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Skipjack tuna vs. Sheepshead — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Skipjack tuna and Sheepshead different?

  • Skipjack tuna is richer in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Iron, and Vitamin B2, while Sheepshead is higher in Phosphorus, Selenium, and Vitamin B5.
  • Skipjack tuna covers your daily need of Vitamin B3 106% more than Sheepshead.
  • Skipjack tuna contains 3 times more Vitamin B6 than Sheepshead. Skipjack tuna contains 0.981mg of Vitamin B6, while Sheepshead contains 0.35mg.

Fish, tuna, skipjack, fresh, cooked, dry heat and Fish, sheepshead, cooked, dry heat types were 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 Iron +138.8%
Contains more Magnesium +25.7%
Contains less Sodium -35.6%
Contains more Zinc +66.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +22.8%
Contains more Copper +10.9%
Contains more Manganese +10.5%
Equal in Calcium - 37
Equal in Potassium - 512
Equal in Selenium - 51.3
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 60% 32% 123% 47% 7% 29% 37% 3% 256%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 26% 25% 150% 46% 10% 18% 41% 3% 280%
Contains more Iron +138.8%
Contains more Magnesium +25.7%
Contains less Sodium -35.6%
Contains more Zinc +66.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +22.8%
Contains more Copper +10.9%
Contains more Manganese +10.5%
Equal in Calcium - 37
Equal in Potassium - 512
Equal in Selenium - 51.3

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.
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Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +280%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +144%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +942%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +180.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +91.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +79.4%
Contains more Folate +70%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 2.3
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 0% 0% 4% 10% 29% 352% 30% 227% 8% 274% 0%
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%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +280%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +144%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +942%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +180.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +91.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +79.4%
Contains more Folate +70%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 2.3

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Other +148.3%
Contains more Fats +26.4%
Contains more Water +10.9%
Equal in Protein - 26.02
28% 62% 8%
Protein: 28.21 g
Fats: 1.29 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 62.28 g
Other: 8.22 g
26% 69% 3%
Protein: 26.02 g
Fats: 1.63 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 69.04 g
Other: 3.31 g
Contains more Other +148.3%
Contains more Fats +26.4%
Contains more Water +10.9%
Equal in Protein - 26.02

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -14.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +44%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.382
39% 23% 38%
Saturated Fat: 0.42 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.243 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.403 g
33% 32% 35%
Saturated Fat: 0.36 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.35 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.382 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -14.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +44%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.382

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Skipjack tuna Sheepshead Opinion
Protein 28.21g 26.02g Skipjack tuna
Fats 1.29g 1.63g Sheepshead
Calories 132kcal 126kcal Skipjack tuna
Calcium 37mg 37mg
Iron 1.6mg 0.67mg Skipjack tuna
Magnesium 44mg 35mg Skipjack tuna
Phosphorus 285mg 350mg Sheepshead
Potassium 522mg 512mg Skipjack tuna
Sodium 47mg 73mg Skipjack tuna
Zinc 1.05mg 0.63mg Skipjack tuna
Copper 0.11mg 0.122mg Sheepshead
Manganese 0.019mg 0.021mg Sheepshead
Selenium 46.8µg 51.3µg Sheepshead
Vitamin A 60IU 115IU Sheepshead
Vitamin A RAE 18µg 35µg Sheepshead
Vitamin C 1mg 0mg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin B1 0.038mg 0.01mg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin B2 0.122mg 0.05mg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin B3 18.756mg 1.8mg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 0.87mg Sheepshead
Vitamin B6 0.981mg 0.35mg Skipjack tuna
Folate 10µg 17µg Sheepshead
Vitamin B12 2.19µg 2.3µg Sheepshead
Tryptophan 0.316mg 0.291mg Skipjack tuna
Threonine 1.237mg 1.141mg Skipjack tuna
Isoleucine 1.3mg 1.199mg Skipjack tuna
Leucine 2.293mg 2.115mg Skipjack tuna
Lysine 2.59mg 2.39mg Skipjack tuna
Methionine 0.835mg 0.77mg Skipjack tuna
Phenylalanine 1.101mg 1.016mg Skipjack tuna
Valine 1.453mg 1.34mg Skipjack tuna
Histidine 0.83mg 0.766mg Skipjack tuna
Cholesterol 60mg 64mg Skipjack tuna
Saturated Fat 0.42g 0.36g Sheepshead
Omega-3 - DHA 0.237g 0.107g Skipjack tuna
Omega-3 - EPA 0.091g 0.083g Skipjack tuna
Omega-3 - DPA 0.017g 0.04g Sheepshead
Monounsaturated Fat 0.243g 0.35g Sheepshead
Polyunsaturated fat 0.403g 0.382g Skipjack tuna

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Skipjack tuna Sheepshead
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
78%
Skipjack tuna
41%
Sheepshead
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Skipjack tuna
61%
Sheepshead

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna contains less Sodium (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sheepshead
Sheepshead is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.06g)
Which food is cheaper?
Sheepshead
Sheepshead is cheaper (difference - $8)
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 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.
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.

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. Skipjack tuna - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172005/nutrients
  2. Sheepshead - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175145/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.