Shark vs. Squid as food — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Shark and Squid as food
- Squid as food is richer than Shark in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Iron, Copper, Selenium, Phosphorus, Zinc, and Vitamin A RAE.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Squid as food is 163% higher.
- Shark contains less Cholesterol.
Food types used in this article are Fish, shark, mixed species, raw 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.
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Sodium
-89.4%
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Calcium
+429.4%
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Iron
+1190.5%
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Magnesium
+22.4%
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Phosphorus
+176.2%
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Potassium
+298.1%
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Zinc
+704.7%
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Copper
+2924.2%
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Manganese
+1293.3%
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Selenium
+145.5%
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-89.4%
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Calcium
+429.4%
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Iron
+1190.5%
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Magnesium
+22.4%
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Phosphorus
+176.2%
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Potassium
+298.1%
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Zinc
+704.7%
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Copper
+2924.2%
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Manganese
+1293.3%
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Selenium
+145.5%
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.
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Vitamin B1
+147.1%
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Vitamin B3
+34.2%
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Vitamin B6
+48.1%
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Vitamin A
+189.7%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B2
+2688.7%
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Vitamin B5
+29.5%
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Folate
+700%
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Vitamin B12
+262.4%
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Vitamin B1
+147.1%
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Vitamin B3
+34.2%
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Vitamin B6
+48.1%
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Vitamin A
+189.7%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B2
+2688.7%
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Vitamin B5
+29.5%
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Folate
+700%
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Vitamin B12
+262.4%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Fats
+222.1%
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Water
+20.4%
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Protein
+54.8%
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+261.3%
Protein:
20.98 g
Fats:
4.51 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
73.58 g
Other:
0.93 g
Protein:
32.48 g
Fats:
1.4 g
Carbs:
1.64 g
Water:
61.12 g
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3.36 g
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Fats
+222.1%
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Water
+20.4%
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Protein
+54.8%
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+261.3%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+1016%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+345.9%
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Saturated Fat
-74.5%
Saturated Fat:
0.925 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
1.808 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1.195 g
Saturated Fat:
0.236 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.162 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.268 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+1016%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+345.9%
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Saturated Fat
-74.5%
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 Sodium |
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Lower in Cholesterol |
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Rich in vitamins | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Net carbs | 0g | 1.64g |
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Protein | 20.98g | 32.48g |
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Fats | 4.51g | 1.4g |
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Carbs | 0g | 1.64g |
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Calories | 130kcal | 158kcal |
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Calcium | 34mg | 180mg |
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Iron | 0.84mg | 10.84mg |
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Magnesium | 49mg | 60mg |
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Phosphorus | 210mg | 580mg |
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Potassium | 160mg | 637mg |
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Sodium | 79mg | 744mg |
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Zinc | 0.43mg | 3.46mg |
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Copper | 0.033mg | 0.998mg |
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Manganese | 0.015mg | 0.209mg |
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Selenium | 36.5µg | 89.6µg |
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Vitamin A | 233IU | 675IU |
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Vitamin A RAE | 70µg | 203µg |
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Vitamin E | 1mg |
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Vitamin D | 24IU |
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Vitamin D | 0.6µg |
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Vitamin C | 0mg | 8.5mg |
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Vitamin B1 | 0.042mg | 0.017mg |
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Vitamin B2 | 0.062mg | 1.729mg |
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Vitamin B3 | 2.938mg | 2.189mg |
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Vitamin B5 | 0.695mg | 0.9mg |
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Vitamin B6 | 0.4mg | 0.27mg |
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Folate | 3µg | 24µg |
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Vitamin B12 | 1.49µg | 5.4µg |
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Vitamin K | 0.1µg |
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Tryptophan | 0.235mg | 0.364mg |
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Threonine | 0.92mg | 1.398mg |
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Isoleucine | 0.967mg | 1.414mg |
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Leucine | 1.705mg | 2.287mg |
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Lysine | 1.926mg | 2.427mg |
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Methionine | 0.621mg | 0.733mg |
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Phenylalanine | 0.819mg | 1.164mg |
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Valine | 1.081mg | 1.419mg |
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Histidine | 0.618mg | 0.624mg |
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Cholesterol | 51mg | 224mg |
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Saturated Fat | 0.925g | 0.236g |
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Omega-3 - DHA | 0.527g | 0.132g |
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Omega-3 - EPA | 0.316g | 0.078g |
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Omega-3 - DPA | 0.109g | 0.012g |
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Monounsaturated Fat | 1.808g | 0.162g |
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Polyunsaturated fat | 1.195g | 0.268g |
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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
38%

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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%

185%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Squid as food is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

Squid as food is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.689g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Squid as food is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?

Squid as food is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?

Shark contains less Sodium (difference - 665mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Shark is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 173mg)
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.