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Steelhead trout vs. Sheepshead — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Steelhead trout and Sheepshead different?

  • Steelhead trout is higher in Vitamin B12, Polyunsaturated fat, and Monounsaturated Fat, however, Sheepshead is richer in Selenium, Phosphorus, and Copper.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Steelhead trout is 145% higher.
  • Steelhead trout contains 6 times more Monounsaturated Fat than Sheepshead. While Steelhead trout contains 2.223g of Monounsaturated Fat, Sheepshead contains only 0.35g.
  • Sheepshead has less Saturated Fat.

Steelhead trout, boiled, canned (Alaska Native) 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 Calcium +23.3%
Contains more Magnesium +40%
Contains more Phosphorus +40.6%
Contains more Potassium +40.3%
Contains less Sodium -38.1%
Contains more Zinc +10.5%
Contains more Copper +110.3%
Contains more Manganese +90.9%
Contains more Selenium +97.3%
Equal in Iron - 0.67
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 24% 18% 107% 33% 16% 16% 20% 2% 142%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 26% 25% 150% 46% 10% 18% 41% 3% 280%
Contains more Calcium +23.3%
Contains more Magnesium +40%
Contains more Phosphorus +40.6%
Contains more Potassium +40.3%
Contains less Sodium -38.1%
Contains more Zinc +10.5%
Contains more Copper +110.3%
Contains more Manganese +90.9%
Contains more Selenium +97.3%
Equal in Iron - 0.67

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 B12 +151.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +76.9%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 43% 453% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 724% 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 B12 +151.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +76.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +406.7%
Contains more Protein +23.3%
Contains more Other +8175%
Equal in Water - 69.04
21% 8% 71%
Protein: 21.11 g
Fats: 8.26 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 70.59 g
Other: 0.04 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 +406.7%
Contains more Protein +23.3%
Contains more Other +8175%
Equal in Water - 69.04

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +535.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +220.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -76.5%
31% 45% 25%
Saturated Fat: 1.53 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.223 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.225 g
33% 32% 35%
Saturated Fat: 0.36 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.35 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.382 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +535.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +220.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -76.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Steelhead trout Sheepshead Opinion
Protein 21.11g 26.02g Sheepshead
Fats 8.26g 1.63g Steelhead trout
Calories 159kcal 126kcal Steelhead trout
Calcium 30mg 37mg Sheepshead
Iron 0.64mg 0.67mg Sheepshead
Magnesium 25mg 35mg Sheepshead
Phosphorus 249mg 350mg Sheepshead
Potassium 365mg 512mg Sheepshead
Sodium 118mg 73mg Sheepshead
Zinc 0.57mg 0.63mg Sheepshead
Copper 0.058mg 0.122mg Sheepshead
Manganese 0.011mg 0.021mg Sheepshead
Selenium 26µg 51.3µg Sheepshead
Vitamin A 65IU 115IU Sheepshead
Vitamin A RAE 20µg 35µg Sheepshead
Vitamin E 2.15mg Steelhead trout
Vitamin D 604IU Steelhead trout
Vitamin D 15.1µg Steelhead trout
Vitamin B1 0.01mg Sheepshead
Vitamin B2 0.05mg Sheepshead
Vitamin B3 1.8mg Sheepshead
Vitamin B5 0.87mg Sheepshead
Vitamin B6 0.35mg Sheepshead
Folate 17µg Sheepshead
Vitamin B12 5.79µg 2.3µg Steelhead trout
Tryptophan 0.291mg Sheepshead
Threonine 1.141mg Sheepshead
Isoleucine 1.199mg Sheepshead
Leucine 2.115mg Sheepshead
Lysine 2.39mg Sheepshead
Methionine 0.77mg Sheepshead
Phenylalanine 1.016mg Sheepshead
Valine 1.34mg Sheepshead
Histidine 0.766mg Sheepshead
Cholesterol 59mg 64mg Steelhead trout
Saturated Fat 1.53g 0.36g Sheepshead
Omega-3 - DHA 0.54g 0.107g Steelhead trout
Omega-3 - EPA 0.376g 0.083g Steelhead trout
Omega-3 - DPA 0.13g 0.04g Steelhead trout
Monounsaturated Fat 2.223g 0.35g Steelhead trout
Polyunsaturated fat 1.225g 0.382g Steelhead trout
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.014g Steelhead trout
Omega-3 - ALA 0.051g Steelhead trout

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Steelhead trout 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
102%
Steelhead trout
41%
Sheepshead
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Steelhead trout
61%
Sheepshead

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Steelhead trout
Steelhead trout is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
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 - 45mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sheepshead
Sheepshead is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.17g)
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)
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.

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. Steelhead trout - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168060/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.