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Fish sticks vs. Squid — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Fish sticks and Squid?

  • Squid has more Vitamin B12, Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B2, Copper, Phosphorus, Zinc, and Vitamin A than Fish sticks.
  • Squid's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 185% higher.
  • Squid has 16 times less Saturated Fat than Fish sticks. Fish sticks have 3.733g of Saturated Fat, while Squid has 0.236g.

We used Fish, fish sticks, frozen, prepared 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 18% 4.8% 16% 32% 20% 11% 82% 52% 24% 86%
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 -46%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +140%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1025%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +244.3%
Contains more IronIron +1190.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +1591.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +723.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +203.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +14.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +470.7%

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% 1.1% 138% 0% 31% 27% 29% 16% 18% 120% 12% 18% 23%
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 EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +617.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +3650%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1390.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +42.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +230.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +246.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +462.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Folate ~24µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
11% 16% 22% 50%
Protein: 11.01 g
Fats: 16.23 g
Carbs: 21.66 g
Water: 49.5 g
Other: 1.6 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 +1059.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1220.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +195%
Contains more WaterWater +23.5%
Contains more OtherOther +110%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
25% 22% 53%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.733 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.193 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.824 g
Squid
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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 +1871%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2819.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -93.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fish sticks Squid Opinion
Calories 277kcal 158kcal Fish sticks
Protein 11.01g 32.48g Squid
Fats 16.23g 1.4g Fish sticks
Vitamin C 0mg 8.5mg Squid
Net carbs 20.16g 1.64g Fish sticks
Carbs 21.66g 1.64g Fish sticks
Cholesterol 28mg 224mg Fish sticks
Vitamin D 1IU Fish sticks
Magnesium 25mg 60mg Squid
Calcium 16mg 180mg Squid
Potassium 185mg 637mg Squid
Iron 0.84mg 10.84mg Squid
Sugar 1.65g Squid
Fiber 1.5g 0g Fish sticks
Copper 0.059mg 0.998mg Squid
Zinc 0.42mg 3.46mg Squid
Starch 20.46g Fish sticks
Phosphorus 191mg 580mg Squid
Sodium 402mg 744mg Fish sticks
Vitamin A 18IU 675IU Squid
Vitamin A 4µg 203µg Squid
Vitamin E 6.88mg Fish sticks
Manganese 0.182mg 0.209mg Squid
Selenium 15.7µg 89.6µg Squid
Vitamin B1 0.122mg 0.017mg Fish sticks
Vitamin B2 0.116mg 1.729mg Squid
Vitamin B3 1.536mg 2.189mg Squid
Vitamin B5 0.272mg 0.9mg Squid
Vitamin B6 0.078mg 0.27mg Squid
Vitamin B12 0.96µg 5.4µg Squid
Vitamin K 4.7µg Fish sticks
Folate 24µg 24µg
Trans Fat 0.124g Squid
Choline 42.8mg Fish sticks
Saturated Fat 3.733g 0.236g Squid
Monounsaturated Fat 3.193g 0.162g Fish sticks
Polyunsaturated fat 7.824g 0.268g Fish sticks
Tryptophan 0.122mg 0.364mg Squid
Threonine 0.372mg 1.398mg Squid
Isoleucine 0.429mg 1.414mg Squid
Leucine 0.852mg 2.287mg Squid
Lysine 0.795mg 2.427mg Squid
Methionine 0.296mg 0.733mg Squid
Phenylalanine 0.47mg 1.164mg Squid
Valine 0.5mg 1.419mg Squid
Histidine 0.23mg 0.624mg Squid
Fructose 0.1g Fish sticks
Omega-3 - EPA 0.05g 0.078g Squid
Omega-3 - DHA 0.088g 0.132g Squid
Omega-3 - ALA 0.236g Fish sticks
Omega-3 - DPA 0.004g 0.012g Squid
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Fish sticks
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g Fish sticks
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g Fish sticks
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 7.289g Fish sticks

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Fish sticks 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
33%
Fish sticks
102%
Squid
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Fish sticks
185%
Squid

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Squid
Squid is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.65g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Squid
Squid is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.497g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Squid
Squid is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Squid
Squid is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fish sticks
Fish sticks is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 196mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fish sticks
Fish sticks contains less Sodium (difference - 342mg)
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. Fish sticks - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174195/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.