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Ling fish vs. Squid as food — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Ling fish and Squid as food?

  • The amount of Vitamin B12, Iron, Vitamin B2, Copper, Selenium, Phosphorus, Zinc, and Vitamin A RAE in Squid as food is higher than in Ling fish.
  • Squid as food's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 198% more.
  • Ling fish has less Sodium.

We used Fish, ling, cooked, dry heat 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.
Ling fish
Ling fish
2
:
8
Squid as food
Squid as food
Contains more Magnesium +35%
Contains less Sodium -76.7%
Contains more Calcium +309.1%
Contains more Iron +1206%
Contains more Phosphorus +128.3%
Contains more Potassium +31.1%
Contains more Zinc +246%
Contains more Copper +607.8%
Contains more Manganese +450%
Contains more Selenium +91.5%
Ling fish
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 32% 58% 109% 43% 23% 28% 47% 5% 256%
Squid as food
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 54% 407% 43% 249% 57% 98% 95% 333% 28% 489%
Contains more Magnesium +35%
Contains less Sodium -76.7%
Contains more Calcium +309.1%
Contains more Iron +1206%
Contains more Phosphorus +128.3%
Contains more Potassium +31.1%
Contains more Zinc +246%
Contains more Copper +607.8%
Contains more Manganese +450%
Contains more Selenium +91.5%

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.
Ling fish
Ling fish
3
:
6
Squid as food
Squid as food
Contains more Vitamin B1 +647.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +28%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +30%
Contains more Vitamin A +487%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +648.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +143.9%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +730.8%
Ling fish
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 0% 0% 0% 32% 54% 53% 23% 81% 6% 82% 0%
Squid as food
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 +647.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +28%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +30%
Contains more Vitamin A +487%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +648.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +143.9%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +730.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Ling fish
Ling fish
1
:
4
Squid as food
Squid as food
Contains more Water +20.9%
Contains more Protein +33.4%
Contains more Fats +70.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +253.7%
Ling fish
24% 74%
Protein: 24.35 g
Fats: 0.82 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.88 g
Other: 0.95 g
Squid as food
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 Water +20.9%
Contains more Protein +33.4%
Contains more Fats +70.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +253.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ling fish Squid as food Opinion
Net carbs 0g 1.64g Squid as food
Protein 24.35g 32.48g Squid as food
Fats 0.82g 1.4g Squid as food
Carbs 0g 1.64g Squid as food
Calories 111kcal 158kcal Squid as food
Calcium 44mg 180mg Squid as food
Iron 0.83mg 10.84mg Squid as food
Magnesium 81mg 60mg Ling fish
Phosphorus 254mg 580mg Squid as food
Potassium 486mg 637mg Squid as food
Sodium 173mg 744mg Ling fish
Zinc 1mg 3.46mg Squid as food
Copper 0.141mg 0.998mg Squid as food
Manganese 0.038mg 0.209mg Squid as food
Selenium 46.8µg 89.6µg Squid as food
Vitamin A 115IU 675IU Squid as food
Vitamin A RAE 35µg 203µg Squid as food
Vitamin C 0mg 8.5mg Squid as food
Vitamin B1 0.127mg 0.017mg Ling fish
Vitamin B2 0.231mg 1.729mg Squid as food
Vitamin B3 2.801mg 2.189mg Ling fish
Vitamin B5 0.369mg 0.9mg Squid as food
Vitamin B6 0.351mg 0.27mg Ling fish
Folate 8µg 24µg Squid as food
Vitamin B12 0.65µg 5.4µg Squid as food
Tryptophan 0.273mg 0.364mg Squid as food
Threonine 1.067mg 1.398mg Squid as food
Isoleucine 1.122mg 1.414mg Squid as food
Leucine 1.979mg 2.287mg Squid as food
Lysine 2.236mg 2.427mg Squid as food
Methionine 0.721mg 0.733mg Squid as food
Phenylalanine 0.95mg 1.164mg Squid as food
Valine 1.254mg 1.419mg Squid as food
Histidine 0.717mg 0.624mg Ling fish
Cholesterol 51mg 224mg Ling fish
Saturated Fat 0.236g Ling fish
Omega-3 - DHA 0.132g Squid as food
Omega-3 - EPA 0.078g Squid as food
Omega-3 - DPA 0.012g Squid as food
Monounsaturated Fat 0.162g Squid as food
Polyunsaturated fat 0.268g Squid as food

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Ling fish 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
28%
Ling fish
110%
Squid as food
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
61%
Ling fish
185%
Squid as food

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Squid as food
Squid as food is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Squid as food
Squid as food is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ling fish
Ling fish contains less Sodium (difference - 571mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ling fish
Ling fish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 173mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ling fish
Ling fish 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?
?
The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
?
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. Ling fish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174234/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.