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Sheepshead vs. Ling fish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Sheepshead and Ling fish?

  • Sheepshead is richer in Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Vitamin B5, and Selenium, while Ling fish is higher in Vitamin B2, Magnesium, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B3.
  • Sheepshead's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 69% higher.
  • Ling fish has 2 times less Vitamin B5 than Sheepshead. Sheepshead has 0.87mg of Vitamin B5, while Ling fish has 0.369mg.
  • Sheepshead is lower in Sodium.

We used Fish, sheepshead, cooked, dry heat and Fish, ling, cooked, dry heat 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.
Contains more Phosphorus +37.8%
Contains less Sodium -57.8%
Contains more Calcium +18.9%
Contains more Iron +23.9%
Contains more Magnesium +131.4%
Contains more Zinc +58.7%
Contains more Copper +15.6%
Contains more Manganese +81%
Equal in Potassium - 486
Equal in Selenium - 46.8
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 14% 32% 58% 109% 43% 23% 28% 47% 5% 256%
Contains more Phosphorus +37.8%
Contains less Sodium -57.8%
Contains more Calcium +18.9%
Contains more Iron +23.9%
Contains more Magnesium +131.4%
Contains more Zinc +58.7%
Contains more Copper +15.6%
Contains more Manganese +81%
Equal in Potassium - 486
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.
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Contains more Vitamin B5 +135.8%
Contains more Folate +112.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +253.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1170%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +362%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +55.6%
Equal in Vitamin A - 115
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.351
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 7% 0% 0% 0% 32% 54% 53% 23% 81% 6% 82% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +135.8%
Contains more Folate +112.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +253.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1170%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +362%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +55.6%
Equal in Vitamin A - 115
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.351

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +98.8%
Contains more Other +248.4%
Equal in Protein - 24.35
Equal in Water - 73.88
26% 69% 3%
Protein: 26.02 g
Fats: 1.63 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 69.04 g
Other: 3.31 g
24% 74%
Protein: 24.35 g
Fats: 0.82 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.88 g
Other: 0.95 g
Contains more Fats +98.8%
Contains more Other +248.4%
Equal in Protein - 24.35
Equal in Water - 73.88

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sheepshead Ling fish Opinion
Protein 26.02g 24.35g Sheepshead
Fats 1.63g 0.82g Sheepshead
Calories 126kcal 111kcal Sheepshead
Calcium 37mg 44mg Ling fish
Iron 0.67mg 0.83mg Ling fish
Magnesium 35mg 81mg Ling fish
Phosphorus 350mg 254mg Sheepshead
Potassium 512mg 486mg Sheepshead
Sodium 73mg 173mg Sheepshead
Zinc 0.63mg 1mg Ling fish
Copper 0.122mg 0.141mg Ling fish
Manganese 0.021mg 0.038mg Ling fish
Selenium 51.3µg 46.8µg Sheepshead
Vitamin A 115IU 115IU
Vitamin A RAE 35µg 35µg
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 0.127mg Ling fish
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.231mg Ling fish
Vitamin B3 1.8mg 2.801mg Ling fish
Vitamin B5 0.87mg 0.369mg Sheepshead
Vitamin B6 0.35mg 0.351mg Ling fish
Folate 17µg 8µg Sheepshead
Vitamin B12 2.3µg 0.65µg Sheepshead
Tryptophan 0.291mg 0.273mg Sheepshead
Threonine 1.141mg 1.067mg Sheepshead
Isoleucine 1.199mg 1.122mg Sheepshead
Leucine 2.115mg 1.979mg Sheepshead
Lysine 2.39mg 2.236mg Sheepshead
Methionine 0.77mg 0.721mg Sheepshead
Phenylalanine 1.016mg 0.95mg Sheepshead
Valine 1.34mg 1.254mg Sheepshead
Histidine 0.766mg 0.717mg Sheepshead
Cholesterol 64mg 51mg Ling fish
Saturated Fat 0.36g Ling fish
Omega-3 - DHA 0.107g Sheepshead
Omega-3 - EPA 0.083g Sheepshead
Omega-3 - DPA 0.04g Sheepshead
Monounsaturated Fat 0.35g Sheepshead
Polyunsaturated fat 0.382g Sheepshead

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Sheepshead Ling fish
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%
Ling fish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
61%
Sheepshead
61%
Ling fish

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Sheepshead
Sheepshead contains less Sodium (difference - 100mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ling fish
Ling fish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ling fish
Ling fish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.36g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ling fish
Ling fish is relatively richer in minerals
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 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. Ling fish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174234/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.