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Sockeye salmon vs. Sheepshead — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Sockeye salmon and Sheepshead

  • Sockeye salmon is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B5, yet Sheepshead is richer in Selenium, Phosphorus, and Copper.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Sockeye salmon is 90% higher.
  • Sockeye salmon contains 16 times more Vitamin B1 than Sheepshead. Sockeye salmon contains 0.157mg of Vitamin B1, while Sheepshead contains 0.01mg.

Food types used in this article are Fish, salmon, sockeye, cooked, dry heat and Fish, sheepshead, 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 Calcium +236.4%
Contains more Iron +28.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +14.8%
Contains more Potassium +17.4%
Contains less Sodium -20.7%
Contains more Zinc +14.5%
Contains more Copper +60.5%
Contains more Manganese +61.5%
Contains more Selenium +44.5%
Equal in Magnesium - 35
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 20% 26% 131% 39% 12% 15% 26% 2% 194%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 26% 25% 150% 46% 10% 18% 41% 3% 280%
Contains more Calcium +236.4%
Contains more Iron +28.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +14.8%
Contains more Potassium +17.4%
Contains less Sodium -20.7%
Contains more Zinc +14.5%
Contains more Copper +60.5%
Contains more Manganese +61.5%
Contains more Selenium +44.5%
Equal in Magnesium - 35

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 A +67.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1470%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +392%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +462.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +46.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +136.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +94.3%
Contains more Folate +142.9%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 12% 20% 501% 0% 40% 57% 190% 77% 191% 6% 559% 1%
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 A +67.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1470%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +392%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +462.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +46.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +136.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +94.3%
Contains more Folate +142.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +241.7%
Contains more Other +433.9%
Equal in Protein - 26.02
Equal in Water - 69.04
26% 6% 67%
Protein: 26.48 g
Fats: 5.57 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 67.33 g
Other: 0.62 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 Fats +241.7%
Contains more Other +433.9%
Equal in Protein - 26.02
Equal in Water - 69.04

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +432.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +247.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -62.8%
23% 45% 32%
Saturated Fat: 0.969 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.864 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.327 g
33% 32% 35%
Saturated Fat: 0.36 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.35 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.382 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +432.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +247.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -62.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sockeye salmon Sheepshead Opinion
Protein 26.48g 26.02g Sockeye salmon
Fats 5.57g 1.63g Sockeye salmon
Calories 156kcal 126kcal Sockeye salmon
Calcium 11mg 37mg Sheepshead
Iron 0.52mg 0.67mg Sheepshead
Magnesium 36mg 35mg Sockeye salmon
Phosphorus 305mg 350mg Sheepshead
Potassium 436mg 512mg Sheepshead
Sodium 92mg 73mg Sheepshead
Zinc 0.55mg 0.63mg Sheepshead
Copper 0.076mg 0.122mg Sheepshead
Manganese 0.013mg 0.021mg Sheepshead
Selenium 35.5µg 51.3µg Sheepshead
Vitamin A 193IU 115IU Sockeye salmon
Vitamin A RAE 58µg 35µg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin E 0.99mg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin D 670IU Sockeye salmon
Vitamin D 16.7µg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin B1 0.157mg 0.01mg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin B2 0.246mg 0.05mg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin B3 10.123mg 1.8mg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin B5 1.274mg 0.87mg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin B6 0.827mg 0.35mg Sockeye salmon
Folate 7µg 17µg Sheepshead
Vitamin B12 4.47µg 2.3µg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin K 0.1µg Sockeye salmon
Tryptophan 0.335mg 0.291mg Sockeye salmon
Threonine 1.247mg 1.141mg Sockeye salmon
Isoleucine 1.274mg 1.199mg Sockeye salmon
Leucine 2.185mg 2.115mg Sockeye salmon
Lysine 2.574mg 2.39mg Sockeye salmon
Methionine 0.858mg 0.77mg Sockeye salmon
Phenylalanine 1.086mg 1.016mg Sockeye salmon
Valine 1.461mg 1.34mg Sockeye salmon
Histidine 0.711mg 0.766mg Sheepshead
Cholesterol 61mg 64mg Sockeye salmon
Trans Fat 0.023g Sheepshead
Saturated Fat 0.969g 0.36g Sheepshead
Omega-3 - DHA 0.56g 0.107g Sockeye salmon
Omega-3 - EPA 0.299g 0.083g Sockeye salmon
Omega-3 - DPA 0.093g 0.04g Sockeye salmon
Monounsaturated Fat 1.864g 0.35g Sockeye salmon
Polyunsaturated fat 1.327g 0.382g Sockeye salmon
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.019g Sockeye salmon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Sockeye salmon 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
137%
Sockeye salmon
41%
Sheepshead
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Sockeye salmon
61%
Sheepshead

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon 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 - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sheepshead
Sheepshead is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.609g)
Which food is cheaper?
Sheepshead
Sheepshead is cheaper (difference - $13)
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)

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. Sockeye salmon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173692/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.