Squid vs. Mackerel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between squid and mackerel?
- Squid is richer in iron, vitamin B2, copper, selenium, phosphorus, and zinc, while mackerel is higher in vitamin B12 and vitamin B3.
- Mackerel's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 567% higher.
- Mackerel has 11 times less copper than squid. Squid has 0.998mg of copper, while mackerel has 0.094mg.
- Mackerel is lower in sodium.
We used Mollusks, cuttlefish, mixed species, cooked, moist heat and Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, cooked, dry heat types in this comparison.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +1100% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +58.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +590.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +961.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +268.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +108.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +945% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +73.6% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +61.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -88.8% |
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 | +2025% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +275.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +319.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +835.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +212.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +70.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +251.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +36.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +14.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1172.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +50.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -94.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +4224.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1504.5% |
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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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 5.4µg | 19µg | 567% |
| Iron | 10.84mg | 1.57mg | 116% |
| Vitamin B2 | 1.729mg | 0.412mg | 101% |
| Copper | 0.998mg | 0.094mg | 100% |
| Selenium | 89.6µg | 51.6µg | 69% |
| Cholesterol | 224mg | 75mg | 50% |
| Phosphorus | 580mg | 278mg | 43% |
| Sodium | 744mg | 83mg | 29% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.189mg | 6.85mg | 29% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.268g | 4.3g | 27% |
| Fats | 1.4g | 17.81g | 25% |
| Zinc | 3.46mg | 0.94mg | 23% |
| Saturated fat | 0.236g | 4.176g | 18% |
| Calcium | 180mg | 15mg | 17% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.162g | 7.006g | 17% |
| Vitamin A | 203µg | 54µg | 17% |
| Protein | 32.48g | 23.85g | 17% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.27mg | 0.46mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.017mg | 0.159mg | 12% |
| Magnesium | 60mg | 97mg | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 8.5mg | 0.4mg | 9% |
| Manganese | 0.209mg | 0.02mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 637mg | 401mg | 7% |
| Folate | 24µg | 2µg | 6% |
| Calories | 158kcal | 262kcal | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.9mg | 0.99mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 1.64g | 0g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 1.64g | 0g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.364mg | 0.267mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.398mg | 1.045mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.414mg | 1.099mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.287mg | 1.938mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.427mg | 2.19mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.733mg | 0.706mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.164mg | 0.931mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.419mg | 1.228mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.624mg | 0.702mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.078g | 0.504g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.132g | 0.699g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.012g | 0.106g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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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217%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
185%
64%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Squid is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.94g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Squid is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Squid is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Squid is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mackerel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 149mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mackerel contains less Sodium (difference - 661mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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.