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Sheepshead vs. Sturgeon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Sheepshead and Sturgeon

  • Sheepshead has more Selenium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, and Copper, however, Sturgeon is higher in Vitamin B3, Vitamin A, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B1.
  • Sheepshead covers your daily need of Selenium 64% more than Sturgeon.
  • Sheepshead has 2 times more Copper than Sturgeon. While Sheepshead has 0.122mg of Copper, Sturgeon has only 0.053mg.
  • Sheepshead has less Saturated Fat.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fish, sheepshead, cooked, dry heat and Fish, sturgeon, 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.
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 32% 5.1% 32% 34% 18% 15% 116% 9% 3.9% 88%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +117.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +40.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +130.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +16.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +29.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +216.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +28.6%
Contains more IronIron +34.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +42.9%
~equal in Sodium ~69mg

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% 53% 13% 387% 20% 21% 189% 52% 53% 313% 0.25% 13% 38%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +52.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +660.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +700%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +80%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +461.1%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.87mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~2.5µg
~equal in Folate ~17µg

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% 5% 70% 4%
Protein: 20.7 g
Fats: 5.18 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 69.94 g
Other: 4.18 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +25.7%
Contains more FatsFats +217.8%
Contains more OtherOther +26.3%
~equal in Carbs ~0g
~equal in Water ~69.94g

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
26% 55% 19%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.173 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.486 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.885 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -69.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +610.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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 Sturgeon
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sheepshead Sturgeon Opinion
Calories 126kcal 135kcal Sturgeon
Protein 26.02g 20.7g Sheepshead
Fats 1.63g 5.18g Sturgeon
Cholesterol 64mg 77mg Sheepshead
Vitamin D 515IU Sturgeon
Magnesium 35mg 45mg Sturgeon
Calcium 37mg 17mg Sheepshead
Potassium 512mg 364mg Sheepshead
Iron 0.67mg 0.9mg Sturgeon
Copper 0.122mg 0.053mg Sheepshead
Zinc 0.63mg 0.54mg Sheepshead
Phosphorus 350mg 271mg Sheepshead
Sodium 73mg 69mg Sturgeon
Vitamin A 115IU 875IU Sturgeon
Vitamin A 35µg 263µg Sturgeon
Vitamin E 0.63mg Sturgeon
Vitamin D 12.9µg Sturgeon
Manganese 0.021mg 0.03mg Sturgeon
Selenium 51.3µg 16.2µg Sheepshead
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 0.08mg Sturgeon
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.09mg Sturgeon
Vitamin B3 1.8mg 10.1mg Sturgeon
Vitamin B5 0.87mg 0.87mg
Vitamin B6 0.35mg 0.23mg Sheepshead
Vitamin B12 2.3µg 2.5µg Sturgeon
Vitamin K 0.1µg Sturgeon
Folate 17µg 17µg
Choline 70mg Sturgeon
Saturated Fat 0.36g 1.173g Sheepshead
Monounsaturated Fat 0.35g 2.486g Sturgeon
Polyunsaturated fat 0.382g 0.885g Sturgeon
Tryptophan 0.291mg 0.232mg Sheepshead
Threonine 1.141mg 0.907mg Sheepshead
Isoleucine 1.199mg 0.954mg Sheepshead
Leucine 2.115mg 1.682mg Sheepshead
Lysine 2.39mg 1.901mg Sheepshead
Methionine 0.77mg 0.613mg Sheepshead
Phenylalanine 1.016mg 0.808mg Sheepshead
Valine 1.34mg 1.066mg Sheepshead
Histidine 0.766mg 0.609mg Sheepshead
Omega-3 - EPA 0.083g 0.249g Sturgeon
Omega-3 - DHA 0.107g 0.119g Sturgeon
Omega-3 - DPA 0.04g 0.058g Sturgeon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Sheepshead Sturgeon
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
89%
Sturgeon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
61%
Sheepshead
35%
Sturgeon

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Sturgeon
Sturgeon contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sturgeon
Sturgeon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sheepshead
Sheepshead is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sheepshead
Sheepshead is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sheepshead
Sheepshead is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.813g)
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 ($)

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. Sturgeon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175148/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.