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Sheepshead vs. Tuna — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Sheepshead and Tuna different?

  • Sheepshead is higher in Vitamin B5, and Copper, however, Tuna is richer in Vitamin B3, Selenium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 from Tuna is 127% higher.
  • Sheepshead contains 9 times more Calcium than Tuna. While Sheepshead contains 37mg of Calcium, Tuna contains only 4mg.
  • Tuna has less Cholesterol.

Fish, sheepshead, cooked, dry heat and Fish, tuna, yellowfin, fresh, 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.
Sheepshead
Sheepshead
5
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5
Tuna
Tuna
Contains more Calcium +825%
Contains more Zinc +40%
Contains more Copper +183.7%
Contains more Manganese +61.5%
Contains more Iron +37.3%
Contains more Magnesium +20%
Contains less Sodium -26%
Contains more Selenium +110.9%
Equal in Phosphorus - 333
Equal in Potassium - 527
Sheepshead
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 26% 25% 150% 46% 10% 18% 41% 3% 280%
Tuna
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 35% 30% 143% 47% 8% 13% 15% 2% 591%
Contains more Calcium +825%
Contains more Zinc +40%
Contains more Copper +183.7%
Contains more Manganese +61.5%
Contains more Iron +37.3%
Contains more Magnesium +20%
Contains less Sodium -26%
Contains more Selenium +110.9%
Equal in Phosphorus - 333
Equal in Potassium - 527

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
3
:
8
Tuna
Tuna
Contains more Vitamin A +76.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +160.5%
Contains more Folate +750%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1240%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +174%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1126.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +196.6%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 2.35
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%
Tuna
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 6% 60% 0% 34% 32% 414% 21% 240% 2% 294% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +76.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +160.5%
Contains more Folate +750%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1240%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +174%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1126.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +196.6%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 2.35

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Sheepshead
Sheepshead
3
:
1
Tuna
Tuna
Contains more Fats +176.3%
Contains more Other +158.6%
Contains more Protein +12%
Equal in Water - 68.98
Sheepshead
26% 69% 3%
Protein: 26.02 g
Fats: 1.63 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 69.04 g
Other: 3.31 g
Tuna
29% 69%
Protein: 29.15 g
Fats: 0.59 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.98 g
Other: 1.28 g
Contains more Fats +176.3%
Contains more Other +158.6%
Contains more Protein +12%
Equal in Water - 68.98

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Sheepshead
Sheepshead
2
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1
Tuna
Tuna
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +153.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +118.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -43.1%
Sheepshead
33% 32% 35%
Saturated Fat: 0.36 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.35 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.382 g
Tuna
40% 27% 34%
Saturated Fat: 0.205 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.138 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.175 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +153.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +118.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -43.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Sheepshead Tuna
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sheepshead Tuna Opinion
Protein 26.02g 29.15g Tuna
Fats 1.63g 0.59g Sheepshead
Calories 126kcal 130kcal Tuna
Calcium 37mg 4mg Sheepshead
Iron 0.67mg 0.92mg Tuna
Magnesium 35mg 42mg Tuna
Phosphorus 350mg 333mg Sheepshead
Potassium 512mg 527mg Tuna
Sodium 73mg 54mg Tuna
Zinc 0.63mg 0.45mg Sheepshead
Copper 0.122mg 0.043mg Sheepshead
Manganese 0.021mg 0.013mg Sheepshead
Selenium 51.3µg 108.2µg Tuna
Vitamin A 115IU 65IU Sheepshead
Vitamin A RAE 35µg 22µg Sheepshead
Vitamin E 0.29mg Tuna
Vitamin D 82IU Tuna
Vitamin D 2µg Tuna
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 0.134mg Tuna
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.137mg Tuna
Vitamin B3 1.8mg 22.07mg Tuna
Vitamin B5 0.87mg 0.334mg Sheepshead
Vitamin B6 0.35mg 1.038mg Tuna
Folate 17µg 2µg Sheepshead
Vitamin B12 2.3µg 2.35µg Tuna
Vitamin K 0.1µg Tuna
Tryptophan 0.291mg 0.313mg Tuna
Threonine 1.141mg 1.224mg Tuna
Isoleucine 1.199mg 1.287mg Tuna
Leucine 2.115mg 2.27mg Tuna
Lysine 2.39mg 2.565mg Tuna
Methionine 0.77mg 0.827mg Tuna
Phenylalanine 1.016mg 1.091mg Tuna
Valine 1.34mg 1.438mg Tuna
Histidine 0.766mg 0.822mg Tuna
Cholesterol 64mg 47mg Tuna
Trans Fat 0.02g Sheepshead
Saturated Fat 0.36g 0.205g Tuna
Omega-3 - DHA 0.107g 0.105g Sheepshead
Omega-3 - EPA 0.083g 0.015g Sheepshead
Omega-3 - DPA 0.04g 0.005g Sheepshead
Monounsaturated Fat 0.35g 0.138g Sheepshead
Polyunsaturated fat 0.382g 0.175g Sheepshead
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Tuna

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sheepshead Tuna
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
92%
Tuna
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
61%
Sheepshead
88%
Tuna

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tuna
Tuna contains less Sodium (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tuna
Tuna is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tuna
Tuna is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.155g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tuna
Tuna is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sheepshead
Sheepshead is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
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 minerals?
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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. Tuna - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172006/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.