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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.
Sheepshead
Sheepshead
6
:
4
Mackerel
Mackerel
Contains more Calcium +146.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +25.9%
Contains more Potassium +27.7%
Contains less Sodium -12%
Contains more Copper +29.8%
Contains more Iron +134.3%
Contains more Magnesium +177.1%
Contains more Zinc +49.2%
Equal in Manganese - 0.02
Equal in Selenium - 51.6
Sheepshead
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 26% 25% 150% 46% 10% 18% 41% 3% 280%
Mackerel
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 59% 70% 120% 36% 11% 26% 32% 3% 282%
Contains more Calcium +146.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +25.9%
Contains more Potassium +27.7%
Contains less Sodium -12%
Contains more Copper +29.8%
Contains more Iron +134.3%
Contains more Magnesium +177.1%
Contains more Zinc +49.2%
Equal in Manganese - 0.02
Equal in Selenium - 51.6

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
1
:
8
Mackerel
Mackerel
Contains more Folate +750%
Contains more Vitamin A +56.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1490%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +724%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +280.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +13.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +31.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +726.1%
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%
Mackerel
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 11% 0% 0% 2% 40% 96% 129% 60% 107% 2% 2375% 0%
Contains more Folate +750%
Contains more Vitamin A +56.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1490%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +724%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +280.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +13.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +31.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +726.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Sheepshead
Sheepshead
2
:
2
Mackerel
Mackerel
Contains more Water +29.6%
Contains more Fats +992.6%
Contains more Other +53.2%
Equal in Protein - 23.85
Sheepshead
26% 69% 3%
Protein: 26.02 g
Fats: 1.63 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 69.04 g
Other: 3.31 g
Mackerel
24% 18% 53% 5%
Protein: 23.85 g
Fats: 17.81 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.27 g
Other: 5.07 g
Contains more Water +29.6%
Contains more Fats +992.6%
Contains more Other +53.2%
Equal in Protein - 23.85

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Sheepshead
Sheepshead
1
:
2
Mackerel
Mackerel
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1901.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1025.7%
Sheepshead
33% 32% 35%
Saturated Fat: 0.36 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.35 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.382 g
Mackerel
27% 45% 28%
Saturated Fat: 4.176 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.3 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1901.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated 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.
Sheepshead Mackerel
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sheepshead Mackerel Opinion
Protein 26.02g 23.85g Sheepshead
Fats 1.63g 17.81g Mackerel
Calories 126kcal 262kcal Mackerel
Calcium 37mg 15mg Sheepshead
Iron 0.67mg 1.57mg Mackerel
Magnesium 35mg 97mg Mackerel
Phosphorus 350mg 278mg Sheepshead
Potassium 512mg 401mg Sheepshead
Sodium 73mg 83mg Sheepshead
Zinc 0.63mg 0.94mg Mackerel
Copper 0.122mg 0.094mg Sheepshead
Manganese 0.021mg 0.02mg Sheepshead
Selenium 51.3µg 51.6µg Mackerel
Vitamin A 115IU 180IU Mackerel
Vitamin A RAE 35µg 54µg Mackerel
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg Mackerel
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 0.159mg Mackerel
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.412mg Mackerel
Vitamin B3 1.8mg 6.85mg Mackerel
Vitamin B5 0.87mg 0.99mg Mackerel
Vitamin B6 0.35mg 0.46mg Mackerel
Folate 17µg 2µg Sheepshead
Vitamin B12 2.3µg 19µg Mackerel
Tryptophan 0.291mg 0.267mg Sheepshead
Threonine 1.141mg 1.045mg Sheepshead
Isoleucine 1.199mg 1.099mg Sheepshead
Leucine 2.115mg 1.938mg Sheepshead
Lysine 2.39mg 2.19mg Sheepshead
Methionine 0.77mg 0.706mg Sheepshead
Phenylalanine 1.016mg 0.931mg Sheepshead
Valine 1.34mg 1.228mg Sheepshead
Histidine 0.766mg 0.702mg Sheepshead
Cholesterol 64mg 75mg Sheepshead
Saturated Fat 0.36g 4.176g Sheepshead
Omega-3 - DHA 0.107g 0.699g Mackerel
Omega-3 - EPA 0.083g 0.504g Mackerel
Omega-3 - DPA 0.04g 0.106g Mackerel
Monounsaturated Fat 0.35g 7.006g Mackerel
Polyunsaturated fat 0.382g 4.3g Mackerel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sheepshead Mackerel
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
235%
Mackerel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
61%
Sheepshead
64%
Mackerel

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Sheepshead
Sheepshead contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sheepshead
Sheepshead is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sheepshead
Sheepshead is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.816g)
Which food is cheaper?
Sheepshead
Sheepshead is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mackerel
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.

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. Mackerel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175120/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.