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

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Significant differences between Shrimp and Squid as food

  • The amount of Vitamin B12, Iron, Vitamin B2, Copper, Selenium, Phosphorus, Zinc, Potassium, Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin C in Squid as food is higher than in Shrimp.
  • Squid as food covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 156% more than Shrimp.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, cooked, moist heat (may have been previously frozen) 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.
Shrimp
Shrimp
0
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10
Squid as food
Squid as food
Contains more Calcium +97.8%
Contains more Iron +3287.5%
Contains more Magnesium +62.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +89.5%
Contains more Potassium +274.7%
Contains less Sodium -21.4%
Contains more Zinc +112.3%
Contains more Copper +286.8%
Contains more Manganese +326.5%
Contains more Selenium +81%
Shrimp
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 28% 12% 27% 132% 15% 124% 45% 86% 7% 270%
Squid as food
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 54% 407% 43% 249% 57% 98% 95% 333% 28% 489%
Contains more Calcium +97.8%
Contains more Iron +3287.5%
Contains more Magnesium +62.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +89.5%
Contains more Potassium +274.7%
Contains less Sodium -21.4%
Contains more Zinc +112.3%
Contains more Copper +286.8%
Contains more Manganese +326.5%
Contains more Selenium +81%

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.
Shrimp
Shrimp
5
:
6
Squid as food
Squid as food
Contains more Vitamin B1 +88.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +22.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +124.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +7104.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +73.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +11.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +225.3%
Equal in Folate - 24
Shrimp
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 19% 44% 3% 0% 8% 6% 51% 32% 56% 18% 208% 1%
Squid as food
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 +88.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +22.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +124.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +7104.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +73.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +11.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +225.3%
Equal in Folate - 24

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shrimp
Shrimp
2
:
3
Squid as food
Squid as food
Contains more Fats +21.4%
Contains more Water +17.1%
Contains more Protein +42.6%
Contains more Other +37.7%
Equal in Carbs - 1.64
Shrimp
23% 2% 72% 2%
Protein: 22.78 g
Fats: 1.7 g
Carbs: 1.52 g
Water: 71.56 g
Other: 2.44 g
Squid as food
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 +21.4%
Contains more Water +17.1%
Contains more Protein +42.6%
Contains more Other +37.7%
Equal in Carbs - 1.64

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shrimp
Shrimp
2
:
1
Squid as food
Squid as food
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +122.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +120.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -54.7%
Shrimp
35% 25% 40%
Saturated Fat: 0.521 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.361 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.59 g
Squid as food
35% 24% 40%
Saturated Fat: 0.236 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.162 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.268 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +122.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +120.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -54.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shrimp Squid as food Opinion
Net carbs 1.52g 1.64g Squid as food
Protein 22.78g 32.48g Squid as food
Fats 1.7g 1.4g Shrimp
Carbs 1.52g 1.64g Squid as food
Calories 119kcal 158kcal Squid as food
Calcium 91mg 180mg Squid as food
Iron 0.32mg 10.84mg Squid as food
Magnesium 37mg 60mg Squid as food
Phosphorus 306mg 580mg Squid as food
Potassium 170mg 637mg Squid as food
Sodium 947mg 744mg Squid as food
Zinc 1.63mg 3.46mg Squid as food
Copper 0.258mg 0.998mg Squid as food
Manganese 0.049mg 0.209mg Squid as food
Selenium 49.5µg 89.6µg Squid as food
Vitamin A 301IU 675IU Squid as food
Vitamin A RAE 90µg 203µg Squid as food
Vitamin E 2.2mg Shrimp
Vitamin D 4IU Shrimp
Vitamin D 0.1µg Shrimp
Vitamin C 0mg 8.5mg Squid as food
Vitamin B1 0.032mg 0.017mg Shrimp
Vitamin B2 0.024mg 1.729mg Squid as food
Vitamin B3 2.678mg 2.189mg Shrimp
Vitamin B5 0.519mg 0.9mg Squid as food
Vitamin B6 0.242mg 0.27mg Squid as food
Folate 24µg 24µg
Vitamin B12 1.66µg 5.4µg Squid as food
Vitamin K 0.4µg Shrimp
Tryptophan 0.26mg 0.364mg Squid as food
Threonine 0.904mg 1.398mg Squid as food
Isoleucine 1.05mg 1.414mg Squid as food
Leucine 1.95mg 2.287mg Squid as food
Lysine 2.172mg 2.427mg Squid as food
Methionine 0.665mg 0.733mg Squid as food
Phenylalanine 0.992mg 1.164mg Squid as food
Valine 1.067mg 1.419mg Squid as food
Histidine 0.501mg 0.624mg Squid as food
Cholesterol 211mg 224mg Shrimp
Trans Fat 0.035g Squid as food
Saturated Fat 0.521g 0.236g Squid as food
Omega-3 - DHA 0.141g 0.132g Shrimp
Omega-3 - EPA 0.135g 0.078g Shrimp
Omega-3 - DPA 0.012g 0.012g
Monounsaturated Fat 0.361g 0.162g Shrimp
Polyunsaturated fat 0.59g 0.268g Shrimp
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.012g Shrimp

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Shrimp 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
37%
Shrimp
110%
Squid as food
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
74%
Shrimp
185%
Squid as food

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Squid as food
Squid as food is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Squid as food
Squid as food contains less Sodium (difference - 203mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Squid as food
Squid as food is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.285g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Squid as food
Squid as food is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Squid as food
Squid as food is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Squid as food
Squid as food is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shrimp
Shrimp is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
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. Shrimp - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171971/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.