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Sheepshead vs. Fish sticks — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Sheepshead and Fish sticks

  • Sheepshead is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B5, and Potassium, yet Fish sticks are higher in Vitamin B1.
  • Sheepshead covers your daily Selenium needs 65% more than Fish sticks.
  • Sheepshead contains 4 times more Vitamin B6 than Fish sticks. While Sheepshead contains 0.35mg of Vitamin B6, Fish sticks contain only 0.078mg.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Fish sticks are lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Fish, sheepshead, cooked, dry heat and Fish, fish sticks, frozen, prepared.

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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 18% 4.8% 16% 32% 20% 11% 82% 52% 24% 86%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +40%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +131.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +176.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +106.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +50%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +83.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -81.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +226.8%
Contains more IronIron +25.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +766.7%

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% 1.1% 138% 0% 31% 27% 29% 16% 18% 120% 12% 18% 23%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +538.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +17.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +219.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +348.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +139.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1120%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +132%
Contains more FolateFolate +41.2%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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
11% 16% 22% 50%
Protein: 11.01 g
Fats: 16.23 g
Carbs: 21.66 g
Water: 49.5 g
Other: 1.6 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +136.3%
Contains more WaterWater +39.5%
Contains more OtherOther +106.9%
Contains more FatsFats +895.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%

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
25% 22% 53%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.733 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.193 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.824 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -90.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +812.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1948.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sheepshead Fish sticks Opinion
Calories 126kcal 277kcal Fish sticks
Protein 26.02g 11.01g Sheepshead
Fats 1.63g 16.23g Fish sticks
Net carbs 0g 20.16g Fish sticks
Carbs 0g 21.66g Fish sticks
Cholesterol 64mg 28mg Fish sticks
Vitamin D 1IU Fish sticks
Magnesium 35mg 25mg Sheepshead
Calcium 37mg 16mg Sheepshead
Potassium 512mg 185mg Sheepshead
Iron 0.67mg 0.84mg Fish sticks
Sugar 1.65g Sheepshead
Fiber 0g 1.5g Fish sticks
Copper 0.122mg 0.059mg Sheepshead
Zinc 0.63mg 0.42mg Sheepshead
Starch 20.46g Fish sticks
Phosphorus 350mg 191mg Sheepshead
Sodium 73mg 402mg Sheepshead
Vitamin A 115IU 18IU Sheepshead
Vitamin A 35µg 4µg Sheepshead
Vitamin E 6.88mg Fish sticks
Manganese 0.021mg 0.182mg Fish sticks
Selenium 51.3µg 15.7µg Sheepshead
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 0.122mg Fish sticks
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.116mg Fish sticks
Vitamin B3 1.8mg 1.536mg Sheepshead
Vitamin B5 0.87mg 0.272mg Sheepshead
Vitamin B6 0.35mg 0.078mg Sheepshead
Vitamin B12 2.3µg 0.96µg Sheepshead
Vitamin K 4.7µg Fish sticks
Folate 17µg 24µg Fish sticks
Trans Fat 0.124g Sheepshead
Choline 42.8mg Fish sticks
Saturated Fat 0.36g 3.733g Sheepshead
Monounsaturated Fat 0.35g 3.193g Fish sticks
Polyunsaturated fat 0.382g 7.824g Fish sticks
Tryptophan 0.291mg 0.122mg Sheepshead
Threonine 1.141mg 0.372mg Sheepshead
Isoleucine 1.199mg 0.429mg Sheepshead
Leucine 2.115mg 0.852mg Sheepshead
Lysine 2.39mg 0.795mg Sheepshead
Methionine 0.77mg 0.296mg Sheepshead
Phenylalanine 1.016mg 0.47mg Sheepshead
Valine 1.34mg 0.5mg Sheepshead
Histidine 0.766mg 0.23mg Sheepshead
Fructose 0.1g Fish sticks
Omega-3 - EPA 0.083g 0.05g Sheepshead
Omega-3 - DHA 0.107g 0.088g Sheepshead
Omega-3 - ALA 0.236g Fish sticks
Omega-3 - DPA 0.04g 0.004g Sheepshead
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Fish sticks
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g Fish sticks
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g Fish sticks
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 7.289g Fish sticks

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sheepshead Fish sticks
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
33%
Fish sticks
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
61%
Sheepshead
35%
Fish sticks

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sheepshead
Sheepshead is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.65g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sheepshead
Sheepshead contains less Sodium (difference - 329mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sheepshead
Sheepshead is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.373g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sheepshead
Sheepshead is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sheepshead
Sheepshead is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fish sticks
Fish sticks is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 36mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Fish sticks - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174195/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.