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Yellowtail vs. Sheepshead — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Yellowtail and Sheepshead

  • Yellowtail has more Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B1, however, Sheepshead is higher in Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, Selenium, and Copper.
  • Sheepshead covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 44% more than Yellowtail.
  • Yellowtail has 18 times more Vitamin B1 than Sheepshead. While Yellowtail has 0.175mg of Vitamin B1, Sheepshead has only 0.01mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fish, yellowtail, mixed species, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 27% 8.7% 47% 24% 19% 18% 86% 6.5% 2.5% 255%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 25% 11% 45% 25% 41% 17% 150% 9.5% 2.7% 280%
Contains less SodiumSodium -31.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +27.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +110.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +74.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +10.5%
~equal in Magnesium ~35mg
~equal in Potassium ~512mg
~equal in Iron ~0.67mg
~equal in Zinc ~0.63mg
~equal in Selenium ~51.3µg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 9.7% 6.2% 0% 0% 44% 12% 163% 41% 43% 156% 0% 3% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 6.9% 0% 0% 2.5% 12% 34% 52% 81% 288% 0% 13% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1650%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +384.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +10.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +27.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +89.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +84%
Contains more FolateFolate +325%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.05mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
30% 7% 67%
Protein: 29.67 g
Fats: 6.72 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 67.33 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 ProteinProtein +14%
Contains more FatsFats +312.3%
~equal in Carbs ~0g
~equal in Water ~69.04g
~equal in Other ~3.31g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Yellowtail Sheepshead Opinion
Calories 187kcal 126kcal Yellowtail
Protein 29.67g 26.02g Yellowtail
Fats 6.72g 1.63g Yellowtail
Vitamin C 2.9mg 0mg Yellowtail
Cholesterol 71mg 64mg Sheepshead
Magnesium 38mg 35mg Yellowtail
Calcium 29mg 37mg Sheepshead
Potassium 538mg 512mg Yellowtail
Iron 0.63mg 0.67mg Sheepshead
Copper 0.058mg 0.122mg Sheepshead
Zinc 0.67mg 0.63mg Yellowtail
Phosphorus 201mg 350mg Sheepshead
Sodium 50mg 73mg Yellowtail
Vitamin A 104IU 115IU Sheepshead
Vitamin A 31µg 35µg Sheepshead
Manganese 0.019mg 0.021mg Sheepshead
Selenium 46.8µg 51.3µg Sheepshead
Vitamin B1 0.175mg 0.01mg Yellowtail
Vitamin B2 0.051mg 0.05mg Yellowtail
Vitamin B3 8.718mg 1.8mg Yellowtail
Vitamin B5 0.681mg 0.87mg Sheepshead
Vitamin B6 0.185mg 0.35mg Sheepshead
Vitamin B12 1.25µg 2.3µg Sheepshead
Folate 4µg 17µg Sheepshead
Saturated Fat 0.36g Yellowtail
Monounsaturated Fat 0.35g Sheepshead
Polyunsaturated fat 0.382g Sheepshead
Tryptophan 0.332mg 0.291mg Yellowtail
Threonine 1.301mg 1.141mg Yellowtail
Isoleucine 1.367mg 1.199mg Yellowtail
Leucine 2.411mg 2.115mg Yellowtail
Lysine 2.725mg 2.39mg Yellowtail
Methionine 0.878mg 0.77mg Yellowtail
Phenylalanine 1.158mg 1.016mg Yellowtail
Valine 1.528mg 1.34mg Yellowtail
Histidine 0.873mg 0.766mg Yellowtail
Omega-3 - EPA 0.083g Sheepshead
Omega-3 - DHA 0.107g Sheepshead
Omega-3 - DPA 0.04g Sheepshead

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Yellowtail Sheepshead
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
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
37%
Yellowtail
38%
Sheepshead
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Yellowtail
61%
Sheepshead

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Yellowtail
Yellowtail contains less Sodium (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Yellowtail
Yellowtail is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.36g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sheepshead
Sheepshead is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sheepshead
Sheepshead is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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. Yellowtail - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174248/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.