Sheepshead vs. Smoked salmon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between sheepshead and smoked salmon
- Sheepshead is higher in selenium, phosphorus, potassium, and vitamin B6, yet smoked salmon is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin B3, and copper.
- Smoked salmon covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 40% more than sheepshead.
- Sheepshead contains 3 times more potassium than smoked salmon. While sheepshead contains 512mg of potassium, smoked salmon contains only 175mg.
- The amount of cholesterol in smoked salmon is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Fish, sheepshead, cooked, dry heat and Fish, salmon, chinook, smoked.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +94.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +236.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +192.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +103.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +113.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -89.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +23.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +58.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +26.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +88.5% |
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 | +34.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +25.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +750% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +130% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +102% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +162.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +41.7% |
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:
18.28 g
Fats:
4.32 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
72 g
Other:
5.4 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +42.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +165% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +63.1% |
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Carbs
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Water
~72g
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
0.929 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.995 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -61.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +478% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +160.5% |
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 Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin D | 17.1µg | 86% | |
| Vitamin D | 685IU | 86% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.3µg | 3.26µg | 40% |
| Selenium | 51.3µg | 32.4µg | 34% |
| Phosphorus | 350mg | 164mg | 27% |
| Sodium | 73mg | 672mg | 26% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.8mg | 4.72mg | 18% |
| Choline | 89mg | 16% | |
| Protein | 26.02g | 18.28g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 64mg | 23mg | 14% |
| Copper | 0.122mg | 0.23mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 512mg | 175mg | 10% |
| Vitamin E | 1.35mg | 9% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.35mg | 0.278mg | 6% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.382g | 0.995g | 4% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.35g | 2.023g | 4% |
| Folate | 17µg | 2µg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 35mg | 18mg | 4% |
| Fats | 1.63g | 4.32g | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.05mg | 0.101mg | 4% |
| Saturated fat | 0.36g | 0.929g | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.63mg | 0.31mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 37mg | 11mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.67mg | 0.85mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.01mg | 0.023mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 35µg | 26µg | 1% |
| Calories | 126kcal | 117kcal | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.021mg | 0.017mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.87mg | 0.87mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.291mg | 0.205mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.141mg | 0.801mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.199mg | 0.842mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.115mg | 1.486mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.39mg | 1.679mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.77mg | 0.541mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.016mg | 0.714mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.34mg | 0.942mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.766mg | 0.538mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.083g | 0.183g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.107g | 0.267g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.04g | 0.073g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Carbs diet | Equal | |
| 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%
76%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
61%
49%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Smoked salmon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 41mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Smoked salmon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sheepshead is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sheepshead contains less Sodium (difference - 599mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sheepshead is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.569g)
Which food is cheaper?
Sheepshead is cheaper (difference - $14)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sheepshead is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)