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Sheepshead vs. Rainbow trout — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Sheepshead and Rainbow trout different?

  • Sheepshead is richer in Selenium, Phosphorus, and Copper, while Rainbow trout is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Rainbow trout covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 83% more than Sheepshead.
  • Sheepshead contains 3 times more Copper than Rainbow trout. Sheepshead contains 0.122mg of Copper, while Rainbow trout contains 0.046mg.
  • Sheepshead is lower in Saturated Fat.

Fish, sheepshead, cooked, dry heat and Fish, trout, rainbow, farmed, raw types were used in this article.

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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 Calcium +48%
Contains more Iron +116.1%
Contains more Magnesium +40%
Contains more Phosphorus +54.9%
Contains more Potassium +35.8%
Contains more Zinc +40%
Contains more Copper +165.2%
Contains more Manganese +90.9%
Contains more Selenium +117.4%
Contains less Sodium -30.1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 26% 25% 150% 46% 10% 18% 41% 3% 280%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 12% 18% 97% 34% 7% 13% 16% 2% 129%
Contains more Calcium +48%
Contains more Iron +116.1%
Contains more Magnesium +40%
Contains more Phosphorus +54.9%
Contains more Potassium +35.8%
Contains more Zinc +40%
Contains more Copper +165.2%
Contains more Manganese +90.9%
Contains more Selenium +117.4%
Contains less Sodium -30.1%

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.
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Contains more Folate +54.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +143.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1100%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +80%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +209.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +91.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +87%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.34
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 17% 47% 477% 10% 30% 21% 105% 101% 79% 9% 538% 1%
Contains more Folate +54.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +143.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1100%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +80%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +209.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +91.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +87%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.34

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +30.5%
Contains more Other +4037.5%
Contains more Fats +279.1%
Equal in Water - 73.8
26% 69% 3%
Protein: 26.02 g
Fats: 1.63 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 69.04 g
Other: 3.31 g
20% 6% 74%
Protein: 19.94 g
Fats: 6.18 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.8 g
Other: 0.08 g
Contains more Protein +30.5%
Contains more Other +4037.5%
Contains more Fats +279.1%
Equal in Water - 73.8

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -74%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +465.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +294.5%
33% 32% 35%
Saturated Fat: 0.36 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.35 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.382 g
28% 41% 31%
Saturated Fat: 1.383 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.979 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.507 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -74%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +465.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +294.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sheepshead Rainbow trout Opinion
Protein 26.02g 19.94g Sheepshead
Fats 1.63g 6.18g Rainbow trout
Calories 126kcal 141kcal Rainbow trout
Calcium 37mg 25mg Sheepshead
Iron 0.67mg 0.31mg Sheepshead
Magnesium 35mg 25mg Sheepshead
Phosphorus 350mg 226mg Sheepshead
Potassium 512mg 377mg Sheepshead
Sodium 73mg 51mg Rainbow trout
Zinc 0.63mg 0.45mg Sheepshead
Copper 0.122mg 0.046mg Sheepshead
Manganese 0.021mg 0.011mg Sheepshead
Selenium 51.3µg 23.6µg Sheepshead
Vitamin A 115IU 280IU Rainbow trout
Vitamin A RAE 35µg 84µg Rainbow trout
Vitamin E 2.34mg Rainbow trout
Vitamin D 635IU Rainbow trout
Vitamin D 15.9µg Rainbow trout
Vitamin C 0mg 2.9mg Rainbow trout
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 0.12mg Rainbow trout
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.09mg Rainbow trout
Vitamin B3 1.8mg 5.567mg Rainbow trout
Vitamin B5 0.87mg 1.667mg Rainbow trout
Vitamin B6 0.35mg 0.34mg Sheepshead
Folate 17µg 11µg Sheepshead
Vitamin B12 2.3µg 4.3µg Rainbow trout
Vitamin K 0.1µg Rainbow trout
Tryptophan 0.291mg 0.234mg Sheepshead
Threonine 1.141mg 0.915mg Sheepshead
Isoleucine 1.199mg 0.962mg Sheepshead
Leucine 2.115mg 1.696mg Sheepshead
Lysine 2.39mg 1.916mg Sheepshead
Methionine 0.77mg 0.618mg Sheepshead
Phenylalanine 1.016mg 0.815mg Sheepshead
Valine 1.34mg 1.075mg Sheepshead
Histidine 0.766mg 0.614mg Sheepshead
Cholesterol 64mg 59mg Rainbow trout
Trans Fat 0.047g Sheepshead
Saturated Fat 0.36g 1.383g Sheepshead
Omega-3 - DHA 0.107g 0.516g Rainbow trout
Omega-3 - EPA 0.083g 0.217g Rainbow trout
Omega-3 - DPA 0.04g 0.091g Rainbow trout
Monounsaturated Fat 0.35g 1.979g Rainbow trout
Polyunsaturated fat 0.382g 1.507g Rainbow trout
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.04g Rainbow trout
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.466g Rainbow trout
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g Rainbow trout
Omega-3 - ALA 0.059g Rainbow trout
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.007g Rainbow trout
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.02g Rainbow trout

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Sheepshead Rainbow trout
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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
119%
Rainbow trout
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
61%
Sheepshead
33%
Rainbow trout

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sheepshead
Sheepshead is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sheepshead
Sheepshead is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.023g)
Which food is cheaper?
Sheepshead
Sheepshead is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sheepshead
Sheepshead is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rainbow trout
Rainbow trout contains less Sodium (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Rainbow trout
Rainbow trout is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Rainbow trout
Rainbow trout 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. Rainbow trout - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173717/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.