Squid as food vs. Mackerel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Squid as food and Mackerel different?
- Squid as food is higher in Vitamin B2, Iron, Copper, Phosphorus, Selenium, and Zinc, however, Mackerel is richer in Vitamin B12.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Mackerel is 275% higher.
- Squid as food contains 10 times more Copper than Mackerel. While Squid as food contains 0.998mg of Copper, Mackerel contains only 0.1mg.
- Mackerel has less Cholesterol.
Mollusks, cuttlefish, mixed species, cooked, moist heat and Fish, mackerel, salted are the varieties used in this article.
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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.
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Calcium
+172.7%
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Iron
+674.3%
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Phosphorus
+128.3%
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Potassium
+22.5%
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Sodium
-83.3%
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Zinc
+214.5%
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Copper
+898%
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Selenium
+22.1%
Equal in Magnesium - 60
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Calcium
+172.7%
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Iron
+674.3%
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Phosphorus
+128.3%
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Potassium
+22.5%
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-83.3%
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Zinc
+214.5%
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Copper
+898%
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Selenium
+22.1%
Equal in Magnesium - 60
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.
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Vitamin A
+329.9%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B2
+810%
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Folate
+60%
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Vitamin B1
+17.6%
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Vitamin B3
+50.8%
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Vitamin B6
+51.9%
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Vitamin B12
+122.2%
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Vitamin A
+329.9%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B2
+810%
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Folate
+60%
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Vitamin B1
+17.6%
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Vitamin B3
+50.8%
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Vitamin B6
+51.9%
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Vitamin B12
+122.2%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+75.6%
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+∞%
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Water
+42.1%
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Fats
+1692.9%
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+298.8%
Protein:
32.48 g
Fats:
1.4 g
Carbs:
1.64 g
Water:
61.12 g
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3.36 g
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18.5 g
Fats:
25.1 g
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0 g
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43 g
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13.4 g
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Protein
+75.6%
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+∞%
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+42.1%
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+1692.9%
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+298.8%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-96.7%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+5035.8%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+2217.2%
Saturated Fat:
0.236 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.162 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.268 g
Saturated Fat:
7.148 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
8.32 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
6.21 g
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Saturated Fat
-96.7%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+5035.8%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+2217.2%
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 1.64g | 0g |
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| Protein | 32.48g | 18.5g |
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| Fats | 1.4g | 25.1g |
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| Carbs | 1.64g | 0g |
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| Calories | 158kcal | 305kcal |
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| Calcium | 180mg | 66mg |
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| Iron | 10.84mg | 1.4mg |
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| Magnesium | 60mg | 60mg | |
| Phosphorus | 580mg | 254mg |
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| Potassium | 637mg | 520mg |
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| Sodium | 744mg | 4450mg |
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| Zinc | 3.46mg | 1.1mg |
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| Copper | 0.998mg | 0.1mg |
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| Manganese | 0.209mg |
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| Selenium | 89.6µg | 73.4µg |
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| Vitamin A | 675IU | 157IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 203µg | 47µg |
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| Vitamin E | 2.38mg |
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| Vitamin D | 1006IU |
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| Vitamin D | 25.2µg |
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| Vitamin C | 8.5mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.017mg | 0.02mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 1.729mg | 0.19mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 2.189mg | 3.3mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.9mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.27mg | 0.41mg |
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| Folate | 24µg | 15µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 5.4µg | 12µg |
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| Vitamin K | 7.8µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.364mg |
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| Threonine | 1.398mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.414mg |
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| Leucine | 2.287mg |
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| Lysine | 2.427mg |
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| Methionine | 0.733mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.164mg |
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| Valine | 1.419mg |
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| Histidine | 0.624mg |
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| Cholesterol | 224mg | 95mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.236g | 7.148g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.132g | 2.965g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.078g | 1.619g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.012g | 0.391g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.162g | 8.32g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.268g | 6.21g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low 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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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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131%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Squid as food is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Squid as food contains less Sodium (difference - 3706mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Squid as food is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.912g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Squid as food is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Squid as food is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Squid as food is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mackerel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 129mg)
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.