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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.
Contains more Phosphorus +80.4%
Contains more Potassium +268.3%
Contains less Sodium -56%
Contains more Selenium +29.9%
Contains more Calcium +213.5%
Contains more Iron +1274.6%
Contains more Zinc +12376.2%
Contains more Copper +4577.9%
Contains more Manganese +2714.3%
Equal in Magnesium - 35
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 35% 346% 25% 84% 13% 22% 2144% 1903% 78% 216%
Contains more Phosphorus +80.4%
Contains more Potassium +268.3%
Contains less Sodium -56%
Contains more Selenium +29.9%
Contains more Calcium +213.5%
Contains more Iron +1274.6%
Contains more Zinc +12376.2%
Contains more Copper +4577.9%
Contains more Manganese +2714.3%
Equal in Magnesium - 35

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 A +30.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +94.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +473.8%
Contains more Folate +21.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +260%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +260%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +660.9%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.85
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 6% 34% 0% 0% 9% 42% 35% 27% 15% 11% 2188% 5%
Contains more Vitamin A +30.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +94.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +473.8%
Contains more Folate +21.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +260%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +260%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +660.9%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.85

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +127.8%
Contains more Other +117.8%
Contains more Fats +109.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +13.3%
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 Protein +127.8%
Contains more Other +117.8%
Contains more Fats +109.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +13.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -62%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +44.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +176.4%
33% 32% 35%
Saturated Fat: 0.36 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.35 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.382 g
38% 20% 42%
Saturated Fat: 0.948 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.506 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.056 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -62%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +44.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated 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 Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sheepshead Oysters Opinion
Net carbs 0g 5.45g Oysters
Protein 26.02g 11.42g Sheepshead
Fats 1.63g 3.42g Oysters
Carbs 0g 5.45g Oysters
Calories 126kcal 102kcal Sheepshead
Starch 0.9g Oysters
Sugar 1.23g Sheepshead
Calcium 37mg 116mg Oysters
Iron 0.67mg 9.21mg Oysters
Magnesium 35mg 35mg
Phosphorus 350mg 194mg Sheepshead
Potassium 512mg 139mg Sheepshead
Sodium 73mg 166mg Sheepshead
Zinc 0.63mg 78.6mg Oysters
Copper 0.122mg 5.707mg Oysters
Manganese 0.021mg 0.591mg Oysters
Selenium 51.3µg 39.5µg Sheepshead
Vitamin A 115IU 88IU Sheepshead
Vitamin A RAE 35µg 26µg Sheepshead
Vitamin E 1.7mg Oysters
Vitamin D 2IU Oysters
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 0.036mg Oysters
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.18mg Oysters
Vitamin B3 1.8mg 1.85mg Oysters
Vitamin B5 0.87mg 0.447mg Sheepshead
Vitamin B6 0.35mg 0.061mg Sheepshead
Folate 17µg 14µg Sheepshead
Vitamin B12 2.3µg 17.5µg Oysters
Vitamin K 2µg Oysters
Tryptophan 0.291mg 0.138mg Sheepshead
Threonine 1.141mg 0.046mg Sheepshead
Isoleucine 1.199mg 0.459mg Sheepshead
Leucine 2.115mg 0.716mg Sheepshead
Lysine 2.39mg 0.762mg Sheepshead
Methionine 0.77mg 0.257mg Sheepshead
Phenylalanine 1.016mg 0.413mg Sheepshead
Valine 1.34mg 0.523mg Sheepshead
Histidine 0.766mg 0.22mg Sheepshead
Cholesterol 64mg 79mg Sheepshead
Trans Fat 0.068g Sheepshead
Saturated Fat 0.36g 0.948g Sheepshead
Omega-3 - DHA 0.107g 0.271g Oysters
Omega-3 - EPA 0.083g 0.353g Oysters
Omega-3 - DPA 0.04g 0.02g Sheepshead
Monounsaturated Fat 0.35g 0.506g Oysters
Polyunsaturated fat 0.382g 1.056g Oysters
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Oysters
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.061g Oysters
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g Oysters
Omega-3 - ALA 0.163g Oysters
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.004g Oysters
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.007g Oysters

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sheepshead Oysters
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
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
197%
Oysters
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
61%
Sheepshead
486%
Oysters

Comparison summary

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 Cholesterol?
Sheepshead
Sheepshead is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 15mg)
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 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. 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.

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