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

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The main differences between Squid as food and Catfish

  • Squid as food is richer than Catfish in Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B12, Copper, Phosphorus, Zinc, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from Squid as food is 145% higher.
  • Squid as food contains 203 times more Vitamin A RAE than Catfish. Squid as food contains 203µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Catfish contains 1µg.
  • Catfish contains less Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Mollusks, cuttlefish, mixed species, cooked, moist heat and Fish, catfish, channel, farmed, 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.
Squid as food
Squid as food
9
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1
Catfish
Catfish
Contains more Calcium +1900%
Contains more Iron +3771.4%
Contains more Magnesium +160.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +134.8%
Contains more Potassium +74%
Contains more Zinc +496.6%
Contains more Copper +2459%
Contains more Manganese +1061.1%
Contains more Selenium +805.1%
Contains less Sodium -84%
Squid as food
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 54% 407% 43% 249% 57% 98% 95% 333% 28% 489%
Catfish
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 11% 17% 106% 33% 16% 16% 14% 3% 54%
Contains more Calcium +1900%
Contains more Iron +3771.4%
Contains more Magnesium +160.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +134.8%
Contains more Potassium +74%
Contains more Zinc +496.6%
Contains more Copper +2459%
Contains more Manganese +1061.1%
Contains more Selenium +805.1%
Contains less Sodium -84%

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 as food
Squid as food
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:
5
Catfish
Catfish
Contains more Vitamin A +33650%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1629%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +11%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +52.5%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +94.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +41.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +16.4%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.811
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%
Catfish
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 20% 9% 0% 6% 24% 48% 49% 41% 9% 348% 7%
Contains more Vitamin A +33650%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1629%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +11%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +52.5%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +94.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +41.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +16.4%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.811

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Squid as food
Squid as food
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2
Catfish
Catfish
Contains more Protein +76.1%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Fats +413.6%
Contains more Water +22.1%
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
Catfish
18% 7% 75%
Protein: 18.44 g
Fats: 7.19 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 74.65 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more Protein +76.1%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Fats +413.6%
Contains more Water +22.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Squid as food
Squid as food
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2
Catfish
Catfish
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1822.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +405.2%
Squid as food
35% 24% 40%
Saturated Fat: 0.236 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.162 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.268 g
Catfish
26% 51% 22%
Saturated Fat: 1.586 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.115 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.354 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1822.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +405.2%

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 Catfish
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Squid as food Catfish Opinion
Net carbs 1.64g 0g Squid as food
Protein 32.48g 18.44g Squid as food
Fats 1.4g 7.19g Catfish
Carbs 1.64g 0g Squid as food
Calories 158kcal 144kcal Squid as food
Calcium 180mg 9mg Squid as food
Iron 10.84mg 0.28mg Squid as food
Magnesium 60mg 23mg Squid as food
Phosphorus 580mg 247mg Squid as food
Potassium 637mg 366mg Squid as food
Sodium 744mg 119mg Catfish
Zinc 3.46mg 0.58mg Squid as food
Copper 0.998mg 0.039mg Squid as food
Manganese 0.209mg 0.018mg Squid as food
Selenium 89.6µg 9.9µg Squid as food
Vitamin A 675IU 2IU Squid as food
Vitamin A RAE 203µg 1µg Squid as food
Vitamin E 0.97mg Catfish
Vitamin D 10IU Catfish
Vitamin D 0.3µg Catfish
Vitamin C 8.5mg 0mg Squid as food
Vitamin B1 0.017mg 0.024mg Catfish
Vitamin B2 1.729mg 0.1mg Squid as food
Vitamin B3 2.189mg 2.548mg Catfish
Vitamin B5 0.9mg 0.811mg Squid as food
Vitamin B6 0.27mg 0.177mg Squid as food
Folate 24µg 12µg Squid as food
Vitamin B12 5.4µg 2.78µg Squid as food
Vitamin K 2.5µg Catfish
Tryptophan 0.364mg 0.22mg Squid as food
Threonine 1.398mg 0.833mg Squid as food
Isoleucine 1.414mg 0.82mg Squid as food
Leucine 2.287mg 1.396mg Squid as food
Lysine 2.427mg 1.677mg Squid as food
Methionine 0.733mg 0.539mg Squid as food
Phenylalanine 1.164mg 0.735mg Squid as food
Valine 1.419mg 0.894mg Squid as food
Histidine 0.624mg 0.404mg Squid as food
Cholesterol 224mg 66mg Catfish
Trans Fat 0.063g Squid as food
Saturated Fat 0.236g 1.586g Squid as food
Omega-3 - DHA 0.132g 0.069g Squid as food
Omega-3 - EPA 0.078g 0.02g Squid as food
Omega-3 - DPA 0.012g 0.018g Catfish
Monounsaturated Fat 0.162g 3.115g Catfish
Polyunsaturated fat 0.268g 1.354g Catfish
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.049g Catfish

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Squid as food Catfish
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
46%
Catfish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
185%
Squid as food
27%
Catfish

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Squid as food
Squid as food is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Squid as food
Squid as food is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.35g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Squid as food
Squid as food is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Squid as food
Squid as food is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Catfish
Catfish contains less Sodium (difference - 625mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Catfish
Catfish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 158mg)
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. Catfish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175166/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.