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Butterfish vs. Squid — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Butterfish and Squid

  • Butterfish has more Vitamin B3, however, Squid is richer in Vitamin B12, Iron, Vitamin B2, Copper, Selenium, Phosphorus, and Zinc.
  • Squid covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 149% more than Butterfish.
  • Squid has 3 times less Vitamin B3 than Butterfish. Butterfish has 5.769mg of Vitamin B3, while Squid 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 23% 8.4% 42% 24% 23% 27% 132% 15% 2.5% 255%
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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 -84.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +87.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +542.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +32.4%
Contains more IronIron +1593.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +1346.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +249.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +88.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1000%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +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.
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% 6.5% 0% 0% 37% 44% 108% 52% 80% 229% 0% 13% 0%
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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% 41% 0% 0% 4.3% 399% 41% 54% 62% 675% 0% 18% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +758.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +163.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +28.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +519.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +800.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +195.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +41.2%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.9mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
22% 10% 67%
Protein: 22.15 g
Fats: 10.28 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 66.83 g
Other: 0.74 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 FatsFats +634.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +46.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +354.1%
~equal in Water ~61.12g

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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Butterfish 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
44%
Butterfish
102%
Squid
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Butterfish
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 lower in Cholesterol?
Butterfish
Butterfish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 141mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Butterfish
Butterfish contains less Sodium (difference - 630mg)
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 - 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.