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Tilapia vs. Sheepshead — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Tilapia and Sheepshead

  • Tilapia has more Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, and Selenium, however, Sheepshead is richer in Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, and Copper.
  • Sheepshead covers your daily Phosphorus needs 21% more than Tilapia.
  • Sheepshead has 9 times less Vitamin B1 than Tilapia. Tilapia has 0.093mg of Vitamin B1, while Sheepshead has 0.01mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fish, tilapia, 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 less Sodium -23.3%
Contains more Manganese +76.2%
Contains more Calcium +164.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +71.6%
Contains more Potassium +34.7%
Contains more Zinc +53.7%
Contains more Copper +62.7%
Equal in Iron - 0.67
Equal in Magnesium - 35
Equal in Selenium - 51.3
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 26% 25% 88% 34% 8% 12% 25% 5% 297%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 26% 25% 150% 46% 10% 18% 41% 3% 280%
Contains less Sodium -23.3%
Contains more Manganese +76.2%
Contains more Calcium +164.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +71.6%
Contains more Potassium +34.7%
Contains more Zinc +53.7%
Contains more Copper +62.7%
Equal in Iron - 0.67
Equal in Magnesium - 35
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 B1 +830%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +46%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +163.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +31%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +184.6%
Contains more Folate +183.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +23.7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 16% 111% 0% 24% 17% 89% 40% 29% 5% 233% 3%
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 B1 +830%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +46%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +163.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +31%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +184.6%
Contains more Folate +183.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +23.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +62.6%
Equal in Protein - 26.02
Equal in Water - 69.04
Equal in Other - 3.31
26% 3% 72%
Protein: 26.15 g
Fats: 2.65 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 71.59 g
Other: 0 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 +62.6%
Equal in Protein - 26.02
Equal in Water - 69.04
Equal in Other - 3.31

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +172.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +57.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -61.7%
38% 38% 24%
Saturated Fat: 0.94 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.955 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.6 g
33% 32% 35%
Saturated Fat: 0.36 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.35 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.382 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +172.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +57.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -61.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Tilapia Sheepshead
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar 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 Tilapia Sheepshead Opinion
Protein 26.15g 26.02g Tilapia
Fats 2.65g 1.63g Tilapia
Calories 128kcal 126kcal Tilapia
Calcium 14mg 37mg Sheepshead
Iron 0.69mg 0.67mg Tilapia
Magnesium 34mg 35mg Sheepshead
Phosphorus 204mg 350mg Sheepshead
Potassium 380mg 512mg Sheepshead
Sodium 56mg 73mg Tilapia
Zinc 0.41mg 0.63mg Sheepshead
Copper 0.075mg 0.122mg Sheepshead
Manganese 0.037mg 0.021mg Tilapia
Selenium 54.4µg 51.3µg Tilapia
Vitamin A 0IU 115IU Sheepshead
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 35µg Sheepshead
Vitamin E 0.79mg Tilapia
Vitamin D 150IU Tilapia
Vitamin D 3.7µg Tilapia
Vitamin B1 0.093mg 0.01mg Tilapia
Vitamin B2 0.073mg 0.05mg Tilapia
Vitamin B3 4.745mg 1.8mg Tilapia
Vitamin B5 0.664mg 0.87mg Sheepshead
Vitamin B6 0.123mg 0.35mg Sheepshead
Folate 6µg 17µg Sheepshead
Vitamin B12 1.86µg 2.3µg Sheepshead
Vitamin K 0.9µg Tilapia
Tryptophan 0.265mg 0.291mg Sheepshead
Threonine 1.156mg 1.141mg Tilapia
Isoleucine 1.22mg 1.199mg Tilapia
Leucine 2.04mg 2.115mg Sheepshead
Lysine 2.315mg 2.39mg Sheepshead
Methionine 0.766mg 0.77mg Sheepshead
Phenylalanine 1.05mg 1.016mg Tilapia
Valine 1.28mg 1.34mg Sheepshead
Histidine 0.585mg 0.766mg Sheepshead
Cholesterol 57mg 64mg Tilapia
Saturated Fat 0.94g 0.36g Sheepshead
Omega-3 - DHA 0.13g 0.107g Tilapia
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0.083g Sheepshead
Omega-3 - DPA 0.06g 0.04g Tilapia
Monounsaturated Fat 0.955g 0.35g Tilapia
Polyunsaturated fat 0.6g 0.382g Tilapia
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.015g Tilapia
Omega-3 - ALA 0.045g Tilapia

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Tilapia 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
47%
Tilapia
41%
Sheepshead
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Tilapia
61%
Sheepshead

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tilapia
Tilapia contains less Sodium (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tilapia
Tilapia is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sheepshead
Sheepshead is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sheepshead
Sheepshead is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.58g)
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. Tilapia - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175177/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.