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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.
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%
Roe
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 8.4% 25% 29% 43% 35% 221% 15% 1.7% 282%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +34.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +32.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +80.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -37.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +61.5%
Contains more IronIron +14.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +103.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +47.1%
~equal in Copper ~0.128mg
~equal in Selenium ~51.7µg

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%
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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 55% 18% 0% 0% 69% 219% 41% 69% 43% 1443% 0% 69% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +89.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +163.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2670%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1798%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +21.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +32.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +401.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +441.2%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~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
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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 WaterWater +17.8%
Contains more OtherOther +27.3%
Contains more FatsFats +404.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
~equal in Protein ~28.62g

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
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25% 29% 46%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.866 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.129 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.404 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -80.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +508.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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 Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium 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
Calories 126kcal 204kcal Roe
Protein 26.02g 28.62g Roe
Fats 1.63g 8.23g Roe
Vitamin C 0mg 16.4mg Roe
Net carbs 0g 1.92g Roe
Carbs 0g 1.92g Roe
Cholesterol 64mg 479mg Sheepshead
Magnesium 35mg 26mg Sheepshead
Calcium 37mg 28mg Sheepshead
Potassium 512mg 283mg Sheepshead
Iron 0.67mg 0.77mg Roe
Copper 0.122mg 0.128mg Roe
Zinc 0.63mg 1.28mg Roe
Phosphorus 350mg 515mg Roe
Sodium 73mg 117mg Sheepshead
Vitamin A 115IU 303IU Roe
Vitamin A 35µg 91µg Roe
Manganese 0.021mg 0.013mg Sheepshead
Selenium 51.3µg 51.7µg 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
Vitamin B12 2.3µg 11.54µg Roe
Folate 17µg 92µg Roe
Saturated Fat 0.36g 1.866g Sheepshead
Monounsaturated Fat 0.35g 2.129g Roe
Polyunsaturated fat 0.382g 3.404g 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
Omega-3 - EPA 0.083g 1.26g Roe
Omega-3 - DHA 0.107g 1.747g Roe
Omega-3 - DPA 0.04g 0.105g Roe

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Sheepshead Roe
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
156%
Roe
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
61%
Sheepshead
68%
Roe

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sheepshead
Sheepshead is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 415mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sheepshead
Sheepshead contains less Sodium (difference - 44mg)
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.