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Snapper vs. Squid — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between snapper and squid

  • Snapper has more vitamin B6, while squid has more vitamin B2, iron, copper, vitamin B12, selenium, phosphorus, and zinc.
  • Squid's daily need coverage for vitamin B2 is 133% higher.
  • Squid contains 2 times less vitamin B6 than snapper. Snapper contains 0.46mg of vitamin B6, while squid contains 0.27mg.
  • The amount of cholesterol in snapper is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Fish, snapper, mixed species, cooked, dry heat 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 26% 12% 46% 9% 15% 12% 86% 7.4% 2.2% 267%
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 -92.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +62.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +350%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +22%
Contains more IronIron +4416.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +2069.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +686.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +188.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1129.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +82.9%

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 5.3% 12% 0% 0% 13% 0.92% 6.5% 52% 106% 438% 0% 4.5% 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% 68% 0% 0% 4.3% 399% 41% 54% 62% 675% 0% 18% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +211.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +70.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +431.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +480%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +43125%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +532.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +54.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +300%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.9mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
26% 2% 70%
Protein: 26.3 g
Fats: 1.72 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 70.35 g
Other: 1.63 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 FatsFats +22.9%
Contains more WaterWater +15.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +23.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +106.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
29% 25% 46%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.365 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.322 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.588 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 +98.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +119.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -35.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Snapper Squid DV% diff.
Iron 0.24mg 10.84mg 133%
Vitamin B2 0.004mg 1.729mg 133%
Copper 0.046mg 0.998mg 106%
Vitamin B12 3.5µg 5.4µg 79%
Selenium 49µg 89.6µg 74%
Cholesterol 47mg 224mg 59%
Phosphorus 201mg 580mg 54%
Sodium 57mg 744mg 30%
Zinc 0.44mg 3.46mg 27%
Vitamin A 35µg 203µg 19%
Vitamin B6 0.46mg 0.27mg 15%
Calcium 40mg 180mg 14%
Vitamin B3 0.346mg 2.189mg 12%
Protein 26.3g 32.48g 12%
Manganese 0.017mg 0.209mg 8%
Vitamin C 1.6mg 8.5mg 8%
Magnesium 37mg 60mg 5%
Folate 6µg 24µg 5%
Potassium 522mg 637mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.053mg 0.017mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.588g 0.268g 2%
Calories 128kcal 158kcal 2%
Vitamin B5 0.87mg 0.9mg 1%
Carbs 0g 1.64g 1%
Saturated fat 0.365g 0.236g 1%
Fats 1.72g 1.4g 0%
Net carbs 0g 1.64g N/A
Monounsaturated fat 0.322g 0.162g 0%
Tryptophan 0.294mg 0.364mg 0%
Threonine 1.153mg 1.398mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.212mg 1.414mg 0%
Leucine 2.137mg 2.287mg 0%
Lysine 2.415mg 2.427mg 0%
Methionine 0.778mg 0.733mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.027mg 1.164mg 0%
Valine 1.355mg 1.419mg 0%
Histidine 0.774mg 0.624mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.048g 0.078g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.273g 0.132g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.022g 0.012g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Snapper 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
49%
Snapper
104%
Squid
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Snapper
185%
Squid

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Squid
Squid is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.129g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Squid
Squid is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Squid
Squid is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Squid
Squid is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Snapper
Snapper is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 177mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Snapper
Snapper contains less Sodium (difference - 687mg)
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 ($)

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. Snapper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173699/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.