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Sheepshead vs. Oysters — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between sheepshead and oysters?

  • Sheepshead is higher in phosphorus, vitamin B6, selenium, and potassium; however, oysters is richer in zinc, vitamin B12, copper, iron, manganese, and vitamin B2.
  • Oysters's daily need coverage for zinc is 709% more.
  • Oysters contains 6 times less vitamin B6 than sheepshead. Sheepshead contains 0.35mg of vitamin B6, while oysters contains 0.061mg.

We used Fish, sheepshead, cooked, dry heat and Mollusks, oyster, eastern, wild, cooked, moist heat types 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.
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 25% 35% 12% 345% 1902% 2144% 83% 22% 77% 215%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +268.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +80.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -56%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +29.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +213.5%
Contains more IronIron +1274.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +4577.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +12376.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2714.3%
~equal in Magnesium ~35mg

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% 12% 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% 8.7% 34% 0% 9% 42% 35% 27% 14% 2188% 5% 11% 71%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +34.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +94.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +473.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +21.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +260%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +260%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +660.9%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~1.85mg

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% 3% 5% 78%
Protein: 11.42 g
Fats: 3.42 g
Carbs: 5.45 g
Water: 78.19 g
Other: 1.52 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +127.8%
Contains more OtherOther +117.8%
Contains more FatsFats +109.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +13.3%

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
38% 20% 42%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.948 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.506 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.056 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -62%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +44.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +176.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sheepshead Oysters DV% diff.
Zinc 0.63mg 78.6mg 709%
Vitamin B12 2.3µg 17.5µg 633%
Copper 0.122mg 5.707mg 621%
Iron 0.67mg 9.21mg 107%
Protein 26.02g 11.42g 29%
Manganese 0.021mg 0.591mg 25%
Choline 130mg 24%
Vitamin B6 0.35mg 0.061mg 22%
Phosphorus 350mg 194mg 22%
Selenium 51.3µg 39.5µg 21%
Potassium 512mg 139mg 11%
Vitamin E 1.7mg 11%
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.18mg 10%
Calcium 37mg 116mg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.87mg 0.447mg 8%
Cholesterol 64mg 79mg 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.382g 1.056g 4%
Sodium 73mg 166mg 4%
Saturated fat 0.36g 0.948g 3%
Fats 1.63g 3.42g 3%
Vitamin K 2µg 2%
Carbs 0g 5.45g 2%
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 0.036mg 2%
Folate 17µg 14µg 1%
Calories 126kcal 102kcal 1%
Vitamin A 35µg 26µg 1%
Net carbs 0g 5.45g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0%
Magnesium 35mg 35mg 0%
Sugar 1.23g N/A
Starch 0.9g 0%
Vitamin B3 1.8mg 1.85mg 0%
Trans fat 0.068g N/A
Monounsaturated fat 0.35g 0.506g 0%
Tryptophan 0.291mg 0.138mg 0%
Threonine 1.141mg 0.046mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.199mg 0.459mg 0%
Leucine 2.115mg 0.716mg 0%
Lysine 2.39mg 0.762mg 0%
Methionine 0.77mg 0.257mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.016mg 0.413mg 0%
Valine 1.34mg 0.523mg 0%
Histidine 0.766mg 0.22mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.083g 0.353g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.107g 0.271g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.163g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.04g 0.02g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.061g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Sheepshead Oysters
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
38%
Sheepshead
188%
Oysters
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
61%
Sheepshead
486%
Oysters

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sheepshead
Sheepshead is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sheepshead
Sheepshead is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.23g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sheepshead
Sheepshead contains less Sodium (difference - 93mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sheepshead
Sheepshead is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.588g)
Which food is cheaper?
Sheepshead
Sheepshead is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Oysters
Oysters is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Oysters
Oysters 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. Oysters - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171980/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.