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Squid vs. Cod — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between squid and cod

  • Squid is richer in vitamin B12, iron, vitamin B2, copper, selenium, phosphorus, and zinc, yet cod is richer in vitamin B5.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B5 for cod is 3042% higher.
  • Squid contains 36 times more Copper than cod. Squid contains 0.998mg of Copper, while cod contains 0.028mg.
  • Cod contains less sodium.

Food types used in this article are Mollusks, cuttlefish, mixed species, cooked, moist heat and Fish, cod, Atlantic, raw.

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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
9
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%
Cod
Cod
1
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 23% 4.8% 36% 14% 9.3% 12% 87% 7% 2% 181%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +87.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1025%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +54.2%
Contains more IronIron +2752.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +3464.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +668.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +185.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1293.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +170.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.7%

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.
Squid
5
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%
Cod
Cod
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 3.3% 2.4% 13% 27% 19% 15% 39% 9180% 57% 114% 0.25% 5.3% 36%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +750%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1587.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +2560%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +493.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +242.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +347.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +16900%
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~2.063mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.245mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Squid
4
32% 61% 3%
Protein: 32.48 g
Fats: 1.4 g
Carbs: 1.64 g
Water: 61.12 g
Other: 3.36 g
Cod
Cod
1
18% 81%
Protein: 17.81 g
Fats: 0.67 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 81.22 g
Other: 0.3 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +82.4%
Contains more FatsFats +109%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +1020%
Contains more WaterWater +32.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Squid
2
35% 24% 40%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.236 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.162 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.268 g
Cod
Cod
1
29% 21% 51%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.131 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.094 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.231 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +72.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +16%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -44.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Squid Cod Opinion
Calories 158kcal 82kcal Squid
Protein 32.48g 17.81g Squid
Fats 1.4g 0.67g Squid
Vitamin C 8.5mg 1mg Squid
Net carbs 1.64g 0g Squid
Carbs 1.64g 0g Squid
Cholesterol 224mg 43mg Cod
Vitamin D 36IU Cod
Magnesium 60mg 32mg Squid
Calcium 180mg 16mg Squid
Potassium 637mg 413mg Squid
Iron 10.84mg 0.38mg Squid
Copper 0.998mg 0.028mg Squid
Zinc 3.46mg 0.45mg Squid
Phosphorus 580mg 203mg Squid
Sodium 744mg 54mg Cod
Vitamin A 675IU 40IU Squid
Vitamin A 203µg 12µg Squid
Vitamin E 0.64mg Cod
Vitamin D 0.9µg Cod
Manganese 0.209mg 0.015mg Squid
Selenium 89.6µg 33.1µg Squid
Vitamin B1 0.017mg 0.076mg Cod
Vitamin B2 1.729mg 0.065mg Squid
Vitamin B3 2.189mg 2.063mg Squid
Vitamin B5 0.9mg 153mg Cod
Vitamin B6 0.27mg 0.245mg Squid
Vitamin B12 5.4µg 0.91µg Squid
Vitamin K 0.1µg Cod
Folate 24µg 7µg Squid
Choline 65.2mg Cod
Saturated Fat 0.236g 0.131g Cod
Monounsaturated Fat 0.162g 0.094g Squid
Polyunsaturated fat 0.268g 0.231g Squid
Tryptophan 0.364mg 0.199mg Squid
Threonine 1.398mg 0.781mg Squid
Isoleucine 1.414mg 0.821mg Squid
Leucine 2.287mg 1.447mg Squid
Lysine 2.427mg 1.635mg Squid
Methionine 0.733mg 0.527mg Squid
Phenylalanine 1.164mg 0.695mg Squid
Valine 1.419mg 0.917mg Squid
Histidine 0.624mg 0.524mg Squid
Omega-3 - EPA 0.078g 0.064g Squid
Omega-3 - DHA 0.132g 0.12g Squid
Omega-3 - DPA 0.012g 0.01g Squid

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Squid Cod
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
732%
Cod
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
185%
Squid
38%
Cod

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Squid
Squid is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
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 - $1.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Squid
Squid is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cod
Cod is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 181mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cod
Cod contains less Sodium (difference - 690mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cod
Cod is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.105g)
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 - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172010/nutrients
  2. Cod - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171955/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.