Sheepshead vs. Skipjack tuna — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are sheepshead and skipjack tuna different?
- Sheepshead is richer in phosphorus, selenium, and vitamin B5, while skipjack tuna is higher in vitamin B3, vitamin B6, iron, and vitamin B2.
- Skipjack tuna covers your daily need for vitamin B3, 106% more than sheepshead.
- Sheepshead contains 2 times more vitamin B5 than skipjack tuna. Sheepshead contains 0.87mg of vitamin B5, while skipjack tuna contains 0.485mg.
Fish, sheepshead, cooked, dry heat and Fish, tuna, skipjack, fresh, cooked, dry heat types were 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.
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +22.8% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +25.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +138.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +66.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -35.6% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +94.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +79.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +70% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +280% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +144% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +942% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +180.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
26.02 g
Fats:
1.63 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
69.04 g
Other:
3.31 g
Protein:
28.21 g
Fats:
1.29 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
62.28 g
Other:
8.22 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +26.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +148.3% |
~equal in
Protein
~28.21g
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Carbs
~0g
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Water
~62.28g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.36 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.35 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.382 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.42 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.243 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.403 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -14.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +44% |
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~0.403g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.8mg | 18.756mg | 106% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.35mg | 0.981mg | 49% |
| Iron | 0.67mg | 1.6mg | 12% |
| Phosphorus | 350mg | 285mg | 9% |
| Selenium | 51.3µg | 46.8µg | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.87mg | 0.485mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.05mg | 0.122mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.3µg | 2.19µg | 5% |
| Protein | 26.02g | 28.21g | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.63mg | 1.05mg | 4% |
| Folate | 17µg | 10µg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 35mg | 44mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 35µg | 18µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.01mg | 0.038mg | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 64mg | 60mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 73mg | 47mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 1mg | 1% |
| Fats | 1.63g | 1.29g | 1% |
| Copper | 0.122mg | 0.11mg | 1% |
| Calories | 126kcal | 132kcal | 0% |
| Calcium | 37mg | 37mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 512mg | 522mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.021mg | 0.019mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.36g | 0.42g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.35g | 0.243g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.382g | 0.403g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.291mg | 0.316mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.141mg | 1.237mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.199mg | 1.3mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.115mg | 2.293mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.39mg | 2.59mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.77mg | 0.835mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.016mg | 1.101mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.34mg | 1.453mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.766mg | 0.83mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.083g | 0.091g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.107g | 0.237g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.04g | 0.017g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| 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%
72%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
61%
60%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Skipjack tuna is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Skipjack tuna contains less Sodium (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sheepshead is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.06g)
Which food is cheaper?
Sheepshead is cheaper (difference - $8)
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 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.