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

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What are the main differences between Mackerel and Squid as food?

  • Mackerel is richer in Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B3, while Squid as food is higher in Iron, Vitamin B2, Copper, Selenium, Phosphorus, and Zinc.
  • Mackerel's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 567% higher.
  • Squid as food has 3 times less Vitamin B3 than Mackerel. Mackerel has 6.85mg of Vitamin B3, while Squid as food has 2.189mg.
  • Mackerel is lower in Cholesterol.

We used Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, cooked, dry heat and Mollusks, cuttlefish, mixed species, cooked, moist heat types in this comparison.

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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 Magnesium +61.7%
Contains less Sodium -88.8%
Contains more Calcium +1100%
Contains more Iron +590.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +108.6%
Contains more Potassium +58.9%
Contains more Zinc +268.1%
Contains more Copper +961.7%
Contains more Manganese +945%
Contains more Selenium +73.6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 59% 70% 120% 36% 11% 26% 32% 3% 282%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 54% 407% 43% 249% 57% 98% 95% 333% 28% 489%
Contains more Magnesium +61.7%
Contains less Sodium -88.8%
Contains more Calcium +1100%
Contains more Iron +590.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +108.6%
Contains more Potassium +58.9%
Contains more Zinc +268.1%
Contains more Copper +961.7%
Contains more Manganese +945%
Contains more Selenium +73.6%

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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Contains more Vitamin B1 +835.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +212.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +70.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +251.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +275%
Contains more Vitamin C +2025%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +319.7%
Contains more Folate +1100%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.9
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 11% 0% 0% 2% 40% 96% 129% 60% 107% 2% 2375% 0%
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%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +835.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +212.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +70.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +251.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +275%
Contains more Vitamin C +2025%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +319.7%
Contains more Folate +1100%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.9

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +1172.1%
Contains more Other +50.9%
Contains more Protein +36.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +14.7%
24% 18% 53% 5%
Protein: 23.85 g
Fats: 17.81 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.27 g
Other: 5.07 g
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 Fats +1172.1%
Contains more Other +50.9%
Contains more Protein +36.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +14.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4224.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1504.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.3%
27% 45% 28%
Saturated Fat: 4.176 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.3 g
35% 24% 40%
Saturated Fat: 0.236 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.162 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.268 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4224.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1504.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mackerel Squid as food Opinion
Net carbs 0g 1.64g Squid as food
Protein 23.85g 32.48g Squid as food
Fats 17.81g 1.4g Mackerel
Carbs 0g 1.64g Squid as food
Calories 262kcal 158kcal Mackerel
Calcium 15mg 180mg Squid as food
Iron 1.57mg 10.84mg Squid as food
Magnesium 97mg 60mg Mackerel
Phosphorus 278mg 580mg Squid as food
Potassium 401mg 637mg Squid as food
Sodium 83mg 744mg Mackerel
Zinc 0.94mg 3.46mg Squid as food
Copper 0.094mg 0.998mg Squid as food
Manganese 0.02mg 0.209mg Squid as food
Selenium 51.6µg 89.6µg Squid as food
Vitamin A 180IU 675IU Squid as food
Vitamin A RAE 54µg 203µg Squid as food
Vitamin C 0.4mg 8.5mg Squid as food
Vitamin B1 0.159mg 0.017mg Mackerel
Vitamin B2 0.412mg 1.729mg Squid as food
Vitamin B3 6.85mg 2.189mg Mackerel
Vitamin B5 0.99mg 0.9mg Mackerel
Vitamin B6 0.46mg 0.27mg Mackerel
Folate 2µg 24µg Squid as food
Vitamin B12 19µg 5.4µg Mackerel
Tryptophan 0.267mg 0.364mg Squid as food
Threonine 1.045mg 1.398mg Squid as food
Isoleucine 1.099mg 1.414mg Squid as food
Leucine 1.938mg 2.287mg Squid as food
Lysine 2.19mg 2.427mg Squid as food
Methionine 0.706mg 0.733mg Squid as food
Phenylalanine 0.931mg 1.164mg Squid as food
Valine 1.228mg 1.419mg Squid as food
Histidine 0.702mg 0.624mg Mackerel
Cholesterol 75mg 224mg Mackerel
Saturated Fat 4.176g 0.236g Squid as food
Omega-3 - DHA 0.699g 0.132g Mackerel
Omega-3 - EPA 0.504g 0.078g Mackerel
Omega-3 - DPA 0.106g 0.012g Mackerel
Monounsaturated Fat 7.006g 0.162g Mackerel
Polyunsaturated fat 4.3g 0.268g Mackerel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mackerel Squid as food
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
235%
Mackerel
110%
Squid as food
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
Mackerel
185%
Squid as food

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Squid as food
Squid as food is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.94g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Squid as food
Squid as food is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
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 contains less Sodium?
Mackerel
Mackerel contains less Sodium (difference - 661mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 149mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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. Mackerel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175120/nutrients
  2. Squid as food - 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.