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Sheepshead vs. Smelt raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Sheepshead and Smelt raw?

  • Sheepshead is higher in Selenium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, and Potassium, however, Smelt raw is richer in Vitamin B12, Manganese, Zinc, and Vitamin B2.
  • Smelt raw's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 47% more.
  • Smelt raw contains 2 times less Vitamin B6 than Sheepshead. Sheepshead contains 0.35mg of Vitamin B6, while Smelt raw contains 0.15mg.

We used Fish, sheepshead, cooked, dry heat and Fish, smelt, rainbow, raw types 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.
Sheepshead
Sheepshead
4
:
6
Smelt raw
Smelt raw
Contains more Magnesium +16.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +52.2%
Contains more Potassium +76.6%
Contains more Selenium +40.5%
Contains more Calcium +62.2%
Contains more Iron +34.3%
Contains less Sodium -17.8%
Contains more Zinc +161.9%
Contains more Copper +13.9%
Contains more Manganese +3233.3%
Sheepshead
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 26% 25% 150% 46% 10% 18% 41% 3% 280%
Smelt raw
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 34% 22% 99% 26% 8% 45% 47% 92% 200%
Contains more Magnesium +16.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +52.2%
Contains more Potassium +76.6%
Contains more Selenium +40.5%
Contains more Calcium +62.2%
Contains more Iron +34.3%
Contains less Sodium -17.8%
Contains more Zinc +161.9%
Contains more Copper +13.9%
Contains more Manganese +3233.3%

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
5
:
5
Smelt raw
Smelt raw
Contains more Vitamin A +130%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +24.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +36.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +133.3%
Contains more Folate +325%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +140%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +49.6%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.01
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%
Smelt raw
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 10% 24% 0% 3% 28% 28% 39% 35% 3% 430% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +130%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +24.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +36.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +133.3%
Contains more Folate +325%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +140%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +49.6%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.01

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Sheepshead
Sheepshead
2
:
2
Smelt raw
Smelt raw
Contains more Protein +47.6%
Contains more Other +180.5%
Contains more Fats +48.5%
Contains more Water +14.1%
Sheepshead
26% 69% 3%
Protein: 26.02 g
Fats: 1.63 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 69.04 g
Other: 3.31 g
Smelt raw
18% 2% 79%
Protein: 17.63 g
Fats: 2.42 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 78.77 g
Other: 1.18 g
Contains more Protein +47.6%
Contains more Other +180.5%
Contains more Fats +48.5%
Contains more Water +14.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Sheepshead
Sheepshead
1
:
2
Smelt raw
Smelt raw
Contains less Saturated Fat -20.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +83.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +131.7%
Sheepshead
33% 32% 35%
Saturated Fat: 0.36 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.35 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.382 g
Smelt raw
23% 32% 45%
Saturated Fat: 0.452 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.641 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.885 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -20.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +83.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +131.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Sheepshead Smelt raw
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
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 Smelt raw Opinion
Protein 26.02g 17.63g Sheepshead
Fats 1.63g 2.42g Smelt raw
Calories 126kcal 97kcal Sheepshead
Calcium 37mg 60mg Smelt raw
Iron 0.67mg 0.9mg Smelt raw
Magnesium 35mg 30mg Sheepshead
Phosphorus 350mg 230mg Sheepshead
Potassium 512mg 290mg Sheepshead
Sodium 73mg 60mg Smelt raw
Zinc 0.63mg 1.65mg Smelt raw
Copper 0.122mg 0.139mg Smelt raw
Manganese 0.021mg 0.7mg Smelt raw
Selenium 51.3µg 36.5µg Sheepshead
Vitamin A 115IU 50IU Sheepshead
Vitamin A RAE 35µg 15µg Sheepshead
Vitamin E 0.5mg Smelt raw
Vitamin D 31IU Smelt raw
Vitamin D 0.8µg Smelt raw
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 0.01mg
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.12mg Smelt raw
Vitamin B3 1.8mg 1.45mg Sheepshead
Vitamin B5 0.87mg 0.638mg Sheepshead
Vitamin B6 0.35mg 0.15mg Sheepshead
Folate 17µg 4µg Sheepshead
Vitamin B12 2.3µg 3.44µg Smelt raw
Vitamin K 0.1µg Smelt raw
Tryptophan 0.291mg 0.197mg Sheepshead
Threonine 1.141mg 0.773mg Sheepshead
Isoleucine 1.199mg 0.812mg Sheepshead
Leucine 2.115mg 1.433mg Sheepshead
Lysine 2.39mg 1.619mg Sheepshead
Methionine 0.77mg 0.522mg Sheepshead
Phenylalanine 1.016mg 0.688mg Sheepshead
Valine 1.34mg 0.908mg Sheepshead
Histidine 0.766mg 0.519mg Sheepshead
Cholesterol 64mg 70mg Sheepshead
Saturated Fat 0.36g 0.452g Sheepshead
Omega-3 - DHA 0.107g 0.418g Smelt raw
Omega-3 - EPA 0.083g 0.275g Smelt raw
Omega-3 - DPA 0.04g 0.018g Sheepshead
Monounsaturated Fat 0.35g 0.641g Smelt raw
Polyunsaturated fat 0.382g 0.885g Smelt raw

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Sheepshead Smelt raw
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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
50%
Smelt raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
61%
Sheepshead
59%
Smelt raw

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Smelt raw
Smelt raw contains less Sodium (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sheepshead
Sheepshead is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sheepshead
Sheepshead is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sheepshead
Sheepshead is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.092g)
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. Smelt raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175146/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.