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Orange roughy vs. Squid — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Orange roughy and Squid

  • Orange roughy contains less Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Iron, Copper, Phosphorus, Zinc, Vitamin A RAE, and Calcium than Squid.
  • Squid's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 205% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Fish, roughy, orange, 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.
Contains less Sodium -90.7%
Contains more Calcium +1536.4%
Contains more Iron +859.3%
Contains more Magnesium +233.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +468.6%
Contains more Potassium +251.9%
Contains more Zinc +981.3%
Contains more Copper +1230.7%
Contains more Manganese +464.9%
Equal in Selenium - 89.6
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 43% 13% 44% 16% 9% 9% 25% 5% 482%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 54% 407% 43% 249% 57% 98% 95% 333% 28% 489%
Contains less Sodium -90.7%
Contains more Calcium +1536.4%
Contains more Iron +859.3%
Contains more Magnesium +233.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +468.6%
Contains more Potassium +251.9%
Contains more Zinc +981.3%
Contains more Copper +1230.7%
Contains more Manganese +464.9%
Equal in Selenium - 89.6

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.
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Squid
Contains more Vitamin B1 +164.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +743.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2644.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +20.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1507.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +303%
Contains more Folate +380%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1048.9%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 38% 0% 0% 12% 15% 35% 4% 16% 4% 59% 3%
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 +164.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +743.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2644.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +20.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1507.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +303%
Contains more Folate +380%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1048.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Other +182.4%
Contains more Protein +43.5%
Contains more Fats +55.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Water - 61.12
23% 67% 9%
Protein: 22.64 g
Fats: 0.9 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 66.97 g
Other: 9.49 g
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 Other +182.4%
Contains more Protein +43.5%
Contains more Fats +55.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Water - 61.12

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +171%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +45.7%
5% 67% 28%
Saturated Fat: 0.034 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.439 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.184 g
35% 24% 40%
Saturated Fat: 0.236 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.162 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.268 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +171%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +45.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Orange roughy Squid Opinion
Net carbs 0g 1.64g Squid
Protein 22.64g 32.48g Squid
Fats 0.9g 1.4g Squid
Carbs 0g 1.64g Squid
Calories 105kcal 158kcal Squid
Calcium 11mg 180mg Squid
Iron 1.13mg 10.84mg Squid
Magnesium 18mg 60mg Squid
Phosphorus 102mg 580mg Squid
Potassium 181mg 637mg Squid
Sodium 69mg 744mg Orange roughy
Zinc 0.32mg 3.46mg Squid
Copper 0.075mg 0.998mg Squid
Manganese 0.037mg 0.209mg Squid
Selenium 88.3µg 89.6µg Squid
Vitamin A 80IU 675IU Squid
Vitamin A RAE 24µg 203µg Squid
Vitamin E 1.87mg Orange roughy
Vitamin C 0mg 8.5mg Squid
Vitamin B1 0.045mg 0.017mg Orange roughy
Vitamin B2 0.063mg 1.729mg Squid
Vitamin B3 1.82mg 2.189mg Squid
Vitamin B5 0.056mg 0.9mg Squid
Vitamin B6 0.067mg 0.27mg Squid
Folate 5µg 24µg Squid
Vitamin B12 0.47µg 5.4µg Squid
Vitamin K 1.1µg Orange roughy
Tryptophan 0.23mg 0.364mg Squid
Threonine 1.03mg 1.398mg Squid
Isoleucine 1.058mg 1.414mg Squid
Leucine 1.797mg 2.287mg Squid
Lysine 2.092mg 2.427mg Squid
Methionine 0.728mg 0.733mg Squid
Phenylalanine 0.869mg 1.164mg Squid
Valine 1.083mg 1.419mg Squid
Histidine 0.474mg 0.624mg Squid
Cholesterol 80mg 224mg Orange roughy
Saturated Fat 0.034g 0.236g Orange roughy
Omega-3 - DHA 0.025g 0.132g Squid
Omega-3 - EPA 0.006g 0.078g Squid
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g 0.012g Squid
Monounsaturated Fat 0.439g 0.162g Orange roughy
Polyunsaturated fat 0.184g 0.268g Squid
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.069g Orange roughy

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Orange roughy Squid
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
16%
Orange roughy
110%
Squid
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Orange roughy
185%
Squid

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Squid
Squid is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
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 richer in vitamins?
Squid
Squid is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Orange roughy
Orange roughy contains less Sodium (difference - 675mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Orange roughy
Orange roughy is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 144mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Orange roughy
Orange roughy is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.202g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Orange roughy - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174251/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.