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Sardine vs. Squid — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Sardine and Squid?

  • Sardine is higher in Vitamin B12, Calcium, and Vitamin B3, however, Squid is richer in Vitamin B2, Iron, Copper, Selenium, Zinc, and Vitamin A.
  • Sardine's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 148% more.
  • Squid contains 2 times less Vitamin B3 than Sardine. Sardine contains 5.245mg of Vitamin B3, while Squid contains 2.189mg.
  • Sardine has less Cholesterol.

We used Fish, sardine, Atlantic, canned in oil, drained solids with bone and Mollusks, cuttlefish, mixed species, cooked, moist heat types 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 28% 115% 35% 110% 62% 36% 210% 40% 14% 287%
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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 more CalciumCalcium +112.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -58.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +53.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +60.5%
Contains more IronIron +271.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +436.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +164.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +18.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +93.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +70%

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% 41% 144% 20% 52% 98% 39% 39% 1118% 6.5% 7.5% 41%
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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 EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +370.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +139.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +65.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +525%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +661.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +40.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +61.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +140%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
25% 11% 60% 4%
Protein: 24.62 g
Fats: 11.45 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.61 g
Other: 4.32 g
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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 +717.9%
Contains more OtherOther +28.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +31.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
~equal in Water ~61.12g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
14% 37% 49%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.528 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.869 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.148 g
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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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +2288.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1820.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -84.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sardine Squid Opinion
Calories 208kcal 158kcal Sardine
Protein 24.62g 32.48g Squid
Fats 11.45g 1.4g Sardine
Vitamin C 0mg 8.5mg Squid
Net carbs 0g 1.64g Squid
Carbs 0g 1.64g Squid
Cholesterol 142mg 224mg Sardine
Vitamin D 193IU Sardine
Magnesium 39mg 60mg Squid
Calcium 382mg 180mg Sardine
Potassium 397mg 637mg Squid
Iron 2.92mg 10.84mg Squid
Copper 0.186mg 0.998mg Squid
Zinc 1.31mg 3.46mg Squid
Phosphorus 490mg 580mg Squid
Sodium 307mg 744mg Sardine
Vitamin A 108IU 675IU Squid
Vitamin A 32µg 203µg Squid
Vitamin E 2.04mg Sardine
Vitamin D 4.8µg Sardine
Manganese 0.108mg 0.209mg Squid
Selenium 52.7µg 89.6µg Squid
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.017mg Sardine
Vitamin B2 0.227mg 1.729mg Squid
Vitamin B3 5.245mg 2.189mg Sardine
Vitamin B5 0.642mg 0.9mg Squid
Vitamin B6 0.167mg 0.27mg Squid
Vitamin B12 8.94µg 5.4µg Sardine
Vitamin K 2.6µg Sardine
Folate 10µg 24µg Squid
Choline 75mg Sardine
Saturated Fat 1.528g 0.236g Squid
Monounsaturated Fat 3.869g 0.162g Sardine
Polyunsaturated fat 5.148g 0.268g Sardine
Tryptophan 0.276mg 0.364mg Squid
Threonine 1.079mg 1.398mg Squid
Isoleucine 1.134mg 1.414mg Squid
Leucine 2.001mg 2.287mg Squid
Lysine 2.26mg 2.427mg Squid
Methionine 0.729mg 0.733mg Squid
Phenylalanine 0.961mg 1.164mg Squid
Valine 1.268mg 1.419mg Squid
Histidine 0.725mg 0.624mg Sardine
Omega-3 - EPA 0.473g 0.078g Sardine
Omega-3 - DHA 0.509g 0.132g Sardine
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.012g Squid

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sardine 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
124%
Sardine
102%
Squid
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
94%
Sardine
185%
Squid

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Squid
Squid is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Squid
Squid is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.292g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Squid
Squid is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Squid
Squid is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Squid
Squid is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 82mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sardine
Sardine contains less Sodium (difference - 437mg)
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. Sardine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175139/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.