Shrimp vs. Sheepshead — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are shrimp and sheepshead different?
- Shrimp is higher in copper, zinc, and vitamin B3; however, sheepshead is richer in vitamin B12, potassium, vitamin B6, vitamin B5, and phosphorus.
- Daily need coverage for cholesterol for shrimp is 49% higher.
- Shrimp contains 13 times more sodium than sheepshead. While shrimp contains 947mg of sodium, sheepshead contains only 73mg.
- Sheepshead has a lower glycemic index (0) than shrimp (50).
Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, cooked, moist heat (may have been previously frozen) and Fish, sheepshead, 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 | +145.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +111.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +158.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +133.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +201.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +109.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +14.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -92.3% |
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 AVitamin A | +157.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +220% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +48.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +41.2% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +108.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +67.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +44.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +38.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
22.78 g
Fats:
1.7 g
Carbs:
1.52 g
Water:
71.56 g
Other:
2.44 g
Protein:
26.02 g
Fats:
1.63 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
69.04 g
Other:
3.31 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +14.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +35.7% |
~equal in
Fats
~1.63g
~equal in
Water
~69.04g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.521 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.361 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.59 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.36 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.35 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.382 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +54.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -30.9% |
~equal in
Monounsaturated fat
~0.35g
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Cholesterol | 211mg | 64mg | 49% |
| Sodium | 947mg | 73mg | 38% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.66µg | 2.3µg | 27% |
| Choline | 135.4mg | 25% | |
| Vitamin E | 2.2mg | 15% | |
| Copper | 0.258mg | 0.122mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 170mg | 512mg | 10% |
| Zinc | 1.63mg | 0.63mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.242mg | 0.35mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.519mg | 0.87mg | 7% |
| Vitamin A | 90µg | 35µg | 6% |
| Protein | 22.78g | 26.02g | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 306mg | 350mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 91mg | 37mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.678mg | 1.8mg | 5% |
| Iron | 0.32mg | 0.67mg | 4% |
| Selenium | 49.5µg | 51.3µg | 3% |
| Folate | 24µg | 17µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.032mg | 0.01mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.024mg | 0.05mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 4IU | 1% | |
| Carbs | 1.52g | 0g | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.521g | 0.36g | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
| Manganese | 0.049mg | 0.021mg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.59g | 0.382g | 1% |
| Calories | 119kcal | 126kcal | 0% |
| Fats | 1.7g | 1.63g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 1.52g | 0g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 37mg | 35mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.4µg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.035g | N/A | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.361g | 0.35g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.26mg | 0.291mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.904mg | 1.141mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.05mg | 1.199mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.95mg | 2.115mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.172mg | 2.39mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.665mg | 0.77mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.992mg | 1.016mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.067mg | 1.34mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.501mg | 0.766mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.135g | 0.083g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.141g | 0.107g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.012g | 0.04g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.012g | 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
41%
38%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
74%
61%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Shrimp is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sheepshead is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 147mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sheepshead is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sheepshead contains less Sodium (difference - 874mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sheepshead is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.161g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sheepshead is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Sheepshead is cheaper (difference - $7)
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.