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Shad vs. Squid — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Shad and Squid

  • Shad is richer in Vitamin B3, yet Squid is richer in Vitamin B12, Iron, Vitamin B2, Copper, Selenium, Phosphorus, and Zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Squid is 219% higher.
  • Shad contains 5 times more Vitamin B3 than Squid. Shad contains 10.769mg of Vitamin B3, while Squid contains 2.189mg.
  • Shad contains less Cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Fish, shad, american, 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.
Shad
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 27% 18% 43% 47% 27% 13% 150% 8.5% 7% 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 -91.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +57.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +200%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +29.5%
Contains more IronIron +774.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +1117.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +636.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +66.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +287%
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.
Shad
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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 0% 7.2% 0% 0% 46% 71% 202% 52% 107% 18% 0% 13% 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% 41% 0% 0% 4.3% 399% 41% 54% 62% 675% 0% 18% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +976.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +392%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +71.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +462.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +461.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +3757.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +41.2%
~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
Shad
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22% 18% 59%
Protein: 21.71 g
Fats: 17.65 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.22 g
Other: 1.42 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 +1160.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +49.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +136.6%
~equal in Water ~61.12g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Shad Squid
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Shad Squid Opinion
Calories 252kcal 158kcal Shad
Protein 21.71g 32.48g Squid
Fats 17.65g 1.4g Shad
Vitamin C 0mg 8.5mg Squid
Net carbs 0g 1.64g Squid
Carbs 0g 1.64g Squid
Cholesterol 96mg 224mg Shad
Magnesium 38mg 60mg Squid
Calcium 60mg 180mg Squid
Potassium 492mg 637mg Squid
Iron 1.24mg 10.84mg Squid
Copper 0.082mg 0.998mg Squid
Zinc 0.47mg 3.46mg Squid
Phosphorus 349mg 580mg Squid
Sodium 65mg 744mg Shad
Vitamin A 120IU 675IU Squid
Vitamin A 36µg 203µg Squid
Manganese 0.054mg 0.209mg Squid
Selenium 46.8µg 89.6µg Squid
Vitamin B1 0.183mg 0.017mg Shad
Vitamin B2 0.308mg 1.729mg Squid
Vitamin B3 10.769mg 2.189mg Shad
Vitamin B5 0.865mg 0.9mg Squid
Vitamin B6 0.462mg 0.27mg Shad
Vitamin B12 0.14µg 5.4µg Squid
Folate 17µg 24µg Squid
Saturated Fat 0.236g Shad
Monounsaturated Fat 0.162g Squid
Polyunsaturated fat 0.268g Squid
Tryptophan 0.243mg 0.364mg Squid
Threonine 0.952mg 1.398mg Squid
Isoleucine 1mg 1.414mg Squid
Leucine 1.764mg 2.287mg Squid
Lysine 1.993mg 2.427mg Squid
Methionine 0.642mg 0.733mg Squid
Phenylalanine 0.847mg 1.164mg Squid
Valine 1.118mg 1.419mg Squid
Histidine 0.639mg 0.624mg Shad
Omega-3 - EPA 0.078g Squid
Omega-3 - DHA 0.132g Squid
Omega-3 - DPA 0.012g Squid

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Shad 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
40%
Shad
102%
Squid
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Shad
185%
Squid

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Squid
Squid is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Squid
Squid is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shad
Shad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 128mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shad
Shad contains less Sodium (difference - 679mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shad
Shad 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?
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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. Shad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174243/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.