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Burbot vs. Squid — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are burbot and squid different?

  • Burbot is higher in vitamin B1 and manganese; however, squid is richer in vitamin B12, selenium, iron, vitamin B2, copper, and phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for squid is 187% higher.
  • Burbot contains 25 times more vitamin B1 than squid. While burbot contains 0.429mg of vitamin B1, squid contains only 0.017mg.
  • Burbot has less cholesterol.

Fish, burbot, cooked, dry heat and Mollusks, cuttlefish, mixed species, cooked, moist heat 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.
Burbot
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 29% 19% 46% 43% 85% 26% 110% 16% 117% 88%
Squid
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 43% 54% 56% 407% 333% 94% 249% 97% 27% 489%
Contains less SodiumSodium -83.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +329.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +46.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +181.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +23%
Contains more IronIron +842.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +289.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +256.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +126.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +453.1%

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.
Burbot
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 1.7% 0% 0% 107% 40% 37% 10% 80% 115% 0% 0.75% 0%
Squid
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 28% 68% 0% 0% 4.3% 399% 41% 54% 62% 675% 0% 18% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2423.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +28.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +3960%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +905.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +10.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +420.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +487%
Contains more FolateFolate +2300%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Burbot
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25% 73%
Protein: 24.76 g
Fats: 1.04 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.41 g
Other: 0.79 g
Squid
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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 WaterWater +20.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +31.2%
Contains more FatsFats +34.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +325.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Burbot
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28% 22% 50%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.209 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.17 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.381 g
Squid
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35% 24% 40%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.236 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.162 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.268 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -11.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +42.2%
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~0.162g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Burbot Squid DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.92µg 5.4µg 187%
Selenium 16.2µg 89.6µg 133%
Iron 1.15mg 10.84mg 121%
Vitamin B2 0.172mg 1.729mg 120%
Copper 0.256mg 0.998mg 82%
Cholesterol 77mg 224mg 49%
Phosphorus 256mg 580mg 46%
Vitamin B1 0.429mg 0.017mg 34%
Manganese 0.897mg 0.209mg 30%
Sodium 124mg 744mg 27%
Zinc 0.97mg 3.46mg 23%
Vitamin A 5µg 203µg 22%
Protein 24.76g 32.48g 15%
Vitamin B5 0.173mg 0.9mg 15%
Calcium 64mg 180mg 12%
Vitamin C 0mg 8.5mg 9%
Vitamin B6 0.346mg 0.27mg 6%
Folate 1µg 24µg 6%
Magnesium 41mg 60mg 5%
Potassium 518mg 637mg 4%
Calories 115kcal 158kcal 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.381g 0.268g 1%
Vitamin B3 1.973mg 2.189mg 1%
Carbs 0g 1.64g 1%
Fats 1.04g 1.4g 1%
Net carbs 0g 1.64g N/A
Saturated fat 0.209g 0.236g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.17g 0.162g 0%
Tryptophan 0.277mg 0.364mg 0%
Threonine 1.085mg 1.398mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.141mg 1.414mg 0%
Leucine 2.012mg 2.287mg 0%
Lysine 2.274mg 2.427mg 0%
Methionine 0.733mg 0.733mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.966mg 1.164mg 0%
Valine 1.275mg 1.419mg 0%
Histidine 0.729mg 0.624mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.09g 0.078g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.123g 0.132g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.033g 0.012g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Burbot Squid
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
30%
Burbot
104%
Squid
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Burbot
185%
Squid

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Squid
Squid is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Squid
Squid is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Squid
Squid is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Burbot
Burbot is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 147mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Burbot
Burbot contains less Sodium (difference - 620mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Burbot
Burbot is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.027g)
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. Burbot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174230/nutrients
  2. Squid - 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.