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Mahimahi vs. Squid — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between mahimahi and squid

  • Mahimahi has more vitamin B3; however, squid is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin B2, iron, copper, selenium, phosphorus, and zinc.
  • Squid covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 196% more than mahimahi.
  • Mahimahi has 3 times more vitamin B3 than squid. While mahimahi has 7.429mg of vitamin B3, squid has only 2.189mg.
  • Mahimahi has less cholesterol.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fish, mahimahi, cooked, dry heat and Mollusks, cuttlefish, mixed species, cooked, moist heat.

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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 27% 5.7% 47% 54% 18% 16% 78% 15% 2.5% 255%
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 -84.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +57.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +847.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +19.5%
Contains more IronIron +647.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +1783%
Contains more ZincZinc +486.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +216.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1000%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +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.
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% 21% 0% 0% 5.8% 20% 139% 52% 107% 86% 0% 4.5% 0%
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% 68% 0% 0% 4.3% 399% 41% 54% 62% 675% 0% 18% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +35.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +239.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +71.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +227.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1934.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +682.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +300%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.9mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
24% 71% 4%
Protein: 23.72 g
Fats: 0.9 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 71.22 g
Other: 4.16 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 WaterWater +16.5%
Contains more OtherOther +23.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +36.9%
Contains more FatsFats +55.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
40% 26% 35%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.241 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.155 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.211 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 Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +27%
~equal in Saturated fat ~0.236g
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~0.162g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mahimahi Squid DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.69µg 5.4µg 196%
Vitamin B2 0.085mg 1.729mg 126%
Iron 1.45mg 10.84mg 117%
Copper 0.053mg 0.998mg 105%
Selenium 46.8µg 89.6µg 78%
Phosphorus 183mg 580mg 57%
Cholesterol 94mg 224mg 43%
Vitamin B3 7.429mg 2.189mg 33%
Sodium 113mg 744mg 27%
Zinc 0.59mg 3.46mg 26%
Protein 23.72g 32.48g 18%
Calcium 19mg 180mg 16%
Vitamin A 62µg 203µg 16%
Vitamin B6 0.462mg 0.27mg 15%
Vitamin C 0mg 8.5mg 9%
Manganese 0.019mg 0.209mg 8%
Magnesium 38mg 60mg 5%
Folate 6µg 24µg 5%
Potassium 533mg 637mg 3%
Calories 109kcal 158kcal 2%
Vitamin B1 0.023mg 0.017mg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.865mg 0.9mg 1%
Carbs 0g 1.64g 1%
Fats 0.9g 1.4g 1%
Net carbs 0g 1.64g N/A
Saturated fat 0.241g 0.236g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.155g 0.162g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.211g 0.268g 0%
Tryptophan 0.266mg 0.364mg 0%
Threonine 1.04mg 1.398mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.093mg 1.414mg 0%
Leucine 1.928mg 2.287mg 0%
Lysine 2.178mg 2.427mg 0%
Methionine 0.702mg 0.733mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.926mg 1.164mg 0%
Valine 1.222mg 1.419mg 0%
Histidine 0.698mg 0.624mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.026g 0.078g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.113g 0.132g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.012g 0.012g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mahimahi 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%
Mahimahi
104%
Squid
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Mahimahi
185%
Squid

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Squid
Squid is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.005g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Squid
Squid is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Squid
Squid is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mahimahi
Mahimahi is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 130mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mahimahi
Mahimahi contains less Sodium (difference - 631mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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. Mahimahi - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171992/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.