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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.
Sheepshead
Sheepshead
4
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6
Sunfish
Sunfish
Contains more Phosphorus +51.5%
Contains more Potassium +14%
Contains less Sodium -29.1%
Contains more Selenium +216.7%
Contains more Calcium +178.4%
Contains more Iron +129.9%
Contains more Zinc +215.9%
Contains more Copper +215.6%
Contains more Manganese +4171.4%
Equal in Magnesium - 38
Sheepshead
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 26% 25% 150% 46% 10% 18% 41% 3% 280%
Sunfish
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 31% 58% 28% 99% 40% 14% 55% 129% 117% 89%
Contains more Phosphorus +51.5%
Contains more Potassium +14%
Contains less Sodium -29.1%
Contains more Selenium +216.7%
Contains more Calcium +178.4%
Contains more Iron +129.9%
Contains more Zinc +215.9%
Contains more Copper +215.6%
Contains more Manganese +4171.4%
Equal in Magnesium - 38

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.
Sheepshead
Sheepshead
4
:
4
Sunfish
Sunfish
Contains more Vitamin A +98.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +23.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +153.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +820%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +70%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.865
Equal in Folate - 17
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 2.31
Sheepshead
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%
Sunfish
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 0% 0% 4% 24% 20% 28% 52% 32% 13% 289% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +98.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +23.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +153.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +820%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +70%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.865
Equal in Folate - 17
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 2.31

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Sheepshead
Sheepshead
3
:
1
Sunfish
Sunfish
Contains more Fats +81.1%
Contains more Other +549%
Equal in Protein - 24.87
Equal in Water - 73.72
Sheepshead
26% 69% 3%
Protein: 26.02 g
Fats: 1.63 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 69.04 g
Other: 3.31 g
Sunfish
25% 74%
Protein: 24.87 g
Fats: 0.9 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.72 g
Other: 0.51 g
Contains more Fats +81.1%
Contains more Other +549%
Equal in Protein - 24.87
Equal in Water - 73.72

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Sheepshead
Sheepshead
2
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1
Sunfish
Sunfish
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +133.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +21.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -50.6%
Sheepshead
33% 32% 35%
Saturated Fat: 0.36 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.35 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.382 g
Sunfish
28% 23% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.178 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.15 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.315 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +133.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +21.3%
Contains less Saturated 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.
Sheepshead Sunfish
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sheepshead Sunfish Opinion
Protein 26.02g 24.87g Sheepshead
Fats 1.63g 0.9g Sheepshead
Calories 126kcal 114kcal Sheepshead
Calcium 37mg 103mg Sunfish
Iron 0.67mg 1.54mg Sunfish
Magnesium 35mg 38mg Sunfish
Phosphorus 350mg 231mg Sheepshead
Potassium 512mg 449mg Sheepshead
Sodium 73mg 103mg Sheepshead
Zinc 0.63mg 1.99mg Sunfish
Copper 0.122mg 0.385mg Sunfish
Manganese 0.021mg 0.897mg Sunfish
Selenium 51.3µg 16.2µg Sheepshead
Vitamin A 115IU 58IU Sheepshead
Vitamin A RAE 35µg 17µg Sheepshead
Vitamin C 0mg 1mg Sunfish
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 0.092mg Sunfish
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.085mg Sunfish
Vitamin B3 1.8mg 1.462mg Sheepshead
Vitamin B5 0.87mg 0.865mg Sheepshead
Vitamin B6 0.35mg 0.138mg Sheepshead
Folate 17µg 17µg
Vitamin B12 2.3µg 2.31µg Sunfish
Tryptophan 0.291mg 0.279mg Sheepshead
Threonine 1.141mg 1.09mg Sheepshead
Isoleucine 1.199mg 1.146mg Sheepshead
Leucine 2.115mg 2.022mg Sheepshead
Lysine 2.39mg 2.284mg Sheepshead
Methionine 0.77mg 0.736mg Sheepshead
Phenylalanine 1.016mg 0.971mg Sheepshead
Valine 1.34mg 1.281mg Sheepshead
Histidine 0.766mg 0.732mg Sheepshead
Cholesterol 64mg 86mg Sheepshead
Saturated Fat 0.36g 0.178g Sunfish
Omega-3 - DHA 0.107g 0.092g Sheepshead
Omega-3 - EPA 0.083g 0.047g Sheepshead
Omega-3 - DPA 0.04g 0.042g Sunfish
Monounsaturated Fat 0.35g 0.15g Sheepshead
Polyunsaturated fat 0.382g 0.315g Sheepshead

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Sheepshead Sunfish
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
39%
Sunfish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
61%
Sheepshead
66%
Sunfish

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Sunfish
Sunfish is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sunfish
Sunfish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.182g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sheepshead
Sheepshead contains less Sodium (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sheepshead
Sheepshead is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 22mg)
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.

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. Sunfish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172003/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.