Sheepshead vs. Swordfish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Sheepshead and Swordfish different?
- Sheepshead is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B5, Copper, and Phosphorus, however, Swordfish is richer in Vitamin B3, Selenium, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B1.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 from Swordfish is 47% higher.
- Sheepshead contains 9 times more Folate than Swordfish. While Sheepshead contains 17µg of Folate, Swordfish contains only 2µg.
- Sheepshead has less Saturated Fat.
Fish, sheepshead, cooked, dry heat and Fish, swordfish, cooked, dry heat are the varieties used in this article.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +516.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +48.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +165.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +15.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -24.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +61.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +23.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +33.5% |
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 B5Vitamin B5 | +108.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +42% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +750% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +12.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +790% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +26% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +414.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +75.7% |
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:
23.45 g
Fats:
7.93 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
68.26 g
Other:
0.36 g
| Contains more OtherOther | +819.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +386.5% |
~equal in
Protein
~23.45g
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Carbs
~0g
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Water
~68.26g
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
1.911 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
3.544 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.368 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -81.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +912.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +258.1% |
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 Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 126kcal | 172kcal |
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| Protein | 26.02g | 23.45g |
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| Fats | 1.63g | 7.93g |
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| Cholesterol | 64mg | 78mg |
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| Vitamin D | 666IU |
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| Magnesium | 35mg | 35mg | |
| Calcium | 37mg | 6mg |
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| Potassium | 512mg | 499mg |
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| Iron | 0.67mg | 0.45mg |
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| Copper | 0.122mg | 0.046mg |
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| Zinc | 0.63mg | 0.78mg |
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| Phosphorus | 350mg | 304mg |
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| Sodium | 73mg | 97mg |
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| Vitamin A | 115IU | 129IU |
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| Vitamin A | 35µg | 43µg |
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| Vitamin E | 2.41mg |
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| Vitamin D | 16.6µg |
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| Manganese | 0.021mg | 0.013mg |
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| Selenium | 51.3µg | 68.5µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.01mg | 0.089mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.05mg | 0.063mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.8mg | 9.254mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.87mg | 0.417mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.35mg | 0.615mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.3µg | 1.62µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.1µg |
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| Folate | 17µg | 2µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.056g |
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| Choline | 77.5mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.36g | 1.911g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.35g | 3.544g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.382g | 1.368g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.291mg | 0.265mg |
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| Threonine | 1.141mg | 1.035mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.199mg | 1.088mg |
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| Leucine | 2.115mg | 1.919mg |
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| Lysine | 2.39mg | 2.168mg |
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| Methionine | 0.77mg | 0.699mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.016mg | 0.922mg |
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| Valine | 1.34mg | 1.216mg |
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| Histidine | 0.766mg | 0.695mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.083g | 0.127g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.107g | 0.772g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.04g | 0.168g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.022g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| 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%
91%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
61%
64%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Swordfish is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sheepshead is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sheepshead is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sheepshead contains less Sodium (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sheepshead is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.551g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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 ($)