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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 for 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.
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 31% 15% 14% 42% 14% 13% 83% 16% 6.5% 185%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +230.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +190.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +31.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +80.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -40.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +50.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +22.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +35.1%
Contains more IronIron +65.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +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.
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% 12% 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% 18% 0% 0% 18% 22% 52% 37% 69% 151% 0% 11% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +40.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +90.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +13.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +54.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +620%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +94%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +54.6%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~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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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 ProteinProtein +39.7%
Contains more WaterWater +14.9%
Contains more OtherOther +206.5%
Contains more FatsFats +747.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%

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% 46% 29%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.205 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.935 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.701 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -88.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1595.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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 DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2.3µg 1.21µg 45%
Selenium 51.3µg 34µg 31%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.382g 3.701g 22%
Phosphorus 350mg 194mg 22%
Fats 1.63g 13.82g 19%
Protein 26.02g 18.62g 15%
Monounsaturated fat 0.35g 5.935g 14%
Saturated fat 0.36g 3.205g 13%
Potassium 512mg 155mg 11%
Copper 0.122mg 0.042mg 9%
Vitamin B3 1.8mg 2.783mg 6%
Iron 0.67mg 1.11mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.87mg 0.62mg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 0.072mg 5%
Calories 126kcal 228kcal 5%
Vitamin B6 0.35mg 0.3mg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.097mg 4%
Vitamin A 35µg 54µg 2%
Sodium 73mg 122mg 2%
Magnesium 35mg 43mg 2%
Cholesterol 64mg 59mg 2%
Carbs 0g 6.39g 2%
Manganese 0.021mg 0.05mg 1%
Zinc 0.63mg 0.48mg 1%
Calcium 37mg 50mg 1%
Folate 17µg 15µg 1%
Net carbs 0g 6.39g N/A
Tryptophan 0.291mg 0.212mg 0%
Threonine 1.141mg 0.843mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.199mg 0.867mg 0%
Leucine 2.115mg 1.515mg 0%
Lysine 2.39mg 1.634mg 0%
Methionine 0.77mg 0.541mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.016mg 0.75mg 0%
Valine 1.34mg 0.965mg 0%
Histidine 0.766mg 0.538mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.083g 0.258g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.107g 0.431g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.04g 0.089g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Sheepshead Shark
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
38%
Sheepshead
29%
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.