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Squid as food vs. Sheepshead — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Squid as food and Sheepshead?

  • The amount of Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Iron, Copper, Selenium, Phosphorus, Zinc, and Vitamin A RAE in Squid as food is higher than in Sheepshead.
  • Squid as food's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 129% more.
  • Sheepshead contains 35 times less Vitamin B2 than Squid as food. Squid as food contains 1.729mg of Vitamin B2, while Sheepshead contains 0.05mg.
  • Sheepshead has less Sodium.

We used Mollusks, cuttlefish, mixed species, cooked, moist heat and Fish, sheepshead, cooked, dry heat types 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.
Squid as food
Squid as food
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Sheepshead
Sheepshead
Contains more Calcium +386.5%
Contains more Iron +1517.9%
Contains more Magnesium +71.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +65.7%
Contains more Potassium +24.4%
Contains more Zinc +449.2%
Contains more Copper +718%
Contains more Manganese +895.2%
Contains more Selenium +74.7%
Contains less Sodium -90.2%
Squid as food
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 54% 407% 43% 249% 57% 98% 95% 333% 28% 489%
Sheepshead
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 26% 25% 150% 46% 10% 18% 41% 3% 280%
Contains more Calcium +386.5%
Contains more Iron +1517.9%
Contains more Magnesium +71.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +65.7%
Contains more Potassium +24.4%
Contains more Zinc +449.2%
Contains more Copper +718%
Contains more Manganese +895.2%
Contains more Selenium +74.7%
Contains less Sodium -90.2%

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.
Squid as food
Squid as food
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Sheepshead
Sheepshead
Contains more Vitamin A +487%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +70%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +3358%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +21.6%
Contains more Folate +41.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +134.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +29.6%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.87
Squid as food
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 41% 0% 0% 29% 5% 399% 42% 54% 63% 18% 676% 0%
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +487%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +70%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +3358%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +21.6%
Contains more Folate +41.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +134.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +29.6%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.87

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Squid as food
Squid as food
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Sheepshead
Sheepshead
Contains more Protein +24.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Fats +16.4%
Contains more Water +13%
Equal in Other - 3.31
Squid as food
32% 61% 3%
Protein: 32.48 g
Fats: 1.4 g
Carbs: 1.64 g
Water: 61.12 g
Other: 3.36 g
Sheepshead
26% 69% 3%
Protein: 26.02 g
Fats: 1.63 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 69.04 g
Other: 3.31 g
Contains more Protein +24.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Fats +16.4%
Contains more Water +13%
Equal in Other - 3.31

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Squid as food
Squid as food
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Sheepshead
Sheepshead
Contains less Saturated Fat -34.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +116%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +42.5%
Squid as food
35% 24% 40%
Saturated Fat: 0.236 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.162 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.268 g
Sheepshead
33% 32% 35%
Saturated Fat: 0.36 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.35 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.382 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -34.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +116%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +42.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Squid as food Sheepshead Opinion
Net carbs 1.64g 0g Squid as food
Protein 32.48g 26.02g Squid as food
Fats 1.4g 1.63g Sheepshead
Carbs 1.64g 0g Squid as food
Calories 158kcal 126kcal Squid as food
Calcium 180mg 37mg Squid as food
Iron 10.84mg 0.67mg Squid as food
Magnesium 60mg 35mg Squid as food
Phosphorus 580mg 350mg Squid as food
Potassium 637mg 512mg Squid as food
Sodium 744mg 73mg Sheepshead
Zinc 3.46mg 0.63mg Squid as food
Copper 0.998mg 0.122mg Squid as food
Manganese 0.209mg 0.021mg Squid as food
Selenium 89.6µg 51.3µg Squid as food
Vitamin A 675IU 115IU Squid as food
Vitamin A RAE 203µg 35µg Squid as food
Vitamin C 8.5mg 0mg Squid as food
Vitamin B1 0.017mg 0.01mg Squid as food
Vitamin B2 1.729mg 0.05mg Squid as food
Vitamin B3 2.189mg 1.8mg Squid as food
Vitamin B5 0.9mg 0.87mg Squid as food
Vitamin B6 0.27mg 0.35mg Sheepshead
Folate 24µg 17µg Squid as food
Vitamin B12 5.4µg 2.3µg Squid as food
Tryptophan 0.364mg 0.291mg Squid as food
Threonine 1.398mg 1.141mg Squid as food
Isoleucine 1.414mg 1.199mg Squid as food
Leucine 2.287mg 2.115mg Squid as food
Lysine 2.427mg 2.39mg Squid as food
Methionine 0.733mg 0.77mg Sheepshead
Phenylalanine 1.164mg 1.016mg Squid as food
Valine 1.419mg 1.34mg Squid as food
Histidine 0.624mg 0.766mg Sheepshead
Cholesterol 224mg 64mg Sheepshead
Saturated Fat 0.236g 0.36g Squid as food
Omega-3 - DHA 0.132g 0.107g Squid as food
Omega-3 - EPA 0.078g 0.083g Sheepshead
Omega-3 - DPA 0.012g 0.04g Sheepshead
Monounsaturated Fat 0.162g 0.35g Sheepshead
Polyunsaturated fat 0.268g 0.382g Sheepshead

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Squid as food Sheepshead
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
110%
Squid as food
41%
Sheepshead
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
185%
Squid as food
61%
Sheepshead

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Squid as food
Squid as food is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.124g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Squid as food
Squid as food is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Squid as food
Squid as food is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Squid as food
Squid as food is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sheepshead
Sheepshead contains less Sodium (difference - 671mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sheepshead
Sheepshead is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 160mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Squid as food - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172010/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.