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Sheepshead vs. Shad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Sheepshead and Shad

  • Sheepshead has more Vitamin B12, and Selenium, however, Shad is higher in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, and Iron.
  • Sheepshead covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 90% more than Shad.
  • Sheepshead has less Cholesterol.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fish, sheepshead, cooked, dry heat and Fish, shad, american, 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%
Shad
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 27% 18% 43% 47% 27% 13% 150% 8.5% 7% 255%
Contains more CopperCopper +48.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +34%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +62.2%
Contains more IronIron +85.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -11%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +157.1%
~equal in Magnesium ~38mg
~equal in Potassium ~492mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~349mg
~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%
Shad
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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% 7.2% 0% 0% 46% 71% 202% 52% 107% 18% 0% 13% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1542.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1730%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +516%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +498.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +32%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~120IU
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.865mg
~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
Shad
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22% 18% 59%
Protein: 21.71 g
Fats: 17.65 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.22 g
Other: 1.42 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +19.9%
Contains more WaterWater +16.6%
Contains more OtherOther +133.1%
Contains more FatsFats +982.8%
~equal in Carbs ~0g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Sheepshead Shad
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 minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sheepshead Shad Opinion
Calories 126kcal 252kcal Shad
Protein 26.02g 21.71g Sheepshead
Fats 1.63g 17.65g Shad
Cholesterol 64mg 96mg Sheepshead
Magnesium 35mg 38mg Shad
Calcium 37mg 60mg Shad
Potassium 512mg 492mg Sheepshead
Iron 0.67mg 1.24mg Shad
Copper 0.122mg 0.082mg Sheepshead
Zinc 0.63mg 0.47mg Sheepshead
Phosphorus 350mg 349mg Sheepshead
Sodium 73mg 65mg Shad
Vitamin A 115IU 120IU Shad
Vitamin A 35µg 36µg Shad
Manganese 0.021mg 0.054mg Shad
Selenium 51.3µg 46.8µg Sheepshead
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 0.183mg Shad
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.308mg Shad
Vitamin B3 1.8mg 10.769mg Shad
Vitamin B5 0.87mg 0.865mg Sheepshead
Vitamin B6 0.35mg 0.462mg Shad
Vitamin B12 2.3µg 0.14µg Sheepshead
Folate 17µg 17µg
Saturated Fat 0.36g Shad
Monounsaturated Fat 0.35g Sheepshead
Polyunsaturated fat 0.382g Sheepshead
Tryptophan 0.291mg 0.243mg Sheepshead
Threonine 1.141mg 0.952mg Sheepshead
Isoleucine 1.199mg 1mg Sheepshead
Leucine 2.115mg 1.764mg Sheepshead
Lysine 2.39mg 1.993mg Sheepshead
Methionine 0.77mg 0.642mg Sheepshead
Phenylalanine 1.016mg 0.847mg Sheepshead
Valine 1.34mg 1.118mg Sheepshead
Histidine 0.766mg 0.639mg 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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is better in case of low diet
Sheepshead Shad
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
40%
Shad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
61%
Sheepshead
60%
Shad

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sheepshead
Sheepshead is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shad
Shad contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shad
Shad 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 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.
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. Shad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174243/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.