contains 51.3µg of Selenium, while Eel contains 8.3µg.
  • Sheepshead contains less Cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Fish, sheepshead, cooked, dry heat and Fish, eel, mixed species, cooked, dry 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.
Sheepshead
Sheepshead
7
:
3
Eel
Eel
Contains more Calcium +42.3%
Contains more Magnesium +34.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +26.4%
Contains more Potassium +46.7%
Contains more Copper +320.7%
Contains more Selenium +518.1%
Contains less Sodium -11%
Contains more Zinc +230.2%
Contains more Manganese +90.5%
Equal in Iron - 0.64
Sheepshead
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 26% 25% 150% 46% 10% 18% 41% 3% 280%
Eel
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 24% 19% 119% 31% 9% 57% 10% 6% 46%
Contains more Calcium +42.3%
Contains more Magnesium +34.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +26.4%
Contains more Potassium +46.7%
Contains more Copper +320.7%
Contains more Selenium +518.1%
Contains less Sodium -11%
Contains more Zinc +230.2%
Contains more Manganese +90.5%
Equal in Iron - 0.64

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
2
:
6
Eel
Eel
Contains more Vitamin B5 +210.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +354.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +3193%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1730%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +149.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +25.7%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.051
Equal in Folate - 17
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%
Eel
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 228% 0% 0% 6% 46% 12% 85% 17% 18% 13% 362% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +210.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +354.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +3193%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1730%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +149.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +25.7%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.051
Equal in Folate - 17

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Sheepshead
Sheepshead
3
:
1
Eel
Eel
Contains more Water +16.4%
Contains more Other +58.4%
Contains more Fats +817.2%
Equal in Protein - 23.65
Sheepshead
26% 69% 3%
Protein: 26.02 g
Fats: 1.63 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 69.04 g
Other: 3.31 g
Eel
24% 15% 59% 2%
Protein: 23.65 g
Fats: 14.95 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.31 g
Other: 2.09 g
Contains more Water +16.4%
Contains more Other +58.4%
Contains more Fats +817.2%
Equal in Protein - 23.65

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Sheepshead
Sheepshead
1
:
2
Eel
Eel
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2533.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +217.8%
Sheepshead
33% 32% 35%
Saturated Fat: 0.36 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.35 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.382 g
Eel
22% 69% 9%
Saturated Fat: 3.023 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.218 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.214 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2533.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +217.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sheepshead Eel Opinion
Protein 26.02g 23.65g Sheepshead
Fats 1.63g 14.95g Eel
Calories 126kcal 236kcal Eel
Calcium 37mg 26mg Sheepshead
Iron 0.67mg 0.64mg Sheepshead
Magnesium 35mg 26mg Sheepshead
Phosphorus 350mg 277mg Sheepshead
Potassium 512mg 349mg Sheepshead
Sodium 73mg 65mg Eel
Zinc 0.63mg 2.08mg Eel
Copper 0.122mg 0.029mg Sheepshead
Manganese 0.021mg 0.04mg Eel
Selenium 51.3µg 8.3µg Sheepshead
Vitamin A 115IU 3787IU Eel
Vitamin A RAE 35µg 1137µg Eel
Vitamin C 0mg 1.8mg Eel
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 0.183mg Eel
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.051mg Eel
Vitamin B3 1.8mg 4.487mg Eel
Vitamin B5 0.87mg 0.28mg Sheepshead
Vitamin B6 0.35mg 0.077mg Sheepshead
Folate 17µg 17µg
Vitamin B12 2.3µg 2.89µg Eel
Tryptophan 0.291mg 0.265mg Sheepshead
Threonine 1.141mg 1.037mg Sheepshead
Isoleucine 1.199mg 1.09mg Sheepshead
Leucine 2.115mg 1.922mg Sheepshead
Lysine 2.39mg 2.171mg Sheepshead
Methionine 0.77mg 0.7mg Sheepshead
Phenylalanine 1.016mg 0.923mg Sheepshead
Valine 1.34mg 1.218mg Sheepshead
Histidine 0.766mg 0.696mg Sheepshead
Cholesterol 64mg 161mg Sheepshead
Saturated Fat 0.36g 3.023g Sheepshead
Omega-3 - DHA 0.107g 0.081g Sheepshead
Omega-3 - EPA 0.083g 0.108g Eel
Omega-3 - DPA 0.04g 0.095g Eel
Monounsaturated Fat 0.35g 9.218g Eel
Polyunsaturated fat 0.382g 1.214g Eel

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is better in case of low diet
Sheepshead Eel
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
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
65%
Eel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
61%
Sheepshead
33%
Eel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sheepshead
Sheepshead is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 97mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sheepshead
Sheepshead is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.663g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sheepshead
Sheepshead is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Eel
Eel contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Eel
Eel is relatively richer in vitamins
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 ($)

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. Eel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174194/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.