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Squid vs. Gefilte fish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Squid and Gefilte fish different?

  • Squid has more Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B2, Iron, Copper, Phosphorus, Zinc, Vitamin A, and Potassium than Gefilte fish.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Squid is 190% higher.
  • Squid contains 29 times more Vitamin B2 than Gefilte fish. While Squid contains 1.729mg of Vitamin B2, Gefilte fish contains only 0.059mg.
  • Gefilte fish has less Cholesterol.

Mollusks, cuttlefish, mixed species, cooked, moist heat and Fish, gefiltefish, commercial, sweet recipe 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
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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 6.4% 6.9% 8% 93% 65% 22% 31% 68% 9.5% 57%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +566.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +682.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +600%
Contains more IronIron +337.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +411.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +322%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +694.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +186.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +753.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -29.6%

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
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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% 41% 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 2.7% 5.3% 0% 0% 16% 14% 19% 12% 18% 105% 0% 2.3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +962.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +658.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +2830.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +118.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +350%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +237.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +542.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +700%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +282.4%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Squid
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32% 61% 3%
Protein: 32.48 g
Fats: 1.4 g
Carbs: 1.64 g
Water: 61.12 g
Other: 3.36 g
9% 2% 7% 80%
Protein: 9.07 g
Fats: 1.73 g
Carbs: 7.41 g
Water: 80.35 g
Other: 1.44 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +258.1%
Contains more OtherOther +133.3%
Contains more FatsFats +23.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +351.8%
Contains more WaterWater +31.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Squid
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35% 24% 40%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.236 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.162 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.268 g
27% 54% 19%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.412 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.824 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.285 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -42.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +408.6%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~0.285g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Squid Gefilte fish Opinion
Calories 158kcal 84kcal Squid
Protein 32.48g 9.07g Squid
Fats 1.4g 1.73g Gefilte fish
Vitamin C 8.5mg 0.8mg Squid
Net carbs 1.64g 7.41g Gefilte fish
Carbs 1.64g 7.41g Gefilte fish
Cholesterol 224mg 30mg Gefilte fish
Magnesium 60mg 9mg Squid
Calcium 180mg 23mg Squid
Potassium 637mg 91mg Squid
Iron 10.84mg 2.48mg Squid
Copper 0.998mg 0.195mg Squid
Zinc 3.46mg 0.82mg Squid
Phosphorus 580mg 73mg Squid
Sodium 744mg 524mg Gefilte fish
Vitamin A 675IU 89IU Squid
Vitamin A 203µg 27µg Squid
Manganese 0.209mg 0.073mg Squid
Selenium 89.6µg 10.5µg Squid
Vitamin B1 0.017mg 0.065mg Gefilte fish
Vitamin B2 1.729mg 0.059mg Squid
Vitamin B3 2.189mg 1mg Squid
Vitamin B5 0.9mg 0.2mg Squid
Vitamin B6 0.27mg 0.08mg Squid
Vitamin B12 5.4µg 0.84µg Squid
Folate 24µg 3µg Squid
Saturated Fat 0.236g 0.412g Squid
Monounsaturated Fat 0.162g 0.824g Gefilte fish
Polyunsaturated fat 0.268g 0.285g Gefilte fish
Tryptophan 0.364mg 0.086mg Squid
Threonine 1.398mg 0.488mg Squid
Isoleucine 1.414mg 0.486mg Squid
Leucine 2.287mg 0.81mg Squid
Lysine 2.427mg 0.842mg Squid
Methionine 0.733mg 0.255mg Squid
Phenylalanine 1.164mg 0.493mg Squid
Valine 1.419mg 0.548mg Squid
Histidine 0.624mg 0.261mg Squid
Omega-3 - EPA 0.078g 0.075g Squid
Omega-3 - DHA 0.132g 0.045g Squid
Omega-3 - DPA 0.012g 0.027g Gefilte fish

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Squid Gefilte fish
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
102%
Squid
15%
Gefilte fish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
185%
Squid
37%
Gefilte fish

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Squid
Squid is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.176g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Squid
Squid is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Squid
Squid is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Squid
Squid is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Gefilte fish
Gefilte fish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 194mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Gefilte fish
Gefilte fish contains less Sodium (difference - 220mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Gefilte fish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171961/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.