Sheepshead vs. Mackerel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between sheepshead and mackerel
- Sheepshead is higher in phosphorus, yet mackerel is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, magnesium, vitamin B1, iron, and vitamin B6.
- Mackerel covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 696% more than sheepshead.
- Sheepshead contains 9 times more folate than mackerel. While sheepshead contains 17µg of folate, mackerel contains only 2µg.
- The amount of saturated fat in sheepshead is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Fish, sheepshead, cooked, dry heat and Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +146.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +27.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +29.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +25.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -12% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +177.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +134.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +49.2% |
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.
| Contains more FolateFolate | +750% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +54.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1490% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +724% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +280.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +13.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +31.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +726.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
26.02 g
Fats:
1.63 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
69.04 g
Other:
3.31 g
Protein:
23.85 g
Fats:
17.81 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
53.27 g
Other:
5.07 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +29.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +992.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +53.2% |
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Protein
~23.85g
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Carbs
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.36 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.35 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.382 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.176 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.3 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -91.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1901.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1025.7% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.3µg | 19µg | 696% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.8mg | 6.85mg | 32% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.05mg | 0.412mg | 28% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.382g | 4.3g | 26% |
| Fats | 1.63g | 17.81g | 25% |
| Saturated fat | 0.36g | 4.176g | 17% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.35g | 7.006g | 17% |
| Magnesium | 35mg | 97mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.01mg | 0.159mg | 12% |
| Iron | 0.67mg | 1.57mg | 11% |
| Phosphorus | 350mg | 278mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.35mg | 0.46mg | 8% |
| Calories | 126kcal | 262kcal | 7% |
| Folate | 17µg | 2µg | 4% |
| Protein | 26.02g | 23.85g | 4% |
| Cholesterol | 64mg | 75mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.63mg | 0.94mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 512mg | 401mg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.122mg | 0.094mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.87mg | 0.99mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 35µg | 54µg | 2% |
| Calcium | 37mg | 15mg | 2% |
| Selenium | 51.3µg | 51.6µg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.4mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 73mg | 83mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.021mg | 0.02mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.291mg | 0.267mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.141mg | 1.045mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.199mg | 1.099mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.115mg | 1.938mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.39mg | 2.19mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.77mg | 0.706mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.016mg | 0.931mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.34mg | 1.228mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.766mg | 0.702mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.083g | 0.504g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.107g | 0.699g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.04g | 0.106g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
217%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
61%
64%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sheepshead is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sheepshead contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sheepshead is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.816g)
Which food is cheaper?
Sheepshead is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mackerel 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 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.