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Shark vs. Squid — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between shark and squid

  • Squid is higher than shark in vitamin B12, vitamin B2, iron, copper, selenium, phosphorus, zinc, and vitamin A.
  • Squid covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 175% more than shark.
  • The amount of cholesterol in shark is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Fish, shark, mixed species, cooked, batter-dipped and fried 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.
Shark
1
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 31% 15% 14% 42% 14% 13% 83% 16% 6.5% 185%
Squid
9
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 -83.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +39.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +260%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +311%
Contains more IronIron +876.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +2276.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +620.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +199%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +318%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +163.5%

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.
Shark
2
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% 18% 0% 0% 18% 22% 52% 37% 69% 151% 0% 11% 0%
Squid
6
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 +323.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +27.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +275.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1682.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +45.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +346.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +60%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.27mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shark
2
19% 14% 6% 60%
Protein: 18.62 g
Fats: 13.82 g
Carbs: 6.39 g
Water: 60.09 g
Other: 1.08 g
Squid
3
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 +887.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +289.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +74.4%
Contains more OtherOther +211.1%
~equal in Water ~61.12g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shark
2
25% 46% 29%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.205 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.935 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.701 g
Squid
1
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 Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +3563.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1281%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -92.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Shark 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 Shark Squid DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 1.21µg 5.4µg 175%
Vitamin B2 0.097mg 1.729mg 126%
Iron 1.11mg 10.84mg 122%
Copper 0.042mg 0.998mg 106%
Selenium 34µg 89.6µg 101%
Phosphorus 194mg 580mg 55%
Cholesterol 59mg 224mg 55%
Protein 18.62g 32.48g 28%
Sodium 122mg 744mg 27%
Zinc 0.48mg 3.46mg 27%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.701g 0.268g 23%
Fats 13.82g 1.4g 19%
Vitamin A 54µg 203µg 17%
Monounsaturated fat 5.935g 0.162g 14%
Potassium 155mg 637mg 14%
Calcium 50mg 180mg 13%
Saturated fat 3.205g 0.236g 13%
Vitamin C 0mg 8.5mg 9%
Manganese 0.05mg 0.209mg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.62mg 0.9mg 6%
Vitamin B1 0.072mg 0.017mg 5%
Calories 228kcal 158kcal 4%
Vitamin B3 2.783mg 2.189mg 4%
Magnesium 43mg 60mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.3mg 0.27mg 2%
Folate 15µg 24µg 2%
Carbs 6.39g 1.64g 2%
Net carbs 6.39g 1.64g N/A
Tryptophan 0.212mg 0.364mg 0%
Threonine 0.843mg 1.398mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.867mg 1.414mg 0%
Leucine 1.515mg 2.287mg 0%
Lysine 1.634mg 2.427mg 0%
Methionine 0.541mg 0.733mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.75mg 1.164mg 0%
Valine 0.965mg 1.419mg 0%
Histidine 0.538mg 0.624mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.258g 0.078g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.431g 0.132g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.089g 0.012g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Shark 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
29%
Shark
104%
Squid
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Shark
185%
Squid

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Squid
Squid is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.969g)
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?
Shark
Shark is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 165mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shark
Shark contains less Sodium (difference - 622mg)
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. Shark - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175143/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.