Sheepshead vs. Sockeye salmon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Sheepshead and Sockeye salmon
- Sheepshead is richer in Selenium, Phosphorus, and Copper, yet Sockeye salmon is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B5.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Sockeye salmon is 90% higher.
- Sheepshead contains 3 times more Calcium than Sockeye salmon. Sheepshead contains 37mg of Calcium, while Sockeye salmon contains 11mg.
Food types used in this article are Fish, sheepshead, cooked, dry heat and Fish, salmon, sockeye, 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.
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Calcium
+236.4%
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Iron
+28.8%
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Phosphorus
+14.8%
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Potassium
+17.4%
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Sodium
-20.7%
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Zinc
+14.5%
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Copper
+60.5%
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Manganese
+61.5%
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Selenium
+44.5%
Equal in Magnesium - 36
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Calcium
+236.4%
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Iron
+28.8%
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Phosphorus
+14.8%
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Potassium
+17.4%
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Sodium
-20.7%
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Zinc
+14.5%
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Copper
+60.5%
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Manganese
+61.5%
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Selenium
+44.5%
Equal in Magnesium - 36
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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Folate
+142.9%
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Vitamin A
+67.8%
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Vitamin B1
+1470%
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Vitamin B2
+392%
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Vitamin B3
+462.4%
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Vitamin B5
+46.4%
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Vitamin B6
+136.3%
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Vitamin B12
+94.3%
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Folate
+142.9%
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Vitamin A
+67.8%
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Vitamin B1
+1470%
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Vitamin B2
+392%
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Vitamin B3
+462.4%
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Vitamin B5
+46.4%
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Vitamin B6
+136.3%
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Vitamin B12
+94.3%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Other
+433.9%
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Fats
+241.7%
Equal in Protein - 26.48
Equal in Water - 67.33
Protein:
26.02 g
Fats:
1.63 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
69.04 g
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3.31 g
Protein:
26.48 g
Fats:
5.57 g
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0 g
Water:
67.33 g
Other:
0.62 g
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+433.9%
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Fats
+241.7%
Equal in Protein - 26.48
Equal in Water - 67.33
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-62.8%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+432.6%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+247.4%
Saturated Fat:
0.36 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.35 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.382 g
Saturated Fat:
0.969 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
1.864 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1.327 g
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Saturated Fat
-62.8%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+432.6%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+247.4%
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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Protein | 26.02g | 26.48g |
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| Fats | 1.63g | 5.57g |
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| Calories | 126kcal | 156kcal |
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| Calcium | 37mg | 11mg |
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| Iron | 0.67mg | 0.52mg |
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| Magnesium | 35mg | 36mg |
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| Phosphorus | 350mg | 305mg |
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| Potassium | 512mg | 436mg |
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| Sodium | 73mg | 92mg |
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| Zinc | 0.63mg | 0.55mg |
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| Copper | 0.122mg | 0.076mg |
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| Manganese | 0.021mg | 0.013mg |
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| Selenium | 51.3µg | 35.5µg |
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| Vitamin A | 115IU | 193IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 35µg | 58µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.99mg |
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| Vitamin D | 670IU |
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| Vitamin D | 16.7µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.01mg | 0.157mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.05mg | 0.246mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.8mg | 10.123mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.87mg | 1.274mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.35mg | 0.827mg |
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| Folate | 17µg | 7µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.3µg | 4.47µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.1µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.291mg | 0.335mg |
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| Threonine | 1.141mg | 1.247mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.199mg | 1.274mg |
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| Leucine | 2.115mg | 2.185mg |
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| Lysine | 2.39mg | 2.574mg |
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| Methionine | 0.77mg | 0.858mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.016mg | 1.086mg |
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| Valine | 1.34mg | 1.461mg |
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| Histidine | 0.766mg | 0.711mg |
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| Cholesterol | 64mg | 61mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.023g |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.36g | 0.969g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.107g | 0.56g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.083g | 0.299g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.04g | 0.093g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.35g | 1.864g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.382g | 1.327g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.019g |
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| Low Carbs diet | Equal | |
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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
41%
137%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
61%
47%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sockeye salmon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sockeye 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 - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sheepshead is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.609g)
Which food is cheaper?
Sheepshead is cheaper (difference - $13)
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)