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Sheepshead vs. Halibut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Sheepshead and Halibut

  • Sheepshead is richer in Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Vitamin B5, Copper, and Selenium, yet Halibut is richer in Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Sheepshead is 56% higher.
  • Sheepshead contains 17 times more Folate than Halibut. Sheepshead contains 17µg of Folate, while Halibut contains 1µg.
  • Sheepshead contains less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Fish, sheepshead, cooked, dry heat and Fish, halibut, greenland, 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
9
:
1
Halibut
Halibut
Contains more Calcium +825%
Contains more Phosphorus +66.7%
Contains more Potassium +48.8%
Contains less Sodium -29.1%
Contains more Zinc +23.5%
Contains more Copper +221.1%
Contains more Manganese +40%
Contains more Iron +26.9%
Equal in Magnesium - 33
Equal in Selenium - 46.8
Sheepshead
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 26% 25% 150% 46% 10% 18% 41% 3% 280%
Halibut
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 32% 24% 90% 31% 14% 14% 13% 2% 256%
Contains more Calcium +825%
Contains more Phosphorus +66.7%
Contains more Potassium +48.8%
Contains less Sodium -29.1%
Contains more Zinc +23.5%
Contains more Copper +221.1%
Contains more Manganese +40%
Contains more Iron +26.9%
Equal in Magnesium - 33
Equal in Selenium - 46.8

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
4
:
4
Halibut
Halibut
Contains more Vitamin A +91.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +202.1%
Contains more Folate +1600%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +139.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +630%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +106%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +38.6%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.923
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%
Halibut
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 0% 0% 0% 19% 24% 37% 18% 112% 1% 120% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +91.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +202.1%
Contains more Folate +1600%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +139.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +630%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +106%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +38.6%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.923

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Sheepshead
Sheepshead
3
:
1
Halibut
Halibut
Contains more Protein +41.3%
Contains more Water +11.6%
Contains more Other +68.9%
Contains more Fats +988.3%
Sheepshead
26% 69% 3%
Protein: 26.02 g
Fats: 1.63 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 69.04 g
Other: 3.31 g
Halibut
18% 18% 62% 2%
Protein: 18.42 g
Fats: 17.74 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 61.88 g
Other: 1.96 g
Contains more Protein +41.3%
Contains more Water +11.6%
Contains more Other +68.9%
Contains more Fats +988.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Sheepshead
Sheepshead
1
:
2
Halibut
Halibut
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2969.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +358.9%
Sheepshead
33% 32% 35%
Saturated Fat: 0.36 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.35 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.382 g
Halibut
20% 69% 11%
Saturated Fat: 3.102 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.742 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.753 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2969.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +358.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sheepshead Halibut Opinion
Protein 26.02g 18.42g Sheepshead
Fats 1.63g 17.74g Halibut
Calories 126kcal 239kcal Halibut
Calcium 37mg 4mg Sheepshead
Iron 0.67mg 0.85mg Halibut
Magnesium 35mg 33mg Sheepshead
Phosphorus 350mg 210mg Sheepshead
Potassium 512mg 344mg Sheepshead
Sodium 73mg 103mg Sheepshead
Zinc 0.63mg 0.51mg Sheepshead
Copper 0.122mg 0.038mg Sheepshead
Manganese 0.021mg 0.015mg Sheepshead
Selenium 51.3µg 46.8µg Sheepshead
Vitamin A 115IU 60IU Sheepshead
Vitamin A RAE 35µg 18µg Sheepshead
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 0.073mg Halibut
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.103mg Halibut
Vitamin B3 1.8mg 1.923mg Halibut
Vitamin B5 0.87mg 0.288mg Sheepshead
Vitamin B6 0.35mg 0.485mg Halibut
Folate 17µg 1µg Sheepshead
Vitamin B12 2.3µg 0.96µg Sheepshead
Tryptophan 0.291mg 0.206mg Sheepshead
Threonine 1.141mg 0.808mg Sheepshead
Isoleucine 1.199mg 0.849mg Sheepshead
Leucine 2.115mg 1.497mg Sheepshead
Lysine 2.39mg 1.692mg Sheepshead
Methionine 0.77mg 0.545mg Sheepshead
Phenylalanine 1.016mg 0.719mg Sheepshead
Valine 1.34mg 0.949mg Sheepshead
Histidine 0.766mg 0.542mg Sheepshead
Cholesterol 64mg 59mg Halibut
Saturated Fat 0.36g 3.102g Sheepshead
Omega-3 - DHA 0.107g 0.504g Halibut
Omega-3 - EPA 0.083g 0.674g Halibut
Omega-3 - DPA 0.04g 0.114g Halibut
Monounsaturated Fat 0.35g 10.742g Halibut
Polyunsaturated fat 0.382g 1.753g Halibut

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sheepshead Halibut
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
28%
Halibut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
61%
Sheepshead
47%
Halibut

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Sheepshead
Sheepshead contains less Sodium (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sheepshead
Sheepshead is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.742g)
Which food is cheaper?
Sheepshead
Sheepshead is cheaper (difference - $5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sheepshead
Sheepshead is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Halibut
Halibut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
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 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. Halibut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174232/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.