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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.
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 27% 31% 40% 58% 128% 54% 99% 13% 117% 88%
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%
~equal in Magnesium ~38mg

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 3.3% 3.5% 0% 0% 23% 20% 27% 52% 32% 289% 0% 13% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +98.3%
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%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.865mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~2.31µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Folate ~17µg
~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
25% 74%
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
~equal in Carbs ~0g
~equal in Water ~73.72g

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
28% 23% 49%
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.
Sheepshead Sunfish
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium 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
Calories 126kcal 114kcal Sheepshead
Protein 26.02g 24.87g Sheepshead
Fats 1.63g 0.9g Sheepshead
Vitamin C 0mg 1mg Sunfish
Cholesterol 64mg 86mg Sheepshead
Magnesium 35mg 38mg Sunfish
Calcium 37mg 103mg Sunfish
Potassium 512mg 449mg Sheepshead
Iron 0.67mg 1.54mg Sunfish
Copper 0.122mg 0.385mg Sunfish
Zinc 0.63mg 1.99mg Sunfish
Phosphorus 350mg 231mg Sheepshead
Sodium 73mg 103mg Sheepshead
Vitamin A 115IU 58IU Sheepshead
Vitamin A 35µg 17µg Sheepshead
Manganese 0.021mg 0.897mg Sunfish
Selenium 51.3µg 16.2µg Sheepshead
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
Vitamin B12 2.3µg 2.31µg Sunfish
Folate 17µg 17µg
Saturated Fat 0.36g 0.178g Sunfish
Monounsaturated Fat 0.35g 0.15g Sheepshead
Polyunsaturated fat 0.382g 0.315g Sheepshead
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
Omega-3 - EPA 0.083g 0.047g Sheepshead
Omega-3 - DHA 0.107g 0.092g Sheepshead
Omega-3 - DPA 0.04g 0.042g Sunfish

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Sheepshead Sunfish
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
36%
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 is lower in Cholesterol?
Sheepshead
Sheepshead is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 22mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sheepshead
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.

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.