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

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Significant differences between Squid as food and Shrimp

  • 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 Mollusks, cuttlefish, mixed species, cooked, moist heat and Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, cooked, moist heat (may have been previously frozen).

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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 +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%
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 28% 12% 27% 132% 15% 124% 45% 86% 7% 270%
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.
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Shrimp
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%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +88.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +22.3%
Equal in Folate - 24
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 19% 44% 3% 0% 8% 6% 51% 32% 56% 18% 208% 1%
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%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +88.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +22.3%
Equal in Folate - 24

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +42.6%
Contains more Other +37.7%
Contains more Fats +21.4%
Contains more Water +17.1%
Equal in Carbs - 1.52
32% 61% 3%
Protein: 32.48 g
Fats: 1.4 g
Carbs: 1.64 g
Water: 61.12 g
Other: 3.36 g
23% 2% 72% 2%
Protein: 22.78 g
Fats: 1.7 g
Carbs: 1.52 g
Water: 71.56 g
Other: 2.44 g
Contains more Protein +42.6%
Contains more Other +37.7%
Contains more Fats +21.4%
Contains more Water +17.1%
Equal in Carbs - 1.52

Fat Type Comparison

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

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 Shrimp
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 Squid as food Shrimp Opinion
Net carbs 1.64g 1.52g Squid as food
Protein 32.48g 22.78g Squid as food
Fats 1.4g 1.7g Shrimp
Carbs 1.64g 1.52g Squid as food
Calories 158kcal 119kcal Squid as food
Calcium 180mg 91mg Squid as food
Iron 10.84mg 0.32mg Squid as food
Magnesium 60mg 37mg Squid as food
Phosphorus 580mg 306mg Squid as food
Potassium 637mg 170mg Squid as food
Sodium 744mg 947mg Squid as food
Zinc 3.46mg 1.63mg Squid as food
Copper 0.998mg 0.258mg Squid as food
Manganese 0.209mg 0.049mg Squid as food
Selenium 89.6µg 49.5µg Squid as food
Vitamin A 675IU 301IU Squid as food
Vitamin A RAE 203µg 90µg Squid as food
Vitamin E 2.2mg Shrimp
Vitamin D 4IU Shrimp
Vitamin D 0.1µg Shrimp
Vitamin C 8.5mg 0mg Squid as food
Vitamin B1 0.017mg 0.032mg Shrimp
Vitamin B2 1.729mg 0.024mg Squid as food
Vitamin B3 2.189mg 2.678mg Shrimp
Vitamin B5 0.9mg 0.519mg Squid as food
Vitamin B6 0.27mg 0.242mg Squid as food
Folate 24µg 24µg
Vitamin B12 5.4µg 1.66µg Squid as food
Vitamin K 0.4µg Shrimp
Tryptophan 0.364mg 0.26mg Squid as food
Threonine 1.398mg 0.904mg Squid as food
Isoleucine 1.414mg 1.05mg Squid as food
Leucine 2.287mg 1.95mg Squid as food
Lysine 2.427mg 2.172mg Squid as food
Methionine 0.733mg 0.665mg Squid as food
Phenylalanine 1.164mg 0.992mg Squid as food
Valine 1.419mg 1.067mg Squid as food
Histidine 0.624mg 0.501mg Squid as food
Cholesterol 224mg 211mg Shrimp
Trans Fat 0.035g Squid as food
Saturated Fat 0.236g 0.521g Squid as food
Omega-3 - DHA 0.132g 0.141g Shrimp
Omega-3 - EPA 0.078g 0.135g Shrimp
Omega-3 - DPA 0.012g 0.012g
Monounsaturated Fat 0.162g 0.361g Shrimp
Polyunsaturated fat 0.268g 0.59g 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
Squid as food Shrimp
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
37%
Shrimp
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
185%
Squid as food
74%
Shrimp

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. Squid as food - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172010/nutrients
  2. Shrimp - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171971/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.