Squid vs. Fish sticks — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between squid and fish sticks?
- Squid has more vitamin B12, selenium, iron, vitamin B2, copper, phosphorus, zinc, and calcium than fish sticks.
- Squid's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 185% higher.
- Fish sticks have 17 times less copper than squid. Squid has 0.998mg of copper, while fish sticks have 0.059mg.
- 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +140% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1025% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +244.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1190.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1591.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +723.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +203.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +14.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +470.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +4975% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1390.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +42.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +230.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +246.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +462.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +617.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
32.48 g
Fats:
1.4 g
Carbs:
1.64 g
Water:
61.12 g
Other:
3.36 g
Protein:
11.01 g
Fats:
16.23 g
Carbs:
21.66 g
Water:
49.5 g
Other:
1.6 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +195% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +23.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +110% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1059.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1220.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.236 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.162 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.268 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.733 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.193 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
7.824 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -93.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1871% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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.
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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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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 5.4µg | 0.96µg | 185% |
| Selenium | 89.6µg | 15.7µg | 134% |
| Iron | 10.84mg | 0.84mg | 125% |
| Vitamin B2 | 1.729mg | 0.116mg | 124% |
| Copper | 0.998mg | 0.059mg | 104% |
| Cholesterol | 224mg | 28mg | 65% |
| Phosphorus | 580mg | 191mg | 56% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.268g | 7.824g | 50% |
| Vitamin E | 6.88mg | 46% | |
| Protein | 32.48g | 11.01g | 43% |
| Zinc | 3.46mg | 0.42mg | 28% |
| Fats | 1.4g | 16.23g | 23% |
| Vitamin A | 203µg | 4µg | 22% |
| Calcium | 180mg | 16mg | 16% |
| Saturated fat | 0.236g | 3.733g | 16% |
| Sodium | 744mg | 402mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.27mg | 0.078mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.9mg | 0.272mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 637mg | 185mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.017mg | 0.122mg | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 8.5mg | 0mg | 9% |
| Starch | 20.46g | 8% | |
| Magnesium | 60mg | 25mg | 8% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.162g | 3.193g | 8% |
| Choline | 42.8mg | 8% | |
| Carbs | 1.64g | 21.66g | 7% |
| Calories | 158kcal | 277kcal | 6% |
| Fiber | 0g | 1.5g | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.189mg | 1.536mg | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 4.7µg | 4% | |
| Manganese | 0.209mg | 0.182mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 1.64g | 20.16g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 1IU | 0% | |
| Sugar | 1.65g | N/A | |
| Folate | 24µg | 24µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.124g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.364mg | 0.122mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.398mg | 0.372mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.414mg | 0.429mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.287mg | 0.852mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.427mg | 0.795mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.733mg | 0.296mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.164mg | 0.47mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.419mg | 0.5mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.624mg | 0.23mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.1g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.078g | 0.05g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.132g | 0.088g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.236g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.012g | 0.004g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.011g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.003g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 7.289g | 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
104%
33%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
185%
35%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Squid is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.65g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Squid is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.497g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Squid is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Squid is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fish sticks is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 196mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fish sticks contains less Sodium (difference - 342mg)
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.