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Skipjack tuna vs. Squid as food — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Skipjack tuna and Squid as food different?

  • Skipjack tuna is higher in Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B6, however, Squid as food is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Iron, Copper, Selenium, and Phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Squid as food is 134% higher.
  • Skipjack tuna contains 9 times more Vitamin B3 than Squid as food. While Skipjack tuna contains 18.756mg of Vitamin B3, Squid as food 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.
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna
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9
Squid as food
Squid as food
Contains less Sodium -93.7%
Contains more Calcium +386.5%
Contains more Iron +577.5%
Contains more Magnesium +36.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +103.5%
Contains more Potassium +22%
Contains more Zinc +229.5%
Contains more Copper +807.3%
Contains more Manganese +1000%
Contains more Selenium +91.5%
Skipjack tuna
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 60% 32% 123% 47% 7% 29% 37% 3% 256%
Squid as food
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 54% 407% 43% 249% 57% 98% 95% 333% 28% 489%
Contains less Sodium -93.7%
Contains more Calcium +386.5%
Contains more Iron +577.5%
Contains more Magnesium +36.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +103.5%
Contains more Potassium +22%
Contains more Zinc +229.5%
Contains more Copper +807.3%
Contains more Manganese +1000%
Contains more Selenium +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.
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna
3
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6
Squid as food
Squid as food
Contains more Vitamin B1 +123.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +756.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +263.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +1025%
Contains more Vitamin C +750%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1317.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +85.6%
Contains more Folate +140%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +146.6%
Skipjack tuna
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 0% 0% 4% 10% 29% 352% 30% 227% 8% 274% 0%
Squid as food
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 41% 0% 0% 29% 5% 399% 42% 54% 63% 18% 676% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +123.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +756.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +263.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +1025%
Contains more Vitamin C +750%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1317.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +85.6%
Contains more Folate +140%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +146.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna
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:
3
Squid as food
Squid as food
Contains more Other +144.6%
Contains more Protein +15.1%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Fats - 1.4
Equal in Water - 61.12
Skipjack tuna
28% 62% 8%
Protein: 28.21 g
Fats: 1.29 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 62.28 g
Other: 8.22 g
Squid as food
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 Other +144.6%
Contains more Protein +15.1%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Fats - 1.4
Equal in Water - 61.12

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna
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1
Squid as food
Squid as food
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +50%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +50.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -43.8%
Skipjack tuna
39% 23% 38%
Saturated Fat: 0.42 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.243 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.403 g
Squid as food
35% 24% 40%
Saturated Fat: 0.236 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.162 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.268 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +50%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +50.4%
Contains less Saturated 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 as food
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Skipjack tuna Squid as food
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
78%
Skipjack tuna
110%
Squid as food
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Skipjack tuna
185%
Squid as food

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Squid as food
Squid as food is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.184g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Squid as food
Squid as food is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Squid as food
Squid as food is cheaper (difference - $8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Squid as food
Squid as food is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna contains less Sodium (difference - 697mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 164mg)
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

The source of all the nutrient values on the page (excluding the main article the sources for which are presented separately if present) is the USDA's FoodCentral. The exact links to the foods 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 as food - 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.