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Squid vs. Eel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Squid and Eel

  • Squid is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B2, Iron, Copper, Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, and Calcium, yet Eel is higher in Vitamin A.
  • Squid covers your daily Selenium needs 148% more than Eel.
  • Squid contains 34 times more Copper than Eel. While Squid contains 0.998mg of Copper, Eel contains only 0.029mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Eel is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Mollusks, cuttlefish, mixed species, cooked, moist heat and Fish, eel, mixed species, 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
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%
Eel
Eel
1
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 7.8% 31% 24% 9.7% 57% 119% 8.5% 5.2% 45%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +130.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +592.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +82.5%
Contains more IronIron +1593.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +3341.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +66.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +109.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +422.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +979.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91.3%

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%
Eel
Eel
3
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 6% 227% 0% 0% 46% 12% 84% 17% 18% 361% 0% 13% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +372.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +3290.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +221.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +250.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +86.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +41.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +461%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +976.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +105%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
Eel
Eel
1
24% 15% 59% 2%
Protein: 23.65 g
Fats: 14.95 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.31 g
Other: 2.09 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +37.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +60.8%
Contains more FatsFats +967.9%
~equal in Water ~59.31g

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
Eel
Eel
2
22% 69% 9%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.023 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 9.218 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.214 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -92.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +5590.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +353%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Squid Eel Opinion
Calories 158kcal 236kcal Eel
Protein 32.48g 23.65g Squid
Fats 1.4g 14.95g Eel
Vitamin C 8.5mg 1.8mg Squid
Net carbs 1.64g 0g Squid
Carbs 1.64g 0g Squid
Cholesterol 224mg 161mg Eel
Magnesium 60mg 26mg Squid
Calcium 180mg 26mg Squid
Potassium 637mg 349mg Squid
Iron 10.84mg 0.64mg Squid
Copper 0.998mg 0.029mg Squid
Zinc 3.46mg 2.08mg Squid
Phosphorus 580mg 277mg Squid
Sodium 744mg 65mg Eel
Vitamin A 675IU 3787IU Eel
Vitamin A 203µg 1137µg Eel
Manganese 0.209mg 0.04mg Squid
Selenium 89.6µg 8.3µg Squid
Vitamin B1 0.017mg 0.183mg Eel
Vitamin B2 1.729mg 0.051mg Squid
Vitamin B3 2.189mg 4.487mg Eel
Vitamin B5 0.9mg 0.28mg Squid
Vitamin B6 0.27mg 0.077mg Squid
Vitamin B12 5.4µg 2.89µg Squid
Folate 24µg 17µg Squid
Saturated Fat 0.236g 3.023g Squid
Monounsaturated Fat 0.162g 9.218g Eel
Polyunsaturated fat 0.268g 1.214g Eel
Tryptophan 0.364mg 0.265mg Squid
Threonine 1.398mg 1.037mg Squid
Isoleucine 1.414mg 1.09mg Squid
Leucine 2.287mg 1.922mg Squid
Lysine 2.427mg 2.171mg Squid
Methionine 0.733mg 0.7mg Squid
Phenylalanine 1.164mg 0.923mg Squid
Valine 1.419mg 1.218mg Squid
Histidine 0.624mg 0.696mg Eel
Omega-3 - EPA 0.078g 0.108g Eel
Omega-3 - DHA 0.132g 0.081g Squid
Omega-3 - DPA 0.012g 0.095g Eel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Squid Eel
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
60%
Eel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
185%
Squid
33%
Eel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Squid
Squid is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.787g)
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 lower in Cholesterol?
Eel
Eel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 63mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Eel
Eel contains less Sodium (difference - 679mg)
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 - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172010/nutrients
  2. Eel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174194/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.