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Sheepshead vs. Scup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Sheepshead and Scup

  • Sheepshead has more Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Selenium, and Copper, while Scup has more Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B2.
  • Sheepshead's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 28% higher.
  • Scup contains 2 times less Copper than Sheepshead. Sheepshead contains 0.122mg of Copper, while Scup contains 0.065mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Fish, sheepshead, cooked, dry heat and Fish, scup, 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%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 21% 15% 32% 26% 22% 17% 102% 7% 5.9% 255%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +20.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +39.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +87.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +47.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +37.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -26%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +114.3%
~equal in Iron ~0.68mg
~equal in Zinc ~0.62mg
~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%
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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 0% 6.2% 0% 0% 32% 28% 94% 52% 80% 203% 0% 13% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +42%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1170%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +144%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +177.4%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~104IU
~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
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24% 4% 68% 4%
Protein: 24.21 g
Fats: 3.5 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.42 g
Other: 3.87 g
Contains more FatsFats +114.7%
Contains more OtherOther +16.9%
~equal in Protein ~24.21g
~equal in Carbs ~0g
~equal in Water ~68.42g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Sheepshead Scup
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat 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 Scup Opinion
Calories 126kcal 135kcal Scup
Protein 26.02g 24.21g Sheepshead
Fats 1.63g 3.5g Scup
Cholesterol 64mg 67mg Sheepshead
Magnesium 35mg 29mg Sheepshead
Calcium 37mg 51mg Scup
Potassium 512mg 368mg Sheepshead
Iron 0.67mg 0.68mg Scup
Copper 0.122mg 0.065mg Sheepshead
Zinc 0.63mg 0.62mg Sheepshead
Phosphorus 350mg 237mg Sheepshead
Sodium 73mg 54mg Scup
Vitamin A 115IU 104IU Sheepshead
Vitamin A 35µg 31µg Sheepshead
Manganese 0.021mg 0.045mg Scup
Selenium 51.3µg 46.8µg Sheepshead
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 0.127mg Scup
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.122mg Scup
Vitamin B3 1.8mg 4.994mg Scup
Vitamin B5 0.87mg 0.865mg Sheepshead
Vitamin B6 0.35mg 0.346mg Sheepshead
Vitamin B12 2.3µg 1.62µg Sheepshead
Folate 17µg 17µg
Saturated Fat 0.36g Scup
Monounsaturated Fat 0.35g Sheepshead
Polyunsaturated fat 0.382g Sheepshead
Tryptophan 0.291mg 0.271mg Sheepshead
Threonine 1.141mg 1.061mg Sheepshead
Isoleucine 1.199mg 1.115mg Sheepshead
Leucine 2.115mg 1.967mg Sheepshead
Lysine 2.39mg 2.223mg Sheepshead
Methionine 0.77mg 0.716mg Sheepshead
Phenylalanine 1.016mg 0.945mg Sheepshead
Valine 1.34mg 1.247mg Sheepshead
Histidine 0.766mg 0.713mg Sheepshead
Omega-3 - EPA 0.083g Sheepshead
Omega-3 - DHA 0.107g Sheepshead
Omega-3 - DPA 0.04g Sheepshead

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Sheepshead Scup
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
39%
Scup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
61%
Sheepshead
50%
Scup

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Sheepshead
Sheepshead is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sheepshead
Sheepshead is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Scup
Scup contains less Sodium (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Scup
Scup is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.36g)
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. Scup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174241/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.