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Sheepshead vs. Mussels — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Sheepshead and Mussels

  • Sheepshead has more Vitamin B6, however, Mussels is higher in Vitamin B12, Manganese, Iron, Selenium, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Zinc, Vitamin C, and Folate.
  • Mussels covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 904% more than Sheepshead.
  • Sheepshead has 4 times more Vitamin B6 than Mussels. While Sheepshead has 0.35mg of Vitamin B6, Mussels has only 0.1mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fish, sheepshead, cooked, dry heat and Mollusks, mussel, blue, cooked, moist 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.
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 26% 9.9% 24% 252% 50% 73% 122% 48% 887% 489%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +12.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +91%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +22.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -80.2%
Contains more IronIron +903%
Contains more CopperCopper +22.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +323.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +32281%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +74.7%
~equal in Magnesium ~37mg

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% 6.9% 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 45% 18% 0% 0% 75% 97% 56% 57% 23% 3000% 0% 57% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +250%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +164.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2900%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +740%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +943.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +347.1%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.95mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
24% 4% 7% 61% 3%
Protein: 23.8 g
Fats: 4.48 g
Carbs: 7.39 g
Water: 61.15 g
Other: 3.18 g
Contains more WaterWater +12.9%
Contains more FatsFats +174.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
~equal in Protein ~23.8g
~equal in Other ~3.18g

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
28% 33% 39%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.85 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.212 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -57.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +189.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +217.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sheepshead Mussels Opinion
Calories 126kcal 172kcal Mussels
Protein 26.02g 23.8g Sheepshead
Fats 1.63g 4.48g Mussels
Vitamin C 0mg 13.6mg Mussels
Net carbs 0g 7.39g Mussels
Carbs 0g 7.39g Mussels
Cholesterol 64mg 56mg Mussels
Magnesium 35mg 37mg Mussels
Calcium 37mg 33mg Sheepshead
Potassium 512mg 268mg Sheepshead
Iron 0.67mg 6.72mg Mussels
Copper 0.122mg 0.149mg Mussels
Zinc 0.63mg 2.67mg Mussels
Phosphorus 350mg 285mg Sheepshead
Sodium 73mg 369mg Sheepshead
Vitamin A 115IU 304IU Mussels
Vitamin A 35µg 91µg Mussels
Manganese 0.021mg 6.8mg Mussels
Selenium 51.3µg 89.6µg Mussels
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 0.3mg Mussels
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.42mg Mussels
Vitamin B3 1.8mg 3mg Mussels
Vitamin B5 0.87mg 0.95mg Mussels
Vitamin B6 0.35mg 0.1mg Sheepshead
Vitamin B12 2.3µg 24µg Mussels
Folate 17µg 76µg Mussels
Saturated Fat 0.36g 0.85g Sheepshead
Monounsaturated Fat 0.35g 1.014g Mussels
Polyunsaturated fat 0.382g 1.212g Mussels
Tryptophan 0.291mg 0.267mg Sheepshead
Threonine 1.141mg 1.025mg Sheepshead
Isoleucine 1.199mg 1.036mg Sheepshead
Leucine 2.115mg 1.676mg Sheepshead
Lysine 2.39mg 1.779mg Sheepshead
Methionine 0.77mg 0.537mg Sheepshead
Phenylalanine 1.016mg 0.853mg Sheepshead
Valine 1.34mg 1.04mg Sheepshead
Histidine 0.766mg 0.457mg Sheepshead
Omega-3 - EPA 0.083g 0.276g Mussels
Omega-3 - DHA 0.107g 0.506g Mussels
Omega-3 - DPA 0.04g 0.044g Mussels

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Sheepshead Mussels
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
264%
Mussels
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
61%
Sheepshead
198%
Mussels

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Sheepshead
Sheepshead contains less Sodium (difference - 296mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sheepshead
Sheepshead is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.49g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sheepshead
Sheepshead is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Sheepshead
Sheepshead is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mussels
Mussels is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mussels
Mussels is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)

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. Mussels - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174217/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.