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Sheepshead vs. Steelhead trout — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Sheepshead and Steelhead trout different?

  • Sheepshead is higher in Selenium, Phosphorus, and Copper, however, Steelhead trout is richer in Vitamin B12, Polyunsaturated fat, and Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Steelhead trout is 145% higher.
  • Sheepshead contains 2 times more Copper than Steelhead trout. While Sheepshead contains 0.122mg of Copper, Steelhead trout contains only 0.058mg.
  • Sheepshead has less Saturated Fat.

Fish, sheepshead, cooked, dry heat and Steelhead trout, boiled, canned (Alaska Native) are the varieties 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 25% 11% 45% 25% 41% 17% 150% 9.5% 2.7% 280%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 18% 9% 32% 24% 19% 16% 107% 15% 1.4% 142%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +40%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +23.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +40.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +110.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +40.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -38.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +90.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +97.3%
~equal in Iron ~0.64mg
~equal in Zinc ~0.57mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 6.9% 0% 0% 2.5% 12% 34% 52% 81% 288% 0% 13% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 3.9% 43% 453% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 724% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +76.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +151.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
26% 69% 3%
Protein: 26.02 g
Fats: 1.63 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 69.04 g
Other: 3.31 g
21% 8% 71%
Protein: 21.11 g
Fats: 8.26 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 70.59 g
Other: 0.04 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +23.3%
Contains more OtherOther +8175%
Contains more FatsFats +406.7%
~equal in Carbs ~0g
~equal in Water ~70.59g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
33% 32% 35%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.36 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.35 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.382 g
31% 45% 25%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.53 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.223 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.225 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -76.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +535.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +220.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sheepshead Steelhead trout Opinion
Calories 126kcal 159kcal Steelhead trout
Protein 26.02g 21.11g Sheepshead
Fats 1.63g 8.26g Steelhead trout
Cholesterol 64mg 59mg Steelhead trout
Vitamin D 604IU Steelhead trout
Magnesium 35mg 25mg Sheepshead
Calcium 37mg 30mg Sheepshead
Potassium 512mg 365mg Sheepshead
Iron 0.67mg 0.64mg Sheepshead
Copper 0.122mg 0.058mg Sheepshead
Zinc 0.63mg 0.57mg Sheepshead
Phosphorus 350mg 249mg Sheepshead
Sodium 73mg 118mg Sheepshead
Vitamin A 115IU 65IU Sheepshead
Vitamin A 35µg 20µg Sheepshead
Vitamin E 2.15mg Steelhead trout
Vitamin D 15.1µg Steelhead trout
Manganese 0.021mg 0.011mg Sheepshead
Selenium 51.3µg 26µg Sheepshead
Vitamin B1 0.01mg Sheepshead
Vitamin B2 0.05mg Sheepshead
Vitamin B3 1.8mg Sheepshead
Vitamin B5 0.87mg Sheepshead
Vitamin B6 0.35mg Sheepshead
Vitamin B12 2.3µg 5.79µg Steelhead trout
Folate 17µg Sheepshead
Saturated Fat 0.36g 1.53g Sheepshead
Monounsaturated Fat 0.35g 2.223g Steelhead trout
Polyunsaturated fat 0.382g 1.225g Steelhead trout
Tryptophan 0.291mg Sheepshead
Threonine 1.141mg Sheepshead
Isoleucine 1.199mg Sheepshead
Leucine 2.115mg Sheepshead
Lysine 2.39mg Sheepshead
Methionine 0.77mg Sheepshead
Phenylalanine 1.016mg Sheepshead
Valine 1.34mg Sheepshead
Histidine 0.766mg Sheepshead
Omega-3 - EPA 0.083g 0.376g Steelhead trout
Omega-3 - DHA 0.107g 0.54g Steelhead trout
Omega-3 - ALA 0.051g Steelhead trout
Omega-3 - DPA 0.04g 0.13g Steelhead trout
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.014g Steelhead trout

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Sheepshead Steelhead trout
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
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%
Sheepshead
94%
Steelhead trout
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
61%
Sheepshead
38%
Steelhead trout

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Steelhead trout
Steelhead trout is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sheepshead
Sheepshead is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sheepshead
Sheepshead contains less Sodium (difference - 45mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sheepshead
Sheepshead is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.17g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sheepshead
Sheepshead is relatively richer in minerals
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. Steelhead trout - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168060/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.