Sheepshead vs. Whitefish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between sheepshead and whitefish
- Sheepshead has more selenium and vitamin B12, while whitefish has more vitamin B1, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, zinc, and monounsaturated fat.
- Sheepshead's daily need coverage for selenium is 64% higher.
- Whitefish contains 2 times less vitamin B12 than sheepshead. Sheepshead contains 2.3µg of vitamin B12, while whitefish contains 0.96µg.
- The amount of saturated fat in sheepshead is lower.
The food types used in this comparison are Fish, sheepshead, cooked, dry heat and Fish, whitefish, mixed species, cooked, dry heat.
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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 | +12.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +26.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +42.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +32.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +216.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +20% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +101.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -11% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +309.5% |
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 B12Vitamin B12 | +139.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +11.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1610% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +208% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +113.7% |
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:
24.47 g
Fats:
7.51 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
65.09 g
Other:
2.93 g
| Contains more OtherOther | +13% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +360.7% |
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Protein
~24.47g
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Carbs
~0g
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Water
~65.09g
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
1.162 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.559 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.755 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -69% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +631.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +621.2% |
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 Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 51.3µg | 16.2µg | 64% |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.3µg | 0.96µg | 56% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.382g | 2.755g | 16% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.8mg | 3.846mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.01mg | 0.171mg | 13% |
| Fats | 1.63g | 7.51g | 9% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.05mg | 0.154mg | 8% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.35g | 2.559g | 6% |
| Zinc | 0.63mg | 1.27mg | 6% |
| Cholesterol | 64mg | 77mg | 4% |
| Saturated fat | 0.36g | 1.162g | 4% |
| Potassium | 512mg | 406mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.67mg | 0.47mg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.122mg | 0.092mg | 3% |
| Protein | 26.02g | 24.47g | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.021mg | 0.086mg | 3% |
| Calories | 126kcal | 172kcal | 2% |
| Magnesium | 35mg | 42mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 350mg | 346mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 37mg | 33mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 73mg | 65mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 35µg | 39µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.87mg | 0.865mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.35mg | 0.346mg | 0% |
| Folate | 17µg | 17µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.291mg | 0.274mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.141mg | 1.073mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.199mg | 1.128mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.115mg | 1.989mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.39mg | 2.248mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.77mg | 0.724mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.016mg | 0.955mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.34mg | 1.261mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.766mg | 0.721mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.083g | 0.406g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.107g | 1.206g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.04g | 0.209g | N/A |
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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%
33%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
61%
41%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Whitefish contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sheepshead is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sheepshead is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.802g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sheepshead is relatively richer in minerals
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.