Sheepshead · Archosargus probatocephalus
Fish, sheepshead, raw
Nutrition facts per 100 g · edible portion
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Very good nutrient density 42/100
How many beneficial nutrients Fish, sheepshead, raw delivers for its calories — scored across 24 vitamins, minerals, protein and fiber, minus saturated fat and sodium. See the most nutrient-dense foods.
Caloric ratio
Where the calories in Fish, sheepshead, raw come from — the split across carbs, fat & protein.
21% from fat
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Carbs 0%0.0 g per serving
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Fat 21%2.4 g per serving
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Protein 79%20.2 g per serving
What Fish, sheepshead, raw is a good source of
Stand-out nutrients per 100 g, by share of your Daily Value. Bold figures are an excellent source (20%+ DV).
Full nutrition breakdown
- Beneficial
- Moderate
- Limit
- Neutral
Bars are shaded by how a high amount affects your diet — green for nutrients to seek out (fiber, protein, vitamins), red for those best kept low (saturated fat, sodium, cholesterol), neutral where it depends. Each bar shows the % of your Daily Value per serving.
| Carbohydrates | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Total Carbohydrate | 0.0 g | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.0 g |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 2.4 g | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.6 g | |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.7 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5 g | — |
| Omega-3 Fatty Acids | 6.0 mg | — |
| Omega-6 Fatty Acids | 44.0 mg | — |
| Myristic Acid | 76.0 mg | — |
| Palmitic Acid | 406.0 mg | — |
| Stearic Acid | 114.0 mg | — |
| Palmitoleic Acid | 201.0 mg | — |
| Oleic Acid | 458.0 mg | — |
| Gadoleic Acid | 69.0 mg | — |
| Linoleic Acid | 44.0 mg | — |
| Arachidonic Acid | 106.0 mg | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 138.0 mg | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 123.0 mg | — |
| Protein & Amino Acids | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 20.2 g | |
| Histidine | 595.0 mg | — |
| Isoleucine | 931.0 mg | — |
| Leucine | 1,643.0 mg | — |
| Lysine | 1,856.0 mg | — |
| Methionine | 598.0 mg | — |
| Phenylalanine | 789.0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 886.0 mg | — |
| Tryptophan | 226.0 mg | — |
| Valine | 1,041.0 mg | — |
| Alanine | 1,222.0 mg | — |
| Arginine | 1,210.0 mg | — |
| Aspartic Acid | 2,070.0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 217.0 mg | — |
| Glutamic Acid | 3,017.0 mg | — |
| Glycine | 970.0 mg | — |
| Proline | 715.0 mg | — |
| Serine | 825.0 mg | — |
| Tyrosine | 682.0 mg | — |
| Vitamins | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 30.0 mcg | |
| Vitamin C | 0.0 mg | |
| Vitamin D | ~ | — |
| Vitamin E | ~ | — |
| Vitamin K | ~ | — |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.0 mg | |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.0 mg | |
| Niacin (B3) | 1.5 mg | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.3 mg | |
| Folate (B9) | 15.0 mcg | |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.0 mcg | |
| Pantothenic Acid (B5) | 0.8 mg |
| Minerals | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 21.0 mg | |
| Iron | 0.5 mg | |
| Magnesium | 32.0 mg | |
| Phosphorus | 313.0 mg | |
| Potassium | 404.0 mg | |
| Sodium | 71.0 mg | |
| Zinc | 0.4 mg | |
| Copper | 0.0 mg | |
| Manganese | 0.0 mg | |
| Selenium | 36.5 mcg |
| Sterols | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 50.0 mg | |
| Phytosterols | ~ | — |
| Other | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Alcohol | ~ | — |
| Caffeine | ~ | — |
| Theobromine | ~ | — |
| Ash | 1.1 g | — |
About Fish, sheepshead, raw
The sheepshead (Archosargus probatocephalus) is a coastal Atlantic and Gulf fish easily recognized by its black vertical bars and a mouth of broad, blunt teeth it uses to crush barnacles, crabs, and shellfish. That shellfish diet gives its firm, white flesh a sweet, mild, almost crab-like flavor that makes it a prized eating fish. Sheepshead is a lean source of high-quality protein, with vitamin B12, selenium, phosphorus, and omega-3 fatty acids.
Its moist, flaky fillets hold up well to many methods and are excellent pan-seared, baked, grilled, broiled, blackened, or fried, and they shine in fish tacos, chowders, and Gulf Coast and Lowcountry dishes paired with butter, lemon, and Cajun spice. The fish is notoriously tricky to clean because of its tough skin and heavy bones, so many cooks have it filleted. Choose firm, fresh-smelling fillets, and store sheepshead well chilled and use it within a day or two, or freeze it.
Source: USDA FoodData Central & FooDB. Values are per 100 g, edible portion.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Fish, sheepshead, raw?
There are 108 calories in 100 g of Fish, sheepshead, raw, or about 92 calories in 3 oz (85 g).
How much protein is in Fish, sheepshead, raw?
Fish, sheepshead, raw contains 20.2 g of protein per 100 g.
How many carbs are in Fish, sheepshead, raw?
Fish, sheepshead, raw has 0.0 g of carbohydrates per 100 g.
How much fat is in Fish, sheepshead, raw?
Fish, sheepshead, raw provides 2.4 g of total fat per 100 g.
What is Fish, sheepshead, raw a good source of?
Fish, sheepshead, raw is an excellent source of Vitamin B12 (83% DV), Selenium (66% DV), Protein (40% DV) and Phosphorus (25% DV) and a good source of Vitamin B6 and Pantothenic Acid (B5) (per 100 g). Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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