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Sheepshead vs. Shark — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Sheepshead and Shark

  • Sheepshead is richer in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Phosphorus, Potassium, and Copper, yet Shark is richer in Vitamin B3, Iron, and Vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Sheepshead is 45% higher.
  • Sheepshead contains 3 times more Potassium than Shark. Sheepshead contains 512mg of Potassium, while Shark contains 155mg.
  • Sheepshead contains less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Fish, sheepshead, cooked, dry heat and Fish, shark, mixed species, cooked, batter-dipped and fried.

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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
6
:
4
Shark
Shark
Contains more Phosphorus +80.4%
Contains more Potassium +230.3%
Contains less Sodium -40.2%
Contains more Zinc +31.3%
Contains more Copper +190.5%
Contains more Selenium +50.9%
Contains more Calcium +35.1%
Contains more Iron +65.7%
Contains more Magnesium +22.9%
Contains more Manganese +138.1%
Sheepshead
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 26% 25% 150% 46% 10% 18% 41% 3% 280%
Shark
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 42% 31% 84% 14% 16% 14% 14% 7% 186%
Contains more Phosphorus +80.4%
Contains more Potassium +230.3%
Contains less Sodium -40.2%
Contains more Zinc +31.3%
Contains more Copper +190.5%
Contains more Selenium +50.9%
Contains more Calcium +35.1%
Contains more Iron +65.7%
Contains more Magnesium +22.9%
Contains more Manganese +138.1%

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
4
:
4
Shark
Shark
Contains more Vitamin B5 +40.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +16.7%
Contains more Folate +13.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +90.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +56.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +620%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +94%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +54.6%
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%
Shark
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 11% 0% 0% 0% 18% 23% 53% 38% 70% 12% 152% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +40.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +16.7%
Contains more Folate +13.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +90.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +56.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +620%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +94%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +54.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Sheepshead
Sheepshead
3
:
2
Shark
Shark
Contains more Protein +39.7%
Contains more Water +14.9%
Contains more Other +206.5%
Contains more Fats +747.9%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Sheepshead
26% 69% 3%
Protein: 26.02 g
Fats: 1.63 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 69.04 g
Other: 3.31 g
Shark
19% 14% 6% 60%
Protein: 18.62 g
Fats: 13.82 g
Carbs: 6.39 g
Water: 60.09 g
Other: 1.08 g
Contains more Protein +39.7%
Contains more Water +14.9%
Contains more Other +206.5%
Contains more Fats +747.9%
Contains more Carbs +∞%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Sheepshead
Sheepshead
1
:
2
Shark
Shark
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1595.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +868.8%
Sheepshead
33% 32% 35%
Saturated Fat: 0.36 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.35 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.382 g
Shark
25% 46% 29%
Saturated Fat: 3.205 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.935 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.701 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1595.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +868.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Sheepshead Shark
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Shark Opinion
Net carbs 0g 6.39g Shark
Protein 26.02g 18.62g Sheepshead
Fats 1.63g 13.82g Shark
Carbs 0g 6.39g Shark
Calories 126kcal 228kcal Shark
Calcium 37mg 50mg Shark
Iron 0.67mg 1.11mg Shark
Magnesium 35mg 43mg Shark
Phosphorus 350mg 194mg Sheepshead
Potassium 512mg 155mg Sheepshead
Sodium 73mg 122mg Sheepshead
Zinc 0.63mg 0.48mg Sheepshead
Copper 0.122mg 0.042mg Sheepshead
Manganese 0.021mg 0.05mg Shark
Selenium 51.3µg 34µg Sheepshead
Vitamin A 115IU 180IU Shark
Vitamin A RAE 35µg 54µg Shark
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 0.072mg Shark
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.097mg Shark
Vitamin B3 1.8mg 2.783mg Shark
Vitamin B5 0.87mg 0.62mg Sheepshead
Vitamin B6 0.35mg 0.3mg Sheepshead
Folate 17µg 15µg Sheepshead
Vitamin B12 2.3µg 1.21µg Sheepshead
Tryptophan 0.291mg 0.212mg Sheepshead
Threonine 1.141mg 0.843mg Sheepshead
Isoleucine 1.199mg 0.867mg Sheepshead
Leucine 2.115mg 1.515mg Sheepshead
Lysine 2.39mg 1.634mg Sheepshead
Methionine 0.77mg 0.541mg Sheepshead
Phenylalanine 1.016mg 0.75mg Sheepshead
Valine 1.34mg 0.965mg Sheepshead
Histidine 0.766mg 0.538mg Sheepshead
Cholesterol 64mg 59mg Shark
Saturated Fat 0.36g 3.205g Sheepshead
Omega-3 - DHA 0.107g 0.431g Shark
Omega-3 - EPA 0.083g 0.258g Shark
Omega-3 - DPA 0.04g 0.089g Shark
Monounsaturated Fat 0.35g 5.935g Shark
Polyunsaturated fat 0.382g 3.701g Shark

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Sheepshead Shark
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
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
41%
Sheepshead
31%
Shark
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
61%
Sheepshead
42%
Shark

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Sheepshead
Sheepshead contains less Sodium (difference - 49mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sheepshead
Sheepshead is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.845g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shark
Shark is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
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. Shark - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175143/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.