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, and zinc.
- Squid covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 175% more than shark.
- Shark contains 14 times more saturated fat than squid. While shark contains 3.205g of saturated fat, squid contains only 0.236g.
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.
| 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.
| 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% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +887.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +289.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +74.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +211.1% |
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Water
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| 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.
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| 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?
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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%
104%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
185%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Squid is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.969g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Squid is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Squid is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shark is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 165mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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.