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Devilfish vs. Squid — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Devilfish and Squid

  • Devilfish has more Vitamin B1, however, Squid is higher in Iron, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Calcium, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin C.
  • Squid covers your daily need of Iron 131% more than Devilfish.
  • Devilfish has 5 times more Vitamin B1 than Squid. While Devilfish has 0.09mg of Vitamin B1, Squid has only 0.017mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fish, devilfish, meat (Alaska Native) 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 0% 3.6% 0% 15% 0% 0% 1.3% 0% 0% 0%
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 -100%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1400%
Contains more IronIron +2610%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +19233.3%

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 10% 61% 0% 0% 23% 23% 21% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 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% 41% 0% 0% 4.3% 399% 41% 54% 62% 675% 0% 18% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +51.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +429.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +183.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1629%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +99%
~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
12% 5% 81% 2%
Protein: 11.7 g
Fats: 5.3 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 80.8 g
Other: 2.2 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 +278.6%
Contains more WaterWater +32.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +177.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +52.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Devilfish 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 Devilfish Squid Opinion
Calories 97kcal 158kcal Squid
Protein 11.7g 32.48g Squid
Fats 5.3g 1.4g Devilfish
Vitamin C 3mg 8.5mg Squid
Net carbs 0g 1.64g Squid
Carbs 0g 1.64g Squid
Cholesterol 224mg Devilfish
Magnesium 60mg Squid
Calcium 12mg 180mg Squid
Potassium 637mg Squid
Iron 0.4mg 10.84mg Squid
Copper 0.998mg Squid
Zinc 3.46mg Squid
Phosphorus 3mg 580mg Squid
Sodium 744mg Devilfish
Vitamin A 1020IU 675IU Devilfish
Vitamin A 203µg Squid
Manganese 0.209mg Squid
Selenium 89.6µg Squid
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.017mg Devilfish
Vitamin B2 0.1mg 1.729mg Squid
Vitamin B3 1.1mg 2.189mg Squid
Vitamin B5 0.9mg Squid
Vitamin B6 0.27mg Squid
Vitamin B12 5.4µg Squid
Folate 24µg Squid
Saturated Fat 0.236g Devilfish
Monounsaturated Fat 0.162g Squid
Polyunsaturated fat 0.268g Squid
Tryptophan 0.364mg Squid
Threonine 1.398mg Squid
Isoleucine 1.414mg Squid
Leucine 2.287mg Squid
Lysine 2.427mg Squid
Methionine 0.733mg Squid
Phenylalanine 1.164mg Squid
Valine 1.419mg Squid
Histidine 0.624mg Squid
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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is better in case of low diet
Devilfish 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
11%
Devilfish
102%
Squid
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Devilfish
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?
Devilfish
Devilfish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 224mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Devilfish
Devilfish contains less Sodium (difference - 744mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Devilfish
Devilfish 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 ($)

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. Devilfish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168987/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.