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Squid vs. Carp — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Squid and Carp different?

  • Carp contains less Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B2, Iron, Copper, Vitamin A, Zinc, and Calcium than Squid.
  • Squid covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 164% more than Carp.
  • Squid has 25 times more Vitamin B2 than Carp. Squid has 1.729mg of Vitamin B2, while Carp has 0.07mg.
  • Carp contains less Sodium.

Mollusks, cuttlefish, mixed species, cooked, moist heat and Fish, carp, cooked, dry heat types were 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.
Squid
8
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%
Carp
1
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 27% 16% 38% 60% 24% 52% 228% 8.2% 6.5% 88%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +57.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +246.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +49.2%
Contains more IronIron +581.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +1267.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +82.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +318%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +453.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91.5%
~equal in Phosphorus ~531mg

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.
Squid
6
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%
Carp
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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 5.3% 1.9% 0% 0% 35% 16% 39% 52% 51% 184% 0% 13% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +431.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2009.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +2370%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +23.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +267.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +41.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +723.5%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~2.1mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.87mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Squid
3
32% 61% 3%
Protein: 32.48 g
Fats: 1.4 g
Carbs: 1.64 g
Water: 61.12 g
Other: 3.36 g
Carp
2
23% 7% 70%
Protein: 22.86 g
Fats: 7.17 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 69.63 g
Other: 0.34 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +42.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +888.2%
Contains more FatsFats +412.1%
Contains more WaterWater +13.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Squid
1
35% 24% 40%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.236 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.162 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.268 g
Carp
2
22% 48% 30%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.388 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.985 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.835 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -83%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1742.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +584.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Squid Carp
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 Squid Carp Opinion
Calories 158kcal 162kcal Carp
Protein 32.48g 22.86g Squid
Fats 1.4g 7.17g Carp
Vitamin C 8.5mg 1.6mg Squid
Net carbs 1.64g 0g Squid
Carbs 1.64g 0g Squid
Cholesterol 224mg 84mg Carp
Magnesium 60mg 38mg Squid
Calcium 180mg 52mg Squid
Potassium 637mg 427mg Squid
Iron 10.84mg 1.59mg Squid
Copper 0.998mg 0.073mg Squid
Zinc 3.46mg 1.9mg Squid
Phosphorus 580mg 531mg Squid
Sodium 744mg 63mg Carp
Vitamin A 675IU 32IU Squid
Vitamin A 203µg 10µg Squid
Manganese 0.209mg 0.05mg Squid
Selenium 89.6µg 16.2µg Squid
Vitamin B1 0.017mg 0.14mg Carp
Vitamin B2 1.729mg 0.07mg Squid
Vitamin B3 2.189mg 2.1mg Squid
Vitamin B5 0.9mg 0.87mg Squid
Vitamin B6 0.27mg 0.219mg Squid
Vitamin B12 5.4µg 1.47µg Squid
Folate 24µg 17µg Squid
Saturated Fat 0.236g 1.388g Squid
Monounsaturated Fat 0.162g 2.985g Carp
Polyunsaturated fat 0.268g 1.835g Carp
Tryptophan 0.364mg 0.256mg Squid
Threonine 1.398mg 1.002mg Squid
Isoleucine 1.414mg 1.054mg Squid
Leucine 2.287mg 1.858mg Squid
Lysine 2.427mg 2.1mg Squid
Methionine 0.733mg 0.677mg Squid
Phenylalanine 1.164mg 0.893mg Squid
Valine 1.419mg 1.178mg Squid
Histidine 0.624mg 0.673mg Carp
Omega-3 - EPA 0.078g 0.305g Carp
Omega-3 - DHA 0.132g 0.146g Carp
Omega-3 - DPA 0.012g 0.105g Carp

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Squid Carp
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
102%
Squid
31%
Carp
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
185%
Squid
55%
Carp

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Squid
Squid is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.152g)
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?
Carp
Carp is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 140mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Carp
Carp contains less Sodium (difference - 681mg)
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. Squid - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172010/nutrients
  2. Carp - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174185/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.