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Sheepshead vs. Sablefish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Sheepshead and Sablefish?

  • Sheepshead is richer in Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Copper, and Selenium, while Sablefish is higher in Vitamin B3, Iron, Vitamin B1, Magnesium, and Vitamin A.
  • Sheepshead's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 36% higher.
  • Sablefish has 4 times less Copper than Sheepshead. Sheepshead has 0.122mg of Copper, while Sablefish has 0.028mg.
  • Sheepshead is lower in Saturated Fat.

We used Fish, sheepshead, cooked, dry heat and Fish, sablefish, cooked, dry heat types in this comparison.

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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 51% 14% 41% 62% 9.3% 11% 92% 9.4% 2.5% 255%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +11.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +335.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +53.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +62.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +102.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +21.6%
Contains more IronIron +144.8%
~equal in Sodium ~72mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.019mg
~equal in Selenium ~46.8µg

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 0% 20% 0% 0% 31% 27% 96% 52% 80% 180% 0% 13% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +59.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +193.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1120%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +130%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +184.9%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.865mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.346mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Folate ~17µg
~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
17% 20% 63%
Protein: 17.19 g
Fats: 19.62 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 62.85 g
Other: 0.34 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +51.4%
Contains more OtherOther +873.5%
Contains more FatsFats +1103.7%
~equal in Carbs ~0g
~equal in Water ~62.85g

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
24% 61% 15%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.099 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 10.328 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.618 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -91.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +2850.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +585.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sheepshead Sablefish Opinion
Calories 126kcal 250kcal Sablefish
Protein 26.02g 17.19g Sheepshead
Fats 1.63g 19.62g Sablefish
Cholesterol 64mg 63mg Sablefish
Magnesium 35mg 71mg Sablefish
Calcium 37mg 45mg Sablefish
Potassium 512mg 459mg Sheepshead
Iron 0.67mg 1.64mg Sablefish
Copper 0.122mg 0.028mg Sheepshead
Zinc 0.63mg 0.41mg Sheepshead
Phosphorus 350mg 215mg Sheepshead
Sodium 73mg 72mg Sablefish
Vitamin A 115IU 338IU Sablefish
Vitamin A 35µg 102µg Sablefish
Manganese 0.021mg 0.019mg Sheepshead
Selenium 51.3µg 46.8µg Sheepshead
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 0.122mg Sablefish
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.115mg Sablefish
Vitamin B3 1.8mg 5.128mg Sablefish
Vitamin B5 0.87mg 0.865mg Sheepshead
Vitamin B6 0.35mg 0.346mg Sheepshead
Vitamin B12 2.3µg 1.44µg Sheepshead
Folate 17µg 17µg
Saturated Fat 0.36g 4.099g Sheepshead
Monounsaturated Fat 0.35g 10.328g Sablefish
Polyunsaturated fat 0.382g 2.618g Sablefish
Tryptophan 0.291mg 0.193mg Sheepshead
Threonine 1.141mg 0.754mg Sheepshead
Isoleucine 1.199mg 0.792mg Sheepshead
Leucine 2.115mg 1.397mg Sheepshead
Lysine 2.39mg 1.579mg Sheepshead
Methionine 0.77mg 0.509mg Sheepshead
Phenylalanine 1.016mg 0.671mg Sheepshead
Valine 1.34mg 0.886mg Sheepshead
Histidine 0.766mg 0.506mg Sheepshead
Omega-3 - EPA 0.083g 0.867g Sablefish
Omega-3 - DHA 0.107g 0.92g Sablefish
Omega-3 - DPA 0.04g 0.216g Sablefish

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Sheepshead Sablefish
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
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
38%
Sablefish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
61%
Sheepshead
55%
Sablefish

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Sheepshead
Sheepshead is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sheepshead
Sheepshead is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.739g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sablefish
Sablefish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sablefish
Sablefish contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Sablefish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174240/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.