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Squid as food vs. Butterfish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Squid as food and Butterfish

  • Squid as food has more Vitamin B12, Iron, Vitamin B2, Copper, Selenium, Phosphorus, and Zinc, however, Butterfish is richer in Vitamin B3.
  • Squid as food covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 149% more than Butterfish.
  • Butterfish has 17 times less Iron than Squid as food. Squid as food has 10.84mg of Iron, while Butterfish has 0.64mg.
  • Butterfish contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Mollusks, cuttlefish, mixed species, cooked, moist heat and Fish, butterfish, cooked, dry 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.
Contains more Calcium +542.9%
Contains more Iron +1593.8%
Contains more Magnesium +87.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +88.3%
Contains more Potassium +32.4%
Contains more Zinc +249.5%
Contains more Copper +1346.4%
Contains more Manganese +1000%
Contains more Selenium +91.5%
Contains less Sodium -84.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 54% 407% 43% 249% 57% 98% 95% 333% 28% 489%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 24% 23% 132% 43% 15% 27% 24% 3% 256%
Contains more Calcium +542.9%
Contains more Iron +1593.8%
Contains more Magnesium +87.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +88.3%
Contains more Potassium +32.4%
Contains more Zinc +249.5%
Contains more Copper +1346.4%
Contains more Manganese +1000%
Contains more Selenium +91.5%
Contains less Sodium -84.7%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +519.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +800.5%
Contains more Folate +41.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +195.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +758.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +163.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +28.1%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.865
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 0% 0% 0% 37% 45% 109% 52% 80% 13% 229% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +519.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +800.5%
Contains more Folate +41.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +195.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +758.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +163.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +28.1%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.865

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +46.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +354.1%
Contains more Fats +634.3%
Equal in Water - 66.83
32% 61% 3%
Protein: 32.48 g
Fats: 1.4 g
Carbs: 1.64 g
Water: 61.12 g
Other: 3.36 g
22% 10% 67%
Protein: 22.15 g
Fats: 10.28 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 66.83 g
Other: 0.74 g
Contains more Protein +46.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +354.1%
Contains more Fats +634.3%
Equal in Water - 66.83

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Squid as food Butterfish Opinion
Net carbs 1.64g 0g Squid as food
Protein 32.48g 22.15g Squid as food
Fats 1.4g 10.28g Butterfish
Carbs 1.64g 0g Squid as food
Calories 158kcal 187kcal Butterfish
Calcium 180mg 28mg Squid as food
Iron 10.84mg 0.64mg Squid as food
Magnesium 60mg 32mg Squid as food
Phosphorus 580mg 308mg Squid as food
Potassium 637mg 481mg Squid as food
Sodium 744mg 114mg Butterfish
Zinc 3.46mg 0.99mg Squid as food
Copper 0.998mg 0.069mg Squid as food
Manganese 0.209mg 0.019mg Squid as food
Selenium 89.6µg 46.8µg Squid as food
Vitamin A 675IU 109IU Squid as food
Vitamin A RAE 203µg 33µg Squid as food
Vitamin C 8.5mg 0mg Squid as food
Vitamin B1 0.017mg 0.146mg Butterfish
Vitamin B2 1.729mg 0.192mg Squid as food
Vitamin B3 2.189mg 5.769mg Butterfish
Vitamin B5 0.9mg 0.865mg Squid as food
Vitamin B6 0.27mg 0.346mg Butterfish
Folate 24µg 17µg Squid as food
Vitamin B12 5.4µg 1.83µg Squid as food
Tryptophan 0.364mg 0.248mg Squid as food
Threonine 1.398mg 0.971mg Squid as food
Isoleucine 1.414mg 1.021mg Squid as food
Leucine 2.287mg 1.801mg Squid as food
Lysine 2.427mg 2.035mg Squid as food
Methionine 0.733mg 0.656mg Squid as food
Phenylalanine 1.164mg 0.865mg Squid as food
Valine 1.419mg 1.141mg Squid as food
Histidine 0.624mg 0.652mg Butterfish
Cholesterol 224mg 83mg Butterfish
Saturated Fat 0.236g Butterfish
Omega-3 - DHA 0.132g Squid as food
Omega-3 - EPA 0.078g Squid as food
Omega-3 - DPA 0.012g Squid as food
Monounsaturated Fat 0.162g Squid as food
Polyunsaturated fat 0.268g Squid as food

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Squid as food Butterfish
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
110%
Squid as food
47%
Butterfish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
185%
Squid as food
55%
Butterfish

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Squid as food
Squid as food is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Squid as food
Squid as food is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Butterfish
Butterfish contains less Sodium (difference - 630mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Butterfish
Butterfish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 141mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Butterfish
Butterfish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.236g)
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 ($)
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. Squid as food - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172010/nutrients
  2. Butterfish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174231/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.