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Butterfish vs. Squid as food — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Butterfish and Squid as food

  • Butterfish has more Vitamin B3, however, Squid as food is richer in Vitamin B12, Iron, Vitamin B2, Copper, Selenium, Phosphorus, and Zinc.
  • Squid as food covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 149% more than Butterfish.
  • Squid as food has 3 times less Vitamin B3 than Butterfish. Butterfish has 5.769mg of Vitamin B3, while Squid as food has 2.189mg.
  • Butterfish contains less Cholesterol.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fish, butterfish, cooked, dry heat and Mollusks, cuttlefish, mixed species, cooked, moist 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 -84.7%
Contains more Calcium +542.9%
Contains more Iron +1593.8%
Contains more Magnesium +87.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +88.3%
Contains more Potassium +32.4%
Contains more Zinc +249.5%
Contains more Copper +1346.4%
Contains more Manganese +1000%
Contains more Selenium +91.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 24% 23% 132% 43% 15% 27% 24% 3% 256%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 54% 407% 43% 249% 57% 98% 95% 333% 28% 489%
Contains less Sodium -84.7%
Contains more Calcium +542.9%
Contains more Iron +1593.8%
Contains more Magnesium +87.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +88.3%
Contains more Potassium +32.4%
Contains more Zinc +249.5%
Contains more Copper +1346.4%
Contains more Manganese +1000%
Contains more Selenium +91.5%

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 +758.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +163.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +28.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +519.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +800.5%
Contains more Folate +41.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +195.1%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.9
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% 37% 45% 109% 52% 80% 13% 229% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 41% 0% 0% 29% 5% 399% 42% 54% 63% 18% 676% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +758.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +163.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +28.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +519.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +800.5%
Contains more Folate +41.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +195.1%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.9

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +634.3%
Contains more Protein +46.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +354.1%
Equal in Water - 61.12
22% 10% 67%
Protein: 22.15 g
Fats: 10.28 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 66.83 g
Other: 0.74 g
32% 61% 3%
Protein: 32.48 g
Fats: 1.4 g
Carbs: 1.64 g
Water: 61.12 g
Other: 3.36 g
Contains more Fats +634.3%
Contains more Protein +46.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +354.1%
Equal in Water - 61.12

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Butterfish Squid as food Opinion
Net carbs 0g 1.64g Squid as food
Protein 22.15g 32.48g Squid as food
Fats 10.28g 1.4g Butterfish
Carbs 0g 1.64g Squid as food
Calories 187kcal 158kcal Butterfish
Calcium 28mg 180mg Squid as food
Iron 0.64mg 10.84mg Squid as food
Magnesium 32mg 60mg Squid as food
Phosphorus 308mg 580mg Squid as food
Potassium 481mg 637mg Squid as food
Sodium 114mg 744mg Butterfish
Zinc 0.99mg 3.46mg Squid as food
Copper 0.069mg 0.998mg Squid as food
Manganese 0.019mg 0.209mg Squid as food
Selenium 46.8µg 89.6µg Squid as food
Vitamin A 109IU 675IU Squid as food
Vitamin A RAE 33µg 203µg Squid as food
Vitamin C 0mg 8.5mg Squid as food
Vitamin B1 0.146mg 0.017mg Butterfish
Vitamin B2 0.192mg 1.729mg Squid as food
Vitamin B3 5.769mg 2.189mg Butterfish
Vitamin B5 0.865mg 0.9mg Squid as food
Vitamin B6 0.346mg 0.27mg Butterfish
Folate 17µg 24µg Squid as food
Vitamin B12 1.83µg 5.4µg Squid as food
Tryptophan 0.248mg 0.364mg Squid as food
Threonine 0.971mg 1.398mg Squid as food
Isoleucine 1.021mg 1.414mg Squid as food
Leucine 1.801mg 2.287mg Squid as food
Lysine 2.035mg 2.427mg Squid as food
Methionine 0.656mg 0.733mg Squid as food
Phenylalanine 0.865mg 1.164mg Squid as food
Valine 1.141mg 1.419mg Squid as food
Histidine 0.652mg 0.624mg Butterfish
Cholesterol 83mg 224mg Butterfish
Saturated Fat 0.236g Butterfish
Omega-3 - DHA 0.132g Squid as food
Omega-3 - EPA 0.078g Squid as food
Omega-3 - DPA 0.012g Squid as food
Monounsaturated Fat 0.162g Squid as food
Polyunsaturated fat 0.268g Squid as food

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Butterfish Squid as food
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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%
Butterfish
110%
Squid as food
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Butterfish
185%
Squid as food

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Squid as food
Squid as food is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Squid as food
Squid as food is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Butterfish
Butterfish contains less Sodium (difference - 630mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Butterfish
Butterfish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 141mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Butterfish
Butterfish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.236g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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. Butterfish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174231/nutrients
  2. Squid as food - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172010/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.