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Sheepshead vs. Milkfish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Sheepshead and Milkfish

  • Sheepshead has more Selenium, Phosphorus, and Copper, however, Milkfish is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B6.
  • Sheepshead covers your daily Selenium needs 64% more than Milkfish.
  • Milkfish has 3 times less Copper than Sheepshead. Sheepshead has 0.122mg of Copper, while Milkfish has 0.044mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fish, sheepshead, cooked, dry heat and Fish, milkfish, 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.
Contains more Iron +63.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +68.3%
Contains more Potassium +36.9%
Contains less Sodium -20.7%
Contains more Copper +177.3%
Contains more Selenium +216.7%
Contains more Calcium +75.7%
Contains more Zinc +66.7%
Contains more Manganese +23.8%
Equal in Magnesium - 38
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 20% 16% 28% 90% 33% 12% 29% 15% 4% 89%
Contains more Iron +63.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +68.3%
Contains more Potassium +36.9%
Contains less Sodium -20.7%
Contains more Copper +177.3%
Contains more Selenium +216.7%
Contains more Calcium +75.7%
Contains more Zinc +66.7%
Contains more Manganese +23.8%
Equal in Magnesium - 38

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 B1 +60%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +38%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +358.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +39.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +42.2%
Equal in Vitamin A - 109
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.865
Equal in Folate - 18
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% 4% 16% 155% 52% 113% 14% 409% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +60%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +38%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +358.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +39.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +42.2%
Equal in Vitamin A - 109
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.865
Equal in Folate - 18

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +10.2%
Contains more Other +36.8%
Contains more Fats +429.4%
Equal in Protein - 26.32
Equal in Water - 62.63
26% 69% 3%
Protein: 26.02 g
Fats: 1.63 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 69.04 g
Other: 3.31 g
26% 9% 63% 2%
Protein: 26.32 g
Fats: 8.63 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 62.63 g
Other: 2.42 g
Contains more Water +10.2%
Contains more Other +36.8%
Contains more Fats +429.4%
Equal in Protein - 26.32
Equal in Water - 62.63

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sheepshead Milkfish Opinion
Protein 26.02g 26.32g Milkfish
Fats 1.63g 8.63g Milkfish
Calories 126kcal 190kcal Milkfish
Calcium 37mg 65mg Milkfish
Iron 0.67mg 0.41mg Sheepshead
Magnesium 35mg 38mg Milkfish
Phosphorus 350mg 208mg Sheepshead
Potassium 512mg 374mg Sheepshead
Sodium 73mg 92mg Sheepshead
Zinc 0.63mg 1.05mg Milkfish
Copper 0.122mg 0.044mg Sheepshead
Manganese 0.021mg 0.026mg Milkfish
Selenium 51.3µg 16.2µg Sheepshead
Vitamin A 115IU 109IU Sheepshead
Vitamin A RAE 35µg 33µg Sheepshead
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 0.016mg Milkfish
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.069mg Milkfish
Vitamin B3 1.8mg 8.256mg Milkfish
Vitamin B5 0.87mg 0.865mg Sheepshead
Vitamin B6 0.35mg 0.488mg Milkfish
Folate 17µg 18µg Milkfish
Vitamin B12 2.3µg 3.27µg Milkfish
Tryptophan 0.291mg 0.295mg Milkfish
Threonine 1.141mg 1.154mg Milkfish
Isoleucine 1.199mg 1.213mg Milkfish
Leucine 2.115mg 2.139mg Milkfish
Lysine 2.39mg 2.417mg Milkfish
Methionine 0.77mg 0.779mg Milkfish
Phenylalanine 1.016mg 1.028mg Milkfish
Valine 1.34mg 1.356mg Milkfish
Histidine 0.766mg 0.775mg Milkfish
Cholesterol 64mg 67mg Sheepshead
Saturated Fat 0.36g Milkfish
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

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Sheepshead Milkfish
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
64%
Milkfish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
61%
Sheepshead
33%
Milkfish

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Sheepshead
Sheepshead contains less Sodium (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sheepshead
Sheepshead is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Milkfish
Milkfish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.36g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Milkfish
Milkfish is relatively richer in vitamins
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 minerals?
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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. Milkfish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171995/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.