Sheepshead vs. Sunfish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between sheepshead and sunfish?
- Sheepshead is richer in selenium, phosphorus, and vitamin B6, while sunfish is higher in manganese, copper, zinc, iron, vitamin B1, and calcium.
- Sheepshead's daily need coverage for selenium is 64% higher.
- Sunfish has 3 times less vitamin B6 than sheepshead. Sheepshead has 0.35mg of vitamin B6, while sunfish has 0.138mg.
- Sheepshead is lower in cholesterol.
We used Fish, sheepshead, cooked, dry heat and Fish, sunfish, pumpkin seed, cooked, dry heat types in this comparison.
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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 PotassiumPotassium | +14% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +51.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -29.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +216.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +178.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +129.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +215.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +215.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +4171.4% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +105.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +23.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +153.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +820% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +70% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
26.02 g
Fats:
1.63 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
69.04 g
Other:
3.31 g
Protein:
24.87 g
Fats:
0.9 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
73.72 g
Other:
0.51 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +81.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +549% |
~equal in
Protein
~24.87g
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Carbs
~0g
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Water
~73.72g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.36 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.35 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.382 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.178 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.15 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.315 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +133.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +21.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -50.6% |
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 Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 51.3µg | 16.2µg | 64% |
| Manganese | 0.021mg | 0.897mg | 38% |
| Copper | 0.122mg | 0.385mg | 29% |
| Phosphorus | 350mg | 231mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.35mg | 0.138mg | 16% |
| Zinc | 0.63mg | 1.99mg | 12% |
| Iron | 0.67mg | 1.54mg | 11% |
| Cholesterol | 64mg | 86mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 37mg | 103mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.01mg | 0.092mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.05mg | 0.085mg | 3% |
| Protein | 26.02g | 24.87g | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.8mg | 1.462mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 512mg | 449mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 35µg | 17µg | 2% |
| Calories | 126kcal | 114kcal | 1% |
| Sodium | 73mg | 103mg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.36g | 0.178g | 1% |
| Magnesium | 35mg | 38mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 1mg | 1% |
| Fats | 1.63g | 0.9g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.35g | 0.15g | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.87mg | 0.865mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.3µg | 2.31µg | 0% |
| Folate | 17µg | 17µg | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.382g | 0.315g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.291mg | 0.279mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.141mg | 1.09mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.199mg | 1.146mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.115mg | 2.022mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.39mg | 2.284mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.77mg | 0.736mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.016mg | 0.971mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.34mg | 1.281mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.766mg | 0.732mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.083g | 0.047g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.107g | 0.092g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.04g | 0.042g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
38%
36%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
61%
66%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sunfish is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sunfish is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.182g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sheepshead is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 22mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sheepshead contains less Sodium (difference - 30mg)
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.