Squid vs. Crayfish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between squid and crayfish
- Squid is higher than crayfish in vitamin B12, vitamin B2, iron, selenium, phosphorus, copper, zinc, and vitamin B6.
- Squid covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 135% more than crayfish.
- Squid contains 20 times more vitamin B2 than crayfish. While squid contains 1.729mg of vitamin B2, crayfish contains only 0.085mg.
- The amount of sodium in crayfish is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Mollusks, cuttlefish, mixed species, cooked, moist heat and Crustaceans, crayfish, mixed species, wild, 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +81.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +200% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +115.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1206% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +45.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +96.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +114.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +144.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -87.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +149.8% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +844.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1253.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1934.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +55.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +255.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +151.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +194.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +83.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +93.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +16.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +26.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +29.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -23.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +50.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +36.9% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 5.4µg | 2.15µg | 135% |
| Vitamin B2 | 1.729mg | 0.085mg | 126% |
| Iron | 10.84mg | 0.83mg | 125% |
| Selenium | 89.6µg | 36.7µg | 96% |
| Phosphorus | 580mg | 270mg | 44% |
| Copper | 0.998mg | 0.685mg | 35% |
| Protein | 32.48g | 16.77g | 31% |
| Cholesterol | 224mg | 133mg | 30% |
| Sodium | 744mg | 94mg | 28% |
| Vitamin A | 203µg | 15µg | 21% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.27mg | 0.076mg | 15% |
| Zinc | 3.46mg | 1.76mg | 15% |
| Choline | 80.9mg | 15% | |
| Manganese | 0.209mg | 0.522mg | 14% |
| Calcium | 180mg | 60mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 637mg | 296mg | 10% |
| Vitamin E | 1.5mg | 10% | |
| Vitamin C | 8.5mg | 0.9mg | 8% |
| Magnesium | 60mg | 33mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.9mg | 0.58mg | 6% |
| Folate | 24µg | 44µg | 5% |
| Calories | 158kcal | 82kcal | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.017mg | 0.05mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.268g | 0.367g | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.189mg | 2.28mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 1.64g | 0g | 1% |
| Fats | 1.4g | 1.2g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 1.64g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.236g | 0.181g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.162g | 0.244g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.364mg | 0.234mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.398mg | 0.676mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.414mg | 0.811mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.287mg | 1.329mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.427mg | 1.457mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.733mg | 0.472mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.164mg | 0.706mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.419mg | 0.786mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.624mg | 0.341mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.078g | 0.119g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.132g | 0.047g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.012g | 0g | N/A |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Squid is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Squid is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Squid is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Crayfish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 91mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Crayfish contains less Sodium (difference - 650mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Crayfish is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.055g)
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.