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Shrimp vs. Squid — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Shrimp and Squid

  • The amount of Vitamin B12, Iron, Vitamin B2, Copper, Selenium, Phosphorus, Zinc, Potassium, Vitamin A, and Vitamin C in Squid is higher than in Shrimp.
  • Squid covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 156% more than Shrimp.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, cooked, moist heat (may have been previously frozen) 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.
Shrimp
0
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 26% 27% 15% 12% 86% 44% 131% 124% 6.4% 270%
Squid
10
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 more MagnesiumMagnesium +62.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +97.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +274.7%
Contains more IronIron +3287.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +286.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +112.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +89.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -21.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +326.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +81%

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.
Shrimp
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 0% 18% 44% 3% 8% 5.5% 50% 31% 56% 208% 1% 18% 74%
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% 41% 0% 0% 4.3% 399% 41% 54% 62% 675% 0% 18% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +88.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +22.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +124.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +7104.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +73.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +11.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +225.3%
~equal in Folate ~24µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shrimp
2
23% 2% 72% 2%
Protein: 22.78 g
Fats: 1.7 g
Carbs: 1.52 g
Water: 71.56 g
Other: 2.44 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 +21.4%
Contains more WaterWater +17.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +42.6%
Contains more OtherOther +37.7%
~equal in Carbs ~1.64g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shrimp
2
35% 25% 40%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.521 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.361 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.59 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 +122.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +120.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -54.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shrimp Squid Opinion
Calories 119kcal 158kcal Squid
Protein 22.78g 32.48g Squid
Fats 1.7g 1.4g Shrimp
Vitamin C 0mg 8.5mg Squid
Net carbs 1.52g 1.64g Squid
Carbs 1.52g 1.64g Squid
Cholesterol 211mg 224mg Shrimp
Vitamin D 4IU Shrimp
Magnesium 37mg 60mg Squid
Calcium 91mg 180mg Squid
Potassium 170mg 637mg Squid
Iron 0.32mg 10.84mg Squid
Copper 0.258mg 0.998mg Squid
Zinc 1.63mg 3.46mg Squid
Phosphorus 306mg 580mg Squid
Sodium 947mg 744mg Squid
Vitamin A 301IU 675IU Squid
Vitamin A 90µg 203µg Squid
Vitamin E 2.2mg Shrimp
Vitamin D 0.1µg Shrimp
Manganese 0.049mg 0.209mg Squid
Selenium 49.5µg 89.6µg Squid
Vitamin B1 0.032mg 0.017mg Shrimp
Vitamin B2 0.024mg 1.729mg Squid
Vitamin B3 2.678mg 2.189mg Shrimp
Vitamin B5 0.519mg 0.9mg Squid
Vitamin B6 0.242mg 0.27mg Squid
Vitamin B12 1.66µg 5.4µg Squid
Vitamin K 0.4µg Shrimp
Folate 24µg 24µg
Trans Fat 0.035g Squid
Choline 135.4mg Shrimp
Saturated Fat 0.521g 0.236g Squid
Monounsaturated Fat 0.361g 0.162g Shrimp
Polyunsaturated fat 0.59g 0.268g Shrimp
Tryptophan 0.26mg 0.364mg Squid
Threonine 0.904mg 1.398mg Squid
Isoleucine 1.05mg 1.414mg Squid
Leucine 1.95mg 2.287mg Squid
Lysine 2.172mg 2.427mg Squid
Methionine 0.665mg 0.733mg Squid
Phenylalanine 0.992mg 1.164mg Squid
Valine 1.067mg 1.419mg Squid
Histidine 0.501mg 0.624mg Squid
Omega-3 - EPA 0.135g 0.078g Shrimp
Omega-3 - DHA 0.141g 0.132g Shrimp
Omega-3 - DPA 0.012g 0.012g
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.012g Shrimp

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Shrimp 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%
Shrimp
102%
Squid
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
74%
Shrimp
185%
Squid

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Squid
Squid is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Squid
Squid contains less Sodium (difference - 203mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Squid
Squid is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.285g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Squid
Squid is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Squid
Squid is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Squid
Squid is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shrimp
Shrimp is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
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. Shrimp - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171971/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.