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Squid as food vs. Gefilte fish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Squid as food and Gefilte fish different?

  • Squid as food has more Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B2, Iron, Copper, Phosphorus, Zinc, Vitamin A RAE, and Potassium than Gefilte fish.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Squid as food is 190% higher.
  • Squid as food contains 29 times more Vitamin B2 than Gefilte fish. While Squid as food contains 1.729mg of Vitamin B2, Gefilte fish contains only 0.059mg.
  • Gefilte fish has less Cholesterol.

Mollusks, cuttlefish, mixed species, cooked, moist heat and Fish, gefiltefish, commercial, sweet recipe are the varieties used in this article.

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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 more Calcium +682.6%
Contains more Iron +337.1%
Contains more Magnesium +566.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +694.5%
Contains more Potassium +600%
Contains more Zinc +322%
Contains more Copper +411.8%
Contains more Manganese +186.3%
Contains more Selenium +753.3%
Contains less Sodium -29.6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 54% 407% 43% 249% 57% 98% 95% 333% 28% 489%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 93% 7% 32% 9% 69% 23% 65% 10% 58%
Contains more Calcium +682.6%
Contains more Iron +337.1%
Contains more Magnesium +566.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +694.5%
Contains more Potassium +600%
Contains more Zinc +322%
Contains more Copper +411.8%
Contains more Manganese +186.3%
Contains more Selenium +753.3%
Contains less Sodium -29.6%

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 A +658.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +962.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2830.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +118.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +350%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +237.5%
Contains more Folate +700%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +542.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +282.4%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 6% 0% 0% 3% 17% 14% 19% 12% 19% 3% 105% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +658.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +962.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2830.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +118.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +350%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +237.5%
Contains more Folate +700%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +542.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +282.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +258.1%
Contains more Other +133.3%
Contains more Fats +23.6%
Contains more Carbs +351.8%
Contains more Water +31.5%
32% 61% 3%
Protein: 32.48 g
Fats: 1.4 g
Carbs: 1.64 g
Water: 61.12 g
Other: 3.36 g
9% 2% 7% 80%
Protein: 9.07 g
Fats: 1.73 g
Carbs: 7.41 g
Water: 80.35 g
Other: 1.44 g
Contains more Protein +258.1%
Contains more Other +133.3%
Contains more Fats +23.6%
Contains more Carbs +351.8%
Contains more Water +31.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -42.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +408.6%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.285
35% 24% 40%
Saturated Fat: 0.236 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.162 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.268 g
27% 54% 19%
Saturated Fat: 0.412 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.824 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.285 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -42.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +408.6%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.285

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Squid as food Gefilte fish Opinion
Net carbs 1.64g 7.41g Gefilte fish
Protein 32.48g 9.07g Squid as food
Fats 1.4g 1.73g Gefilte fish
Carbs 1.64g 7.41g Gefilte fish
Calories 158kcal 84kcal Squid as food
Calcium 180mg 23mg Squid as food
Iron 10.84mg 2.48mg Squid as food
Magnesium 60mg 9mg Squid as food
Phosphorus 580mg 73mg Squid as food
Potassium 637mg 91mg Squid as food
Sodium 744mg 524mg Gefilte fish
Zinc 3.46mg 0.82mg Squid as food
Copper 0.998mg 0.195mg Squid as food
Manganese 0.209mg 0.073mg Squid as food
Selenium 89.6µg 10.5µg Squid as food
Vitamin A 675IU 89IU Squid as food
Vitamin A RAE 203µg 27µg Squid as food
Vitamin C 8.5mg 0.8mg Squid as food
Vitamin B1 0.017mg 0.065mg Gefilte fish
Vitamin B2 1.729mg 0.059mg Squid as food
Vitamin B3 2.189mg 1mg Squid as food
Vitamin B5 0.9mg 0.2mg Squid as food
Vitamin B6 0.27mg 0.08mg Squid as food
Folate 24µg 3µg Squid as food
Vitamin B12 5.4µg 0.84µg Squid as food
Tryptophan 0.364mg 0.086mg Squid as food
Threonine 1.398mg 0.488mg Squid as food
Isoleucine 1.414mg 0.486mg Squid as food
Leucine 2.287mg 0.81mg Squid as food
Lysine 2.427mg 0.842mg Squid as food
Methionine 0.733mg 0.255mg Squid as food
Phenylalanine 1.164mg 0.493mg Squid as food
Valine 1.419mg 0.548mg Squid as food
Histidine 0.624mg 0.261mg Squid as food
Cholesterol 224mg 30mg Gefilte fish
Saturated Fat 0.236g 0.412g Squid as food
Omega-3 - DHA 0.132g 0.045g Squid as food
Omega-3 - EPA 0.078g 0.075g Squid as food
Omega-3 - DPA 0.012g 0.027g Gefilte fish
Monounsaturated Fat 0.162g 0.824g Gefilte fish
Polyunsaturated fat 0.268g 0.285g Gefilte fish

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Squid as food Gefilte fish
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
110%
Squid as food
16%
Gefilte fish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
185%
Squid as food
37%
Gefilte fish

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Squid as food
Squid as food is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.176g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Squid as food
Squid as food is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Squid as food
Squid as food is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Squid as food
Squid as food is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Gefilte fish
Gefilte fish contains less Sodium (difference - 220mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Gefilte fish
Gefilte fish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 194mg)
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 ($)

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. Squid as food - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172010/nutrients
  2. Gefilte fish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171961/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.