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Swordfish vs. Sheepshead — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Swordfish and Sheepshead different?

  • Swordfish is higher in Vitamin B3, Selenium, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B1, however, Sheepshead is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B5, Copper, and Phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 from Swordfish is 47% higher.
  • Swordfish contains 9 times more Vitamin B1 than Sheepshead. While Swordfish contains 0.089mg of Vitamin B1, Sheepshead contains only 0.01mg.
  • Sheepshead has less Saturated Fat.

Fish, swordfish, cooked, dry heat 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 Zinc +23.8%
Contains more Selenium +33.5%
Contains more Calcium +516.7%
Contains more Iron +48.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +15.1%
Contains less Sodium -24.7%
Contains more Copper +165.2%
Contains more Manganese +61.5%
Equal in Magnesium - 35
Equal in Potassium - 512
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 17% 25% 131% 45% 13% 22% 16% 2% 374%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 26% 25% 150% 46% 10% 18% 41% 3% 280%
Contains more Zinc +23.8%
Contains more Selenium +33.5%
Contains more Calcium +516.7%
Contains more Iron +48.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +15.1%
Contains less Sodium -24.7%
Contains more Copper +165.2%
Contains more Manganese +61.5%
Equal in Magnesium - 35
Equal in Potassium - 512

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 +12.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +790%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +26%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +414.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +75.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +108.6%
Contains more Folate +750%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +42%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 8% 49% 498% 0% 23% 15% 174% 26% 142% 2% 203% 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 +12.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +790%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +26%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +414.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +75.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +108.6%
Contains more Folate +750%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +42%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +386.5%
Contains more Protein +11%
Contains more Other +819.4%
Equal in Water - 69.04
23% 8% 68%
Protein: 23.45 g
Fats: 7.93 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.26 g
Other: 0.36 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 +386.5%
Contains more Protein +11%
Contains more Other +819.4%
Equal in Water - 69.04

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +912.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +258.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -81.2%
28% 52% 20%
Saturated Fat: 1.911 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.544 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.368 g
33% 32% 35%
Saturated Fat: 0.36 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.35 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.382 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +912.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +258.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -81.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Swordfish Sheepshead Opinion
Protein 23.45g 26.02g Sheepshead
Fats 7.93g 1.63g Swordfish
Calories 172kcal 126kcal Swordfish
Calcium 6mg 37mg Sheepshead
Iron 0.45mg 0.67mg Sheepshead
Magnesium 35mg 35mg
Phosphorus 304mg 350mg Sheepshead
Potassium 499mg 512mg Sheepshead
Sodium 97mg 73mg Sheepshead
Zinc 0.78mg 0.63mg Swordfish
Copper 0.046mg 0.122mg Sheepshead
Manganese 0.013mg 0.021mg Sheepshead
Selenium 68.5µg 51.3µg Swordfish
Vitamin A 129IU 115IU Swordfish
Vitamin A RAE 43µg 35µg Swordfish
Vitamin E 2.41mg Swordfish
Vitamin D 666IU Swordfish
Vitamin D 16.6µg Swordfish
Vitamin B1 0.089mg 0.01mg Swordfish
Vitamin B2 0.063mg 0.05mg Swordfish
Vitamin B3 9.254mg 1.8mg Swordfish
Vitamin B5 0.417mg 0.87mg Sheepshead
Vitamin B6 0.615mg 0.35mg Swordfish
Folate 2µg 17µg Sheepshead
Vitamin B12 1.62µg 2.3µg Sheepshead
Vitamin K 0.1µg Swordfish
Tryptophan 0.265mg 0.291mg Sheepshead
Threonine 1.035mg 1.141mg Sheepshead
Isoleucine 1.088mg 1.199mg Sheepshead
Leucine 1.919mg 2.115mg Sheepshead
Lysine 2.168mg 2.39mg Sheepshead
Methionine 0.699mg 0.77mg Sheepshead
Phenylalanine 0.922mg 1.016mg Sheepshead
Valine 1.216mg 1.34mg Sheepshead
Histidine 0.695mg 0.766mg Sheepshead
Cholesterol 78mg 64mg Sheepshead
Trans Fat 0.056g Sheepshead
Saturated Fat 1.911g 0.36g Sheepshead
Omega-3 - DHA 0.772g 0.107g Swordfish
Omega-3 - EPA 0.127g 0.083g Swordfish
Omega-3 - DPA 0.168g 0.04g Swordfish
Monounsaturated Fat 3.544g 0.35g Swordfish
Polyunsaturated fat 1.368g 0.382g Swordfish
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.022g Swordfish

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Swordfish 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
95%
Swordfish
41%
Sheepshead
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
Swordfish
61%
Sheepshead

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in vitamins?
Swordfish
Swordfish 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 - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sheepshead
Sheepshead is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sheepshead
Sheepshead is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.551g)
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 ($)

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. Swordfish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173704/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.