Oysters vs. Squid — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Oysters and Squid different?
- Oysters has more Zinc, Copper, and Vitamin B12, however, Squid is richer in Vitamin B2, Selenium, Phosphorus, Iron, and Vitamin A RAE.
- Oysters covers your daily need of Zinc 683% more than Squid.
- Oysters has 6 times more Copper than Squid. Oysters has 5.707mg of Copper, while Squid has 0.998mg.
- Oysters contains less Cholesterol.
Mollusks, oyster, eastern, wild, cooked, moist heat and Mollusks, cuttlefish, mixed species, cooked, moist heat types were used 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.
| Contains more CopperCopper | +471.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +2171.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -77.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +182.8% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +71.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +55.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +358.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +17.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +199% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +126.8% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +111.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +224.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +667% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +860.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +18.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +101.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +342.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +71.4% |
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +144.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +232.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +27.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +184.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +121.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +212.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +294% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -75.1% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 102kcal | 158kcal |
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| Protein | 11.42g | 32.48g |
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| Fats | 3.42g | 1.4g |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 8.5mg |
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| Net carbs | 5.45g | 1.64g |
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| Carbs | 5.45g | 1.64g |
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| Cholesterol | 79mg | 224mg |
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| Vitamin D | 2IU |
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| Magnesium | 35mg | 60mg |
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| Calcium | 116mg | 180mg |
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| Potassium | 139mg | 637mg |
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| Iron | 9.21mg | 10.84mg |
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| Sugar | 1.23g |
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| Copper | 5.707mg | 0.998mg |
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| Zinc | 78.6mg | 3.46mg |
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| Starch | 0.9g |
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| Phosphorus | 194mg | 580mg |
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| Sodium | 166mg | 744mg |
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| Vitamin A | 88IU | 675IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 26µg | 203µg |
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| Vitamin E | 1.7mg |
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| Manganese | 0.591mg | 0.209mg |
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| Selenium | 39.5µg | 89.6µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.036mg | 0.017mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.18mg | 1.729mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.85mg | 2.189mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.447mg | 0.9mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.061mg | 0.27mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 17.5µg | 5.4µg |
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| Vitamin K | 2µg |
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| Folate | 14µg | 24µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.068g |
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| Choline | 130mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.948g | 0.236g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.506g | 0.162g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.056g | 0.268g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.138mg | 0.364mg |
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| Threonine | 0.046mg | 1.398mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.459mg | 1.414mg |
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| Leucine | 0.716mg | 2.287mg |
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| Lysine | 0.762mg | 2.427mg |
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| Methionine | 0.257mg | 0.733mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.413mg | 1.164mg |
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| Valine | 0.523mg | 1.419mg |
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| Histidine | 0.22mg | 0.624mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.353g | 0.078g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.271g | 0.132g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.163g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.02g | 0.012g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.004g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.004g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.007g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.061g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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102%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
486%
185%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Squid is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.23g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Squid is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.712g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Squid is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Squid is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Squid is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Oysters is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 145mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Oysters contains less Sodium (difference - 578mg)
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.