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Squid as food vs. Fish sticks — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Squid as food and Fish sticks?

  • Squid as food has more Vitamin B12, Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B2, Copper, Phosphorus, Zinc, and Vitamin A RAE than Fish sticks.
  • Squid as food's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 185% higher.
  • Fish sticks have 51 times less Vitamin A RAE than Squid as food. Squid as food has 203µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Fish sticks have 4µg.
  • Fish sticks are lower in Cholesterol.

We used Mollusks, cuttlefish, mixed species, cooked, moist heat and Fish, fish sticks, frozen, prepared 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.
Squid as food
Squid as food
9
:
1
Fish sticks
Fish sticks
Contains more Calcium +1025%
Contains more Iron +1190.5%
Contains more Magnesium +140%
Contains more Phosphorus +203.7%
Contains more Potassium +244.3%
Contains more Zinc +723.8%
Contains more Copper +1591.5%
Contains more Manganese +14.8%
Contains more Selenium +470.7%
Contains less Sodium -46%
Squid as food
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 54% 407% 43% 249% 57% 98% 95% 333% 28% 489%
Fish sticks
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 32% 18% 82% 17% 53% 12% 20% 24% 86%
Contains more Calcium +1025%
Contains more Iron +1190.5%
Contains more Magnesium +140%
Contains more Phosphorus +203.7%
Contains more Potassium +244.3%
Contains more Zinc +723.8%
Contains more Copper +1591.5%
Contains more Manganese +14.8%
Contains more Selenium +470.7%
Contains less Sodium -46%

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 as food
Squid as food
7
:
4
Fish sticks
Fish sticks
Contains more Vitamin A +3650%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1390.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +42.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +230.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +246.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +462.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +617.6%
Equal in Folate - 24
Squid as food
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 41% 0% 0% 29% 5% 399% 42% 54% 63% 18% 676% 0%
Fish sticks
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 138% 0% 0% 31% 27% 29% 17% 18% 18% 120% 12%
Contains more Vitamin A +3650%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1390.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +42.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +230.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +246.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +462.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +617.6%
Equal in Folate - 24

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Squid as food
Squid as food
3
:
2
Fish sticks
Fish sticks
Contains more Protein +195%
Contains more Water +23.5%
Contains more Other +110%
Contains more Fats +1059.3%
Contains more Carbs +1220.7%
Squid as food
32% 61% 3%
Protein: 32.48 g
Fats: 1.4 g
Carbs: 1.64 g
Water: 61.12 g
Other: 3.36 g
Fish sticks
11% 16% 22% 50%
Protein: 11.01 g
Fats: 16.23 g
Carbs: 21.66 g
Water: 49.5 g
Other: 1.6 g
Contains more Protein +195%
Contains more Water +23.5%
Contains more Other +110%
Contains more Fats +1059.3%
Contains more Carbs +1220.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Squid as food
Squid as food
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2
Fish sticks
Fish sticks
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1871%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2819.4%
Squid as food
35% 24% 40%
Saturated Fat: 0.236 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.162 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.268 g
Fish sticks
25% 22% 53%
Saturated Fat: 3.733 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.193 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.824 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1871%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2819.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Squid as food Fish sticks Opinion
Net carbs 1.64g 20.16g Fish sticks
Protein 32.48g 11.01g Squid as food
Fats 1.4g 16.23g Fish sticks
Carbs 1.64g 21.66g Fish sticks
Calories 158kcal 277kcal Fish sticks
Starch 20.46g Fish sticks
Fructose 0.1g Fish sticks
Sugar 1.65g Squid as food
Fiber 0g 1.5g Fish sticks
Calcium 180mg 16mg Squid as food
Iron 10.84mg 0.84mg Squid as food
Magnesium 60mg 25mg Squid as food
Phosphorus 580mg 191mg Squid as food
Potassium 637mg 185mg Squid as food
Sodium 744mg 402mg Fish sticks
Zinc 3.46mg 0.42mg Squid as food
Copper 0.998mg 0.059mg Squid as food
Manganese 0.209mg 0.182mg Squid as food
Selenium 89.6µg 15.7µg Squid as food
Vitamin A 675IU 18IU Squid as food
Vitamin A RAE 203µg 4µg Squid as food
Vitamin E 6.88mg Fish sticks
Vitamin D 1IU Fish sticks
Vitamin C 8.5mg 0mg Squid as food
Vitamin B1 0.017mg 0.122mg Fish sticks
Vitamin B2 1.729mg 0.116mg Squid as food
Vitamin B3 2.189mg 1.536mg Squid as food
Vitamin B5 0.9mg 0.272mg Squid as food
Vitamin B6 0.27mg 0.078mg Squid as food
Folate 24µg 24µg
Vitamin B12 5.4µg 0.96µg Squid as food
Vitamin K 4.7µg Fish sticks
Tryptophan 0.364mg 0.122mg Squid as food
Threonine 1.398mg 0.372mg Squid as food
Isoleucine 1.414mg 0.429mg Squid as food
Leucine 2.287mg 0.852mg Squid as food
Lysine 2.427mg 0.795mg Squid as food
Methionine 0.733mg 0.296mg Squid as food
Phenylalanine 1.164mg 0.47mg Squid as food
Valine 1.419mg 0.5mg Squid as food
Histidine 0.624mg 0.23mg Squid as food
Cholesterol 224mg 28mg Fish sticks
Trans Fat 0.124g Squid as food
Saturated Fat 0.236g 3.733g Squid as food
Omega-3 - DHA 0.132g 0.088g Squid as food
Omega-3 - EPA 0.078g 0.05g Squid as food
Omega-3 - DPA 0.012g 0.004g Squid as food
Monounsaturated Fat 0.162g 3.193g Fish sticks
Polyunsaturated fat 0.268g 7.824g Fish sticks
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g Fish sticks
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 7.289g Fish sticks
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g Fish sticks
Omega-3 - ALA 0.236g Fish sticks
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Fish sticks

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Squid as food Fish sticks
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
110%
Squid as food
34%
Fish sticks
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
185%
Squid as food
35%
Fish sticks

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Squid as food
Squid as food is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.65g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Squid as food
Squid as food is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.497g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Squid as food
Squid as food is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Squid as food
Squid as food is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fish sticks
Fish sticks contains less Sodium (difference - 342mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fish sticks
Fish sticks is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 196mg)
Which food is cheaper?
?
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 as food - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172010/nutrients
  2. Fish sticks - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174195/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.