Fish & seafood

Fish, sheepshead, raw

FDC 175144oz (85 g)

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Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Density 76 · +1 vs Fish & seafood median

Sheepshead, a striped-toothed panfish popular with anglers, scores well for its calorie count: at 108 calories per 100 grams it reaches a Nutrient Density Score of 76 of 100, a Strong result and rank 29 of 60 in Fish & seafood, edging past the category median of 75. Protein is the standout, at 40% of the Daily Value in the excellent tier.

Its firm white flesh is usually filleted and grilled, baked, or fried whole, similar to how you would treat porgy or snapper; a 3 ounce serving works out to about 85 grams raw. Sodium is low at 71 mg per 100 g, and it is generally caught rather than farmed, so availability depends on region and season.

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Fig. 1 · Macronutrient composition
Protein 20.2 g · 79%Carb 0 g · 0%Fat 2.4 g · 21%

Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams

Nutrition facts

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories108 kcal5%
Total fat2.4 g3%
Saturated fat0.61 g3%
Cholesterol50 mg17%
Sodium71 mg3%
Carbohydrate0 g0%
Dietary fiber0 g0%
Sugars-
Protein20 g40%
Potassium404 mg9%
Calcium21 mg2%
Iron0.46 mg3%
Magnesium32 mg8%
Vitamin C0 mg0%
Vitamin A30 µg3%
Vitamin E-

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FDC 175144

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

What it is rich in

Nutrients supplying at least 10% of the Daily Value per 100 grams. 20% or more is an excellent source.

Protein40% DV

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Versus the fish & seafood median

Nutrient density76 vs 75 median
Protein / 100 g20 vs 19 median
Fiber / 100 g0 vs 0 median
Sodium / 100 g71 vs 75 median

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

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