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Tuna vs. Sheepshead — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Tuna and Sheepshead different?

  • Tuna is higher in Vitamin B3, Selenium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B2, however, Sheepshead is richer in Vitamin B5, and Copper.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 from Tuna is 127% higher.
  • Tuna contains 13 times more Vitamin B1 than Sheepshead. While Tuna contains 0.134mg of Vitamin B1, Sheepshead contains only 0.01mg.
  • Tuna has less Cholesterol.

Fish, tuna, yellowfin, fresh, 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.
Tuna
Tuna
5
:
5
Sheepshead
Sheepshead
Contains more Iron +37.3%
Contains more Magnesium +20%
Contains less Sodium -26%
Contains more Selenium +110.9%
Contains more Calcium +825%
Contains more Zinc +40%
Contains more Copper +183.7%
Contains more Manganese +61.5%
Equal in Phosphorus - 350
Equal in Potassium - 512
Tuna
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 35% 30% 143% 47% 8% 13% 15% 2% 591%
Sheepshead
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 26% 25% 150% 46% 10% 18% 41% 3% 280%
Contains more Iron +37.3%
Contains more Magnesium +20%
Contains less Sodium -26%
Contains more Selenium +110.9%
Contains more Calcium +825%
Contains more Zinc +40%
Contains more Copper +183.7%
Contains more Manganese +61.5%
Equal in Phosphorus - 350
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.
Tuna
Tuna
8
:
3
Sheepshead
Sheepshead
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1240%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +174%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1126.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +196.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +76.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +160.5%
Contains more Folate +750%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 2.3
Tuna
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 6% 60% 0% 34% 32% 414% 21% 240% 2% 294% 1%
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 B1 +1240%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +174%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1126.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +196.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +76.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +160.5%
Contains more Folate +750%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 2.3

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tuna
Tuna
1
:
3
Sheepshead
Sheepshead
Contains more Protein +12%
Contains more Fats +176.3%
Contains more Other +158.6%
Equal in Water - 69.04
Tuna
29% 69%
Protein: 29.15 g
Fats: 0.59 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.98 g
Other: 1.28 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 +12%
Contains more Fats +176.3%
Contains more Other +158.6%
Equal in Water - 69.04

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tuna
Tuna
1
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2
Sheepshead
Sheepshead
Contains less Saturated Fat -43.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +153.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +118.3%
Tuna
40% 27% 34%
Saturated Fat: 0.205 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.138 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.175 g
Sheepshead
33% 32% 35%
Saturated Fat: 0.36 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.35 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.382 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -43.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +153.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +118.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tuna Sheepshead Opinion
Protein 29.15g 26.02g Tuna
Fats 0.59g 1.63g Sheepshead
Calories 130kcal 126kcal Tuna
Calcium 4mg 37mg Sheepshead
Iron 0.92mg 0.67mg Tuna
Magnesium 42mg 35mg Tuna
Phosphorus 333mg 350mg Sheepshead
Potassium 527mg 512mg Tuna
Sodium 54mg 73mg Tuna
Zinc 0.45mg 0.63mg Sheepshead
Copper 0.043mg 0.122mg Sheepshead
Manganese 0.013mg 0.021mg Sheepshead
Selenium 108.2µg 51.3µg Tuna
Vitamin A 65IU 115IU Sheepshead
Vitamin A RAE 22µg 35µg Sheepshead
Vitamin E 0.29mg Tuna
Vitamin D 82IU Tuna
Vitamin D 2µg Tuna
Vitamin B1 0.134mg 0.01mg Tuna
Vitamin B2 0.137mg 0.05mg Tuna
Vitamin B3 22.07mg 1.8mg Tuna
Vitamin B5 0.334mg 0.87mg Sheepshead
Vitamin B6 1.038mg 0.35mg Tuna
Folate 2µg 17µg Sheepshead
Vitamin B12 2.35µg 2.3µg Tuna
Vitamin K 0.1µg Tuna
Tryptophan 0.313mg 0.291mg Tuna
Threonine 1.224mg 1.141mg Tuna
Isoleucine 1.287mg 1.199mg Tuna
Leucine 2.27mg 2.115mg Tuna
Lysine 2.565mg 2.39mg Tuna
Methionine 0.827mg 0.77mg Tuna
Phenylalanine 1.091mg 1.016mg Tuna
Valine 1.438mg 1.34mg Tuna
Histidine 0.822mg 0.766mg Tuna
Cholesterol 47mg 64mg Tuna
Trans Fat 0.02g Sheepshead
Saturated Fat 0.205g 0.36g Tuna
Omega-3 - DHA 0.105g 0.107g Sheepshead
Omega-3 - EPA 0.015g 0.083g Sheepshead
Omega-3 - DPA 0.005g 0.04g Sheepshead
Monounsaturated Fat 0.138g 0.35g Sheepshead
Polyunsaturated fat 0.175g 0.382g Sheepshead
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Tuna

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Tuna 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
92%
Tuna
41%
Sheepshead
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
88%
Tuna
61%
Sheepshead

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tuna
Tuna contains less Sodium (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tuna
Tuna is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tuna
Tuna is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.155g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tuna
Tuna is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sheepshead
Sheepshead is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
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 minerals?
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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. Tuna - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172006/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.