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Sheepshead vs. Sardine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Sheepshead and Sardine?

  • Sheepshead is richer in Vitamin B6, while Sardine is higher in Vitamin B12, Calcium, Iron, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, and Copper.
  • Sardine's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 277% higher.
  • Sardine has 2 times less Vitamin B6 than Sheepshead. Sheepshead has 0.35mg of Vitamin B6, while Sardine has 0.167mg.
  • Sheepshead is lower in Cholesterol.

We used Fish, sheepshead, cooked, dry heat and Fish, sardine, Atlantic, canned in oil, drained solids with bone types in this comparison.

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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 28% 115% 35% 110% 62% 36% 210% 40% 14% 287%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +29%
Contains less SodiumSodium -76.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +11.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +932.4%
Contains more IronIron +335.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +52.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +107.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +40%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +414.3%
~equal in Selenium ~52.7µg

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% 6.9% 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% 6.5% 41% 144% 20% 52% 98% 39% 39% 1118% 6.5% 7.5% 41%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +35.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +109.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +70%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +700%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +354%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +191.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +288.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~108IU

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
25% 11% 60% 4%
Protein: 24.62 g
Fats: 11.45 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.61 g
Other: 4.32 g
Contains more WaterWater +15.8%
Contains more FatsFats +602.5%
Contains more OtherOther +30.5%
~equal in Protein ~24.62g
~equal in Carbs ~0g

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
14% 37% 49%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.528 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.869 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.148 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -76.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1005.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1247.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sheepshead Sardine Opinion
Calories 126kcal 208kcal Sardine
Protein 26.02g 24.62g Sheepshead
Fats 1.63g 11.45g Sardine
Cholesterol 64mg 142mg Sheepshead
Vitamin D 193IU Sardine
Magnesium 35mg 39mg Sardine
Calcium 37mg 382mg Sardine
Potassium 512mg 397mg Sheepshead
Iron 0.67mg 2.92mg Sardine
Copper 0.122mg 0.186mg Sardine
Zinc 0.63mg 1.31mg Sardine
Phosphorus 350mg 490mg Sardine
Sodium 73mg 307mg Sheepshead
Vitamin A 115IU 108IU Sheepshead
Vitamin A 35µg 32µg Sheepshead
Vitamin E 2.04mg Sardine
Vitamin D 4.8µg Sardine
Manganese 0.021mg 0.108mg Sardine
Selenium 51.3µg 52.7µg Sardine
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 0.08mg Sardine
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.227mg Sardine
Vitamin B3 1.8mg 5.245mg Sardine
Vitamin B5 0.87mg 0.642mg Sheepshead
Vitamin B6 0.35mg 0.167mg Sheepshead
Vitamin B12 2.3µg 8.94µg Sardine
Vitamin K 2.6µg Sardine
Folate 17µg 10µg Sheepshead
Choline 75mg Sardine
Saturated Fat 0.36g 1.528g Sheepshead
Monounsaturated Fat 0.35g 3.869g Sardine
Polyunsaturated fat 0.382g 5.148g Sardine
Tryptophan 0.291mg 0.276mg Sheepshead
Threonine 1.141mg 1.079mg Sheepshead
Isoleucine 1.199mg 1.134mg Sheepshead
Leucine 2.115mg 2.001mg Sheepshead
Lysine 2.39mg 2.26mg Sheepshead
Methionine 0.77mg 0.729mg Sheepshead
Phenylalanine 1.016mg 0.961mg Sheepshead
Valine 1.34mg 1.268mg Sheepshead
Histidine 0.766mg 0.725mg Sheepshead
Omega-3 - EPA 0.083g 0.473g Sardine
Omega-3 - DHA 0.107g 0.509g Sardine
Omega-3 - DPA 0.04g 0g Sheepshead

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sheepshead Sardine
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
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
124%
Sardine
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
61%
Sheepshead
94%
Sardine

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sheepshead
Sheepshead is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 78mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sheepshead
Sheepshead is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sheepshead
Sheepshead contains less Sodium (difference - 234mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sheepshead
Sheepshead is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.168g)
Which food is cheaper?
Sheepshead
Sheepshead is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sardine
Sardine is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sardine
Sardine is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)

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. Sardine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175139/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.