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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 RAE, 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.
Contains more Calcium +117.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +29.2%
Contains more Potassium +40.7%
Contains more Zinc +16.7%
Contains more Copper +130.2%
Contains more Selenium +216.7%
Contains more Iron +34.3%
Contains more Magnesium +28.6%
Contains more Manganese +42.9%
Equal in Sodium - 69
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 6% 34% 33% 117% 33% 9% 15% 18% 4% 89%
Contains more Calcium +117.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +29.2%
Contains more Potassium +40.7%
Contains more Zinc +16.7%
Contains more Copper +130.2%
Contains more Selenium +216.7%
Contains more Iron +34.3%
Contains more Magnesium +28.6%
Contains more Manganese +42.9%
Equal in Sodium - 69

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 B6 +52.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +660.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +700%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +80%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +461.1%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.87
Equal in Folate - 17
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 2.5
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 53% 13% 387% 0% 20% 21% 190% 53% 54% 13% 313% 1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +52.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +660.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +700%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +80%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +461.1%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.87
Equal in Folate - 17
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 2.5

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +25.7%
Contains more Fats +217.8%
Contains more Other +26.3%
Equal in Water - 69.94
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 Protein +25.7%
Contains more Fats +217.8%
Contains more Other +26.3%
Equal in Water - 69.94

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -69.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +610.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +131.7%
33% 32% 35%
Saturated Fat: 0.36 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.35 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.382 g
26% 55% 19%
Saturated Fat: 1.173 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.486 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.885 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -69.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +610.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated 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 Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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
Protein 26.02g 20.7g Sheepshead
Fats 1.63g 5.18g Sturgeon
Calories 126kcal 135kcal Sturgeon
Calcium 37mg 17mg Sheepshead
Iron 0.67mg 0.9mg Sturgeon
Magnesium 35mg 45mg Sturgeon
Phosphorus 350mg 271mg Sheepshead
Potassium 512mg 364mg Sheepshead
Sodium 73mg 69mg Sturgeon
Zinc 0.63mg 0.54mg Sheepshead
Copper 0.122mg 0.053mg Sheepshead
Manganese 0.021mg 0.03mg Sturgeon
Selenium 51.3µg 16.2µg Sheepshead
Vitamin A 115IU 875IU Sturgeon
Vitamin A RAE 35µg 263µg Sturgeon
Vitamin E 0.63mg Sturgeon
Vitamin D 515IU Sturgeon
Vitamin D 12.9µg Sturgeon
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
Folate 17µg 17µg
Vitamin B12 2.3µg 2.5µg Sturgeon
Vitamin K 0.1µg 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
Cholesterol 64mg 77mg Sheepshead
Saturated Fat 0.36g 1.173g Sheepshead
Omega-3 - DHA 0.107g 0.119g Sturgeon
Omega-3 - EPA 0.083g 0.249g Sturgeon
Omega-3 - DPA 0.04g 0.058g Sturgeon
Monounsaturated Fat 0.35g 2.486g Sturgeon
Polyunsaturated fat 0.382g 0.885g Sturgeon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Sheepshead Sturgeon
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
93%
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 Sugar?
Sheepshead
Sheepshead is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sheepshead
Sheepshead is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
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.