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Sheepshead vs. Snapper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Sheepshead and Snapper

  • Sheepshead has more Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, Copper, and Iron, however, Snapper is richer in Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B6.
  • Snapper covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 50% more than Sheepshead.
  • Snapper has 5 times less Vitamin B3 than Sheepshead. Sheepshead has 1.8mg of Vitamin B3, while Snapper has 0.346mg.
  • Snapper contains less Cholesterol.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fish, sheepshead, cooked, dry heat and Fish, snapper, mixed species, cooked, dry heat.

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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 Iron +179.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +74.1%
Contains more Zinc +43.2%
Contains more Copper +165.2%
Contains more Manganese +23.5%
Contains less Sodium -21.9%
Equal in Calcium - 40
Equal in Magnesium - 37
Equal in Potassium - 522
Equal in Selenium - 49
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 26% 25% 150% 46% 10% 18% 41% 3% 280%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 9% 27% 87% 47% 8% 12% 16% 3% 268%
Contains more Iron +179.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +74.1%
Contains more Zinc +43.2%
Contains more Copper +165.2%
Contains more Manganese +23.5%
Contains less Sodium -21.9%
Equal in Calcium - 40
Equal in Magnesium - 37
Equal in Potassium - 522
Equal in Selenium - 49

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B2 +1150%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +420.2%
Contains more Folate +183.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +430%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +31.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +52.2%
Equal in Vitamin A - 115
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.87
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%
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% 6% 14% 1% 7% 53% 107% 5% 438% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1150%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +420.2%
Contains more Folate +183.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +430%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +31.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +52.2%
Equal in Vitamin A - 115
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.87

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Other +103.1%
Equal in Protein - 26.3
Equal in Fats - 1.72
Equal in Water - 70.35
26% 69% 3%
Protein: 26.02 g
Fats: 1.63 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 69.04 g
Other: 3.31 g
26% 2% 70%
Protein: 26.3 g
Fats: 1.72 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 70.35 g
Other: 1.63 g
Contains more Other +103.1%
Equal in Protein - 26.3
Equal in Fats - 1.72
Equal in Water - 70.35

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +53.9%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.365
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.322
33% 32% 35%
Saturated Fat: 0.36 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.35 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.382 g
29% 25% 46%
Saturated Fat: 0.365 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.322 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.588 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +53.9%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.365
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.322

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sheepshead Snapper Opinion
Protein 26.02g 26.3g Snapper
Fats 1.63g 1.72g Snapper
Calories 126kcal 128kcal Snapper
Calcium 37mg 40mg Snapper
Iron 0.67mg 0.24mg Sheepshead
Magnesium 35mg 37mg Snapper
Phosphorus 350mg 201mg Sheepshead
Potassium 512mg 522mg Snapper
Sodium 73mg 57mg Snapper
Zinc 0.63mg 0.44mg Sheepshead
Copper 0.122mg 0.046mg Sheepshead
Manganese 0.021mg 0.017mg Sheepshead
Selenium 51.3µg 49µg Sheepshead
Vitamin A 115IU 115IU
Vitamin A RAE 35µg 35µg
Vitamin C 0mg 1.6mg Snapper
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 0.053mg Snapper
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.004mg Sheepshead
Vitamin B3 1.8mg 0.346mg Sheepshead
Vitamin B5 0.87mg 0.87mg
Vitamin B6 0.35mg 0.46mg Snapper
Folate 17µg 6µg Sheepshead
Vitamin B12 2.3µg 3.5µg Snapper
Tryptophan 0.291mg 0.294mg Snapper
Threonine 1.141mg 1.153mg Snapper
Isoleucine 1.199mg 1.212mg Snapper
Leucine 2.115mg 2.137mg Snapper
Lysine 2.39mg 2.415mg Snapper
Methionine 0.77mg 0.778mg Snapper
Phenylalanine 1.016mg 1.027mg Snapper
Valine 1.34mg 1.355mg Snapper
Histidine 0.766mg 0.774mg Snapper
Cholesterol 64mg 47mg Snapper
Saturated Fat 0.36g 0.365g Sheepshead
Omega-3 - DHA 0.107g 0.273g Snapper
Omega-3 - EPA 0.083g 0.048g Sheepshead
Omega-3 - DPA 0.04g 0.022g Sheepshead
Monounsaturated Fat 0.35g 0.322g Sheepshead
Polyunsaturated fat 0.382g 0.588g Snapper

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sheepshead Snapper
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Calories 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
41%
Sheepshead
53%
Snapper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
61%
Sheepshead
48%
Snapper

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Snapper
Snapper contains less Sodium (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Snapper
Snapper is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sheepshead
Sheepshead is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.005g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sheepshead
Sheepshead is relatively richer in minerals
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 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. Snapper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173699/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.