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Squid vs. Rainbow trout — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are squid and rainbow trout different?

  • Squid is higher in iron, vitamin B2, selenium, copper, phosphorus, vitamin B12, and zinc; however, rainbow trout is richer in vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for iron for squid is 132% higher.
  • Squid contains 22 times more copper than rainbow trout. While squid contains 0.998mg of copper, rainbow trout contains only 0.046mg.
  • Rainbow trout has less sodium.

Mollusks, cuttlefish, mixed species, cooked, moist heat and Fish, trout, rainbow, farmed, raw 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.
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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 18% 7.5% 33% 12% 15% 12% 97% 6.7% 1.4% 129%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +140%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +620%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +69%
Contains more IronIron +3396.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +2069.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +668.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +156.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1800%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +279.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.1%

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
5
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% 68% 0% 0% 4.3% 399% 41% 54% 62% 675% 0% 18% 0%
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 9.7% 28% 47% 239% 30% 21% 104% 100% 78% 538% 0.25% 8.3% 35%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +193.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +141.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1821.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +25.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +118.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +605.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +154.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +85.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +25.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Squid
3
32% 61% 3%
Protein: 32.48 g
Fats: 1.4 g
Carbs: 1.64 g
Water: 61.12 g
Other: 3.36 g
20% 6% 74%
Protein: 19.94 g
Fats: 6.18 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.8 g
Other: 0.08 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +62.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +4100%
Contains more FatsFats +341.4%
Contains more WaterWater +20.7%

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
28% 41% 31%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.383 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.979 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.507 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -82.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1121.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +462.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Squid Rainbow trout DV% diff.
Iron 10.84mg 0.31mg 132%
Vitamin B2 1.729mg 0.09mg 126%
Selenium 89.6µg 23.6µg 120%
Copper 0.998mg 0.046mg 106%
Vitamin D 15.9µg 80%
Vitamin D 635IU 79%
Cholesterol 224mg 59mg 55%
Phosphorus 580mg 226mg 51%
Vitamin B12 5.4µg 4.3µg 46%
Sodium 744mg 51mg 30%
Zinc 3.46mg 0.45mg 27%
Protein 32.48g 19.94g 25%
Vitamin B3 2.189mg 5.567mg 21%
Calcium 180mg 25mg 16%
Vitamin E 2.34mg 16%
Vitamin B5 0.9mg 1.667mg 15%
Vitamin A 203µg 84µg 13%
Choline 65mg 12%
Vitamin B1 0.017mg 0.12mg 9%
Manganese 0.209mg 0.011mg 9%
Potassium 637mg 377mg 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.268g 1.507g 8%
Magnesium 60mg 25mg 8%
Fats 1.4g 6.18g 7%
Vitamin C 8.5mg 2.9mg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 0.162g 1.979g 5%
Vitamin B6 0.27mg 0.34mg 5%
Saturated fat 0.236g 1.383g 5%
Folate 24µg 11µg 3%
Calories 158kcal 141kcal 1%
Carbs 1.64g 0g 1%
Net carbs 1.64g 0g N/A
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0%
Trans fat 0.047g N/A
Tryptophan 0.364mg 0.234mg 0%
Threonine 1.398mg 0.915mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.414mg 0.962mg 0%
Leucine 2.287mg 1.696mg 0%
Lysine 2.427mg 1.916mg 0%
Methionine 0.733mg 0.618mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.164mg 0.815mg 0%
Valine 1.419mg 1.075mg 0%
Histidine 0.624mg 0.614mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.078g 0.217g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.132g 0.516g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.059g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.012g 0.091g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.02g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.04g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.466g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Squid Rainbow trout
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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%
Squid
95%
Rainbow trout
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
185%
Squid
33%
Rainbow trout

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Squid
Squid is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Squid
Squid is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.147g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Squid
Squid is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Squid
Squid is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Squid
Squid is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Rainbow trout
Rainbow trout is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 165mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rainbow trout
Rainbow trout contains less Sodium (difference - 693mg)
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. Rainbow trout - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173717/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.