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Sheepshead vs. Shrimp — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are sheepshead and shrimp different?

  • Sheepshead is higher in vitamin B12, potassium, vitamin B6, vitamin B5, and phosphorus; however, shrimp is richer in copper, zinc, and vitamin A.
  • Daily need coverage for cholesterol for shrimp is 49% higher.
  • Sheepshead contains 3 times more potassium than shrimp. While sheepshead contains 512mg of potassium, shrimp contains only 170mg.
  • Sheepshead has less cholesterol.
  • Sheepshead has a lower glycemic index (0) than shrimp (50).

Fish, sheepshead, cooked, dry heat and Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, cooked, moist heat (may have been previously frozen) are the varieties used in this article.

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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 26% 27% 15% 12% 86% 44% 131% 124% 6.4% 270%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +201.2%
Contains more IronIron +109.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +14.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +145.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +111.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +158.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +133.3%
~equal in Magnesium ~37mg
~equal in Selenium ~49.5µg

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% 30% 44% 1.5% 8% 5.5% 50% 31% 56% 208% 1% 18% 74%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +108.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +67.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +44.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +38.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +157.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +220%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +48.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +41.2%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

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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23% 2% 72% 2%
Protein: 22.78 g
Fats: 1.7 g
Carbs: 1.52 g
Water: 71.56 g
Other: 2.44 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +14.2%
Contains more OtherOther +35.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
~equal in Fats ~1.7g
~equal in Water ~71.56g

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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35% 25% 40%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.521 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.361 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.59 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -30.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +54.5%
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~0.361g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sheepshead Shrimp DV% diff.
Cholesterol 64mg 211mg 49%
Sodium 73mg 947mg 38%
Vitamin B12 2.3µg 1.66µg 27%
Choline 135.4mg 25%
Vitamin E 2.2mg 15%
Copper 0.122mg 0.258mg 15%
Potassium 512mg 170mg 10%
Zinc 0.63mg 1.63mg 9%
Vitamin B6 0.35mg 0.242mg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.87mg 0.519mg 7%
Vitamin A 35µg 90µg 6%
Protein 26.02g 22.78g 6%
Phosphorus 350mg 306mg 6%
Calcium 37mg 91mg 5%
Vitamin B3 1.8mg 2.678mg 5%
Iron 0.67mg 0.32mg 4%
Selenium 51.3µg 49.5µg 3%
Folate 17µg 24µg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 0.032mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.024mg 2%
Vitamin D 4IU 1%
Carbs 0g 1.52g 1%
Saturated fat 0.36g 0.521g 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Manganese 0.021mg 0.049mg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.382g 0.59g 1%
Calories 126kcal 119kcal 0%
Fats 1.63g 1.7g 0%
Net carbs 0g 1.52g N/A
Magnesium 35mg 37mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.4µg 0%
Trans fat 0.035g N/A
Monounsaturated fat 0.35g 0.361g 0%
Tryptophan 0.291mg 0.26mg 0%
Threonine 1.141mg 0.904mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.199mg 1.05mg 0%
Leucine 2.115mg 1.95mg 0%
Lysine 2.39mg 2.172mg 0%
Methionine 0.77mg 0.665mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.016mg 0.992mg 0%
Valine 1.34mg 1.067mg 0%
Histidine 0.766mg 0.501mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.083g 0.135g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.107g 0.141g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.04g 0.012g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.012g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Sheepshead Shrimp
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
41%
Shrimp
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
61%
Sheepshead
74%
Shrimp

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in vitamins?
Shrimp
Shrimp is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sheepshead
Sheepshead is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 147mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sheepshead
Sheepshead is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sheepshead
Sheepshead contains less Sodium (difference - 874mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sheepshead
Sheepshead is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.161g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sheepshead
Sheepshead is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Sheepshead
Sheepshead is cheaper (difference - $7)
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.

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. Shrimp - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171971/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.