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Sockeye salmon vs. Squid — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between sockeye salmon and squid

  • Sockeye salmon is higher in vitamin B3 and vitamin B6, yet squid is higher in iron, vitamin B2, copper, selenium, phosphorus, and vitamin B12.
  • Squid covers your daily iron needs 129% more than sockeye salmon.
  • Sockeye salmon contains 5 times more vitamin B3 than squid. While sockeye salmon contains 10.123mg of vitamin B3, squid contains only 2.189mg.
  • The amount of cholesterol in sockeye salmon is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Fish, salmon, sockeye, 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% 3.3% 38% 20% 25% 15% 131% 12% 1.7% 194%
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 -87.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +66.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1536.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +46.1%
Contains more IronIron +1984.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +1213.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +529.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +90.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1507.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +152.4%

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 0% 19% 20% 251% 39% 57% 190% 76% 191% 559% 0.25% 5.3% 61%
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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 EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +823.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +362.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +41.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +206.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +250%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +602.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +20.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +242.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
26% 6% 67%
Protein: 26.48 g
Fats: 5.57 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 67.33 g
Other: 0.62 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 +297.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +22.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +441.9%
~equal in Water ~61.12g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
23% 45% 32%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.969 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.864 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.327 g
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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 +1050.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +395.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -75.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Sockeye salmon Squid
Lower in Sugar ok
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
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sockeye salmon Squid DV% diff.
Iron 0.52mg 10.84mg 129%
Vitamin B2 0.246mg 1.729mg 114%
Copper 0.076mg 0.998mg 102%
Selenium 35.5µg 89.6µg 98%
Vitamin D 670IU 84%
Vitamin D 16.7µg 84%
Cholesterol 61mg 224mg 54%
Vitamin B3 10.123mg 2.189mg 50%
Vitamin B6 0.827mg 0.27mg 43%
Vitamin B12 4.47µg 5.4µg 39%
Phosphorus 305mg 580mg 39%
Sodium 92mg 744mg 28%
Zinc 0.55mg 3.46mg 26%
Choline 112.6mg 20%
Calcium 11mg 180mg 17%
Vitamin A 58µg 203µg 16%
Vitamin B1 0.157mg 0.017mg 12%
Protein 26.48g 32.48g 12%
Manganese 0.013mg 0.209mg 9%
Vitamin C 0mg 8.5mg 9%
Vitamin B5 1.274mg 0.9mg 7%
Vitamin E 0.99mg 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.327g 0.268g 7%
Fats 5.57g 1.4g 6%
Potassium 436mg 637mg 6%
Magnesium 36mg 60mg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 1.864g 0.162g 4%
Folate 7µg 24µg 4%
Saturated fat 0.969g 0.236g 3%
Carbs 0g 1.64g 1%
Calories 156kcal 158kcal 0%
Net carbs 0g 1.64g N/A
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0%
Trans fat 0.023g N/A
Tryptophan 0.335mg 0.364mg 0%
Threonine 1.247mg 1.398mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.274mg 1.414mg 0%
Leucine 2.185mg 2.287mg 0%
Lysine 2.574mg 2.427mg 0%
Methionine 0.858mg 0.733mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.086mg 1.164mg 0%
Valine 1.461mg 1.419mg 0%
Histidine 0.711mg 0.624mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.299g 0.078g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.56g 0.132g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.093g 0.012g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.019g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Sockeye salmon 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
113%
Sockeye salmon
104%
Squid
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Sockeye salmon
185%
Squid

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Squid
Squid is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Squid
Squid is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.733g)
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 - $13)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Squid
Squid is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 163mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon contains less Sodium (difference - 652mg)
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. Sockeye salmon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173692/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.