Mackerel vs. Squid — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are mackerel and squid different?
- Mackerel is higher in vitamin B12; however, squid is richer in vitamin B2, iron, copper, phosphorus, selenium, and zinc.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for mackerel is 275% higher.
- Mackerel contains 30 times more saturated fat than squid. While mackerel contains 7.148g of saturated fat, squid contains only 0.236g.
Fish, mackerel, salted 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +172.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +22.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +674.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +898% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +214.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +128.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -83.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +22.1% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +17.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +50.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +51.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +122.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +331.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +810% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +60% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +1692.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +298.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +75.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +42.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +5035.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2217.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -96.7% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 12µg | 5.4µg | 275% |
| Sodium | 4450mg | 744mg | 161% |
| Vitamin D | 1006IU | 126% | |
| Vitamin D | 25.2µg | 126% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.19mg | 1.729mg | 118% |
| Iron | 1.4mg | 10.84mg | 118% |
| Copper | 0.1mg | 0.998mg | 100% |
| Phosphorus | 254mg | 580mg | 47% |
| Cholesterol | 95mg | 224mg | 43% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 6.21g | 0.268g | 40% |
| Fats | 25.1g | 1.4g | 36% |
| Saturated fat | 7.148g | 0.236g | 31% |
| Selenium | 73.4µg | 89.6µg | 29% |
| Protein | 18.5g | 32.48g | 28% |
| Zinc | 1.1mg | 3.46mg | 21% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.32g | 0.162g | 20% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.9mg | 18% | |
| Choline | 101.6mg | 18% | |
| Vitamin A | 47µg | 203µg | 17% |
| Vitamin E | 2.38mg | 16% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.41mg | 0.27mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 66mg | 180mg | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 8.5mg | 9% |
| Manganese | 0.209mg | 9% | |
| Vitamin K | 7.8µg | 7% | |
| Calories | 305kcal | 158kcal | 7% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.3mg | 2.189mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 520mg | 637mg | 3% |
| Folate | 15µg | 24µg | 2% |
| Carbs | 0g | 1.64g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 1.64g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 60mg | 60mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.02mg | 0.017mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.364mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 1.398mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 1.414mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 2.287mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 2.427mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.733mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 1.164mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.419mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.624mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 1.619g | 0.078g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 2.965g | 0.132g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.391g | 0.012g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
172%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
131%
185%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Squid is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Squid contains less Sodium (difference - 3706mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Squid is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.912g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Squid is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Squid is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Squid is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mackerel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 129mg)
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.