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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 Calcium +516.7%
Contains more Iron +48.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +15.1%
Contains less Sodium -24.7%
Contains more Copper +165.2%
Contains more Manganese +61.5%
Contains more Zinc +23.8%
Contains more Selenium +33.5%
Equal in Magnesium - 35
Equal in Potassium - 499
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 2% 17% 25% 131% 45% 13% 22% 16% 2% 374%
Contains more Calcium +516.7%
Contains more Iron +48.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +15.1%
Contains less Sodium -24.7%
Contains more Copper +165.2%
Contains more Manganese +61.5%
Contains more Zinc +23.8%
Contains more Selenium +33.5%
Equal in Magnesium - 35
Equal in Potassium - 499

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 B5 +108.6%
Contains more Folate +750%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +42%
Contains more Vitamin A +12.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +790%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +26%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +414.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +75.7%
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 8% 49% 498% 0% 23% 15% 174% 26% 142% 2% 203% 1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +108.6%
Contains more Folate +750%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +42%
Contains more Vitamin A +12.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +790%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +26%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +414.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +75.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +11%
Contains more Other +819.4%
Contains more Fats +386.5%
Equal in Protein - 23.45
Equal in Water - 68.26
26% 69% 3%
Protein: 26.02 g
Fats: 1.63 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 69.04 g
Other: 3.31 g
23% 8% 68%
Protein: 23.45 g
Fats: 7.93 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.26 g
Other: 0.36 g
Contains more Protein +11%
Contains more Other +819.4%
Contains more Fats +386.5%
Equal in Protein - 23.45
Equal in Water - 68.26

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -81.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +912.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +258.1%
33% 32% 35%
Saturated Fat: 0.36 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.35 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.382 g
28% 52% 20%
Saturated Fat: 1.911 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.544 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.368 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -81.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +912.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated 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.
Sheepshead Swordfish
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Swordfish Opinion
Protein 26.02g 23.45g Sheepshead
Fats 1.63g 7.93g Swordfish
Calories 126kcal 172kcal Swordfish
Calcium 37mg 6mg Sheepshead
Iron 0.67mg 0.45mg Sheepshead
Magnesium 35mg 35mg
Phosphorus 350mg 304mg Sheepshead
Potassium 512mg 499mg Sheepshead
Sodium 73mg 97mg Sheepshead
Zinc 0.63mg 0.78mg Swordfish
Copper 0.122mg 0.046mg Sheepshead
Manganese 0.021mg 0.013mg Sheepshead
Selenium 51.3µg 68.5µg Swordfish
Vitamin A 115IU 129IU Swordfish
Vitamin A RAE 35µg 43µg Swordfish
Vitamin E 2.41mg Swordfish
Vitamin D 666IU Swordfish
Vitamin D 16.6µg Swordfish
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 0.089mg Swordfish
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.063mg Swordfish
Vitamin B3 1.8mg 9.254mg Swordfish
Vitamin B5 0.87mg 0.417mg Sheepshead
Vitamin B6 0.35mg 0.615mg Swordfish
Folate 17µg 2µg Sheepshead
Vitamin B12 2.3µg 1.62µg Sheepshead
Vitamin K 0.1µg Swordfish
Tryptophan 0.291mg 0.265mg Sheepshead
Threonine 1.141mg 1.035mg Sheepshead
Isoleucine 1.199mg 1.088mg Sheepshead
Leucine 2.115mg 1.919mg Sheepshead
Lysine 2.39mg 2.168mg Sheepshead
Methionine 0.77mg 0.699mg Sheepshead
Phenylalanine 1.016mg 0.922mg Sheepshead
Valine 1.34mg 1.216mg Sheepshead
Histidine 0.766mg 0.695mg Sheepshead
Cholesterol 64mg 78mg Sheepshead
Trans Fat 0.056g Sheepshead
Saturated Fat 0.36g 1.911g Sheepshead
Omega-3 - DHA 0.107g 0.772g Swordfish
Omega-3 - EPA 0.083g 0.127g Swordfish
Omega-3 - DPA 0.04g 0.168g Swordfish
Monounsaturated Fat 0.35g 3.544g Swordfish
Polyunsaturated fat 0.382g 1.368g Swordfish
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.022g Swordfish

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sheepshead Swordfish
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
95%
Swordfish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
61%
Sheepshead
64%
Swordfish

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in vitamins?
Swordfish
Swordfish is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sheepshead
Sheepshead is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sheepshead
Sheepshead contains less Sodium (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sheepshead
Sheepshead is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sheepshead
Sheepshead is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.551g)
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. Swordfish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173704/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.