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Sheepshead vs. Roe — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Sheepshead and Roe

  • Sheepshead is higher in Vitamin B6, and Potassium, yet Roe is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Folate, and Vitamin C.
  • Roe covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 385% more than Sheepshead.
  • Sheepshead contains 2 times more Vitamin B6 than Roe. While Sheepshead contains 0.35mg of Vitamin B6, Roe contains only 0.185mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Sheepshead is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Fish, sheepshead, cooked, dry heat and Fish, roe, mixed species, 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.
Sheepshead
Sheepshead
5
:
5
Roe
Roe
Contains more Calcium +32.1%
Contains more Magnesium +34.6%
Contains more Potassium +80.9%
Contains less Sodium -37.6%
Contains more Manganese +61.5%
Contains more Iron +14.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +47.1%
Contains more Zinc +103.2%
Equal in Copper - 0.128
Equal in Selenium - 51.7
Sheepshead
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 26% 25% 150% 46% 10% 18% 41% 3% 280%
Roe
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 29% 19% 221% 25% 16% 35% 43% 2% 282%
Contains more Calcium +32.1%
Contains more Magnesium +34.6%
Contains more Potassium +80.9%
Contains less Sodium -37.6%
Contains more Manganese +61.5%
Contains more Iron +14.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +47.1%
Contains more Zinc +103.2%
Equal in Copper - 0.128
Equal in Selenium - 51.7

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.
Sheepshead
Sheepshead
1
:
8
Roe
Roe
Contains more Vitamin B6 +89.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +163.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2670%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1798%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +21.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +32.6%
Contains more Folate +441.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +401.7%
Sheepshead
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%
Roe
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 19% 0% 0% 55% 70% 219% 42% 70% 43% 69% 1443% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +89.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +163.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2670%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1798%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +21.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +32.6%
Contains more Folate +441.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +401.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Sheepshead
Sheepshead
2
:
3
Roe
Roe
Contains more Water +17.8%
Contains more Other +27.3%
Contains more Fats +404.9%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Protein - 28.62
Sheepshead
26% 69% 3%
Protein: 26.02 g
Fats: 1.63 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 69.04 g
Other: 3.31 g
Roe
29% 8% 2% 59% 3%
Protein: 28.62 g
Fats: 8.23 g
Carbs: 1.92 g
Water: 58.63 g
Other: 2.6 g
Contains more Water +17.8%
Contains more Other +27.3%
Contains more Fats +404.9%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Protein - 28.62

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Sheepshead
Sheepshead
1
:
2
Roe
Roe
Contains less Saturated Fat -80.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +508.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +791.1%
Sheepshead
33% 32% 35%
Saturated Fat: 0.36 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.35 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.382 g
Roe
25% 29% 46%
Saturated Fat: 1.866 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.129 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.404 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -80.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +508.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +791.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sheepshead Roe Opinion
Net carbs 0g 1.92g Roe
Protein 26.02g 28.62g Roe
Fats 1.63g 8.23g Roe
Carbs 0g 1.92g Roe
Calories 126kcal 204kcal Roe
Calcium 37mg 28mg Sheepshead
Iron 0.67mg 0.77mg Roe
Magnesium 35mg 26mg Sheepshead
Phosphorus 350mg 515mg Roe
Potassium 512mg 283mg Sheepshead
Sodium 73mg 117mg Sheepshead
Zinc 0.63mg 1.28mg Roe
Copper 0.122mg 0.128mg Roe
Manganese 0.021mg 0.013mg Sheepshead
Selenium 51.3µg 51.7µg Roe
Vitamin A 115IU 303IU Roe
Vitamin A RAE 35µg 91µg Roe
Vitamin C 0mg 16.4mg Roe
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 0.277mg Roe
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.949mg Roe
Vitamin B3 1.8mg 2.192mg Roe
Vitamin B5 0.87mg 1.154mg Roe
Vitamin B6 0.35mg 0.185mg Sheepshead
Folate 17µg 92µg Roe
Vitamin B12 2.3µg 11.54µg Roe
Tryptophan 0.291mg 0.375mg Roe
Threonine 1.141mg 1.305mg Roe
Isoleucine 1.199mg 1.465mg Roe
Leucine 2.115mg 2.509mg Roe
Lysine 2.39mg 2.179mg Sheepshead
Methionine 0.77mg 0.71mg Sheepshead
Phenylalanine 1.016mg 1.401mg Roe
Valine 1.34mg 1.676mg Roe
Histidine 0.766mg 0.778mg Roe
Cholesterol 64mg 479mg Sheepshead
Saturated Fat 0.36g 1.866g Sheepshead
Omega-3 - DHA 0.107g 1.747g Roe
Omega-3 - EPA 0.083g 1.26g Roe
Omega-3 - DPA 0.04g 0.105g Roe
Monounsaturated Fat 0.35g 2.129g Roe
Polyunsaturated fat 0.382g 3.404g Roe

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sheepshead Roe
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
41%
Sheepshead
169%
Roe
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
61%
Sheepshead
68%
Roe

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Sheepshead
Sheepshead contains less Sodium (difference - 44mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sheepshead
Sheepshead is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 415mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sheepshead
Sheepshead is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.506g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sheepshead
Sheepshead is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Sheepshead
Sheepshead is cheaper (difference - $100)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Roe
Roe 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 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. Roe - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174239/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.