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Skipjack tuna vs. Squid — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Skipjack tuna and Squid different?

  • Skipjack tuna is higher in Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B6, however, Squid is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Iron, Copper, Selenium, and Phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Squid is 134% higher.
  • Skipjack tuna contains 9 times more Vitamin B3 than Squid. While Skipjack tuna contains 18.756mg of Vitamin B3, Squid contains only 2.189mg.
  • Skipjack tuna has less Cholesterol.

Fish, tuna, skipjack, fresh, cooked, dry heat and Mollusks, cuttlefish, mixed species, cooked, moist heat are the varieties used in this article.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 31% 11% 46% 60% 37% 29% 122% 6.1% 2.5% 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 -93.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +36.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +386.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +22%
Contains more IronIron +577.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +807.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +229.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +103.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1000%
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.
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 3.3% 3.6% 0% 0% 9.5% 28% 352% 29% 226% 274% 0% 7.5% 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 +123.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +756.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +263.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +750%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1025%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1317.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +85.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +146.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +140%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
28% 62% 8%
Protein: 28.21 g
Fats: 1.29 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 62.28 g
Other: 8.22 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 OtherOther +144.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +15.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
~equal in Fats ~1.4g
~equal in Water ~61.12g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
39% 23% 38%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.42 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.243 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.403 g
Squid
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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 +50%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +50.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -43.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Skipjack tuna Squid Opinion
Calories 132kcal 158kcal Squid
Protein 28.21g 32.48g Squid
Fats 1.29g 1.4g Squid
Vitamin C 1mg 8.5mg Squid
Net carbs 0g 1.64g Squid
Carbs 0g 1.64g Squid
Cholesterol 60mg 224mg Skipjack tuna
Magnesium 44mg 60mg Squid
Calcium 37mg 180mg Squid
Potassium 522mg 637mg Squid
Iron 1.6mg 10.84mg Squid
Copper 0.11mg 0.998mg Squid
Zinc 1.05mg 3.46mg Squid
Phosphorus 285mg 580mg Squid
Sodium 47mg 744mg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin A 60IU 675IU Squid
Vitamin A 18µg 203µg Squid
Manganese 0.019mg 0.209mg Squid
Selenium 46.8µg 89.6µg Squid
Vitamin B1 0.038mg 0.017mg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin B2 0.122mg 1.729mg Squid
Vitamin B3 18.756mg 2.189mg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 0.9mg Squid
Vitamin B6 0.981mg 0.27mg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin B12 2.19µg 5.4µg Squid
Folate 10µg 24µg Squid
Saturated Fat 0.42g 0.236g Squid
Monounsaturated Fat 0.243g 0.162g Skipjack tuna
Polyunsaturated fat 0.403g 0.268g Skipjack tuna
Tryptophan 0.316mg 0.364mg Squid
Threonine 1.237mg 1.398mg Squid
Isoleucine 1.3mg 1.414mg Squid
Leucine 2.293mg 2.287mg Skipjack tuna
Lysine 2.59mg 2.427mg Skipjack tuna
Methionine 0.835mg 0.733mg Skipjack tuna
Phenylalanine 1.101mg 1.164mg Squid
Valine 1.453mg 1.419mg Skipjack tuna
Histidine 0.83mg 0.624mg Skipjack tuna
Omega-3 - EPA 0.091g 0.078g Skipjack tuna
Omega-3 - DHA 0.237g 0.132g Skipjack tuna
Omega-3 - DPA 0.017g 0.012g Skipjack tuna

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Skipjack tuna 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
72%
Skipjack tuna
102%
Squid
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Skipjack tuna
185%
Squid

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Squid
Squid is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.184g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Squid
Squid is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Squid
Squid is cheaper (difference - $8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Squid
Squid is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 164mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna contains less Sodium (difference - 697mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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. Skipjack tuna - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172005/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.