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Squid vs. Grouper fish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Squid and Grouper fish

  • Grouper fish contains less Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Iron, Copper, Selenium, Phosphorus, Zinc, and Vitamin A than Squid.
  • Squid's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 196% higher.
  • Grouper fish contains 288 times less Vitamin B2 than Squid. Squid contains 1.729mg of Vitamin B2, while Grouper fish contains 0.006mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Grouper fish is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Mollusks, cuttlefish, mixed species, cooked, moist heat and Fish, grouper, mixed species, cooked, dry heat.

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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 26% 6.3% 42% 43% 15% 14% 61% 6.9% 1.6% 255%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +62.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +757.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +34.1%
Contains more IronIron +850.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +2117.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +578.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +305.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1641.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +91.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.9%

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
6
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 0% 9.9% 0% 0% 20% 1.4% 7.1% 52% 81% 86% 0% 7.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +309.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +28716.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +474.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +682.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +140%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +376.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +29.6%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.87mg
~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
25% 73%
Protein: 24.84 g
Fats: 1.3 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.36 g
Other: 0.5 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +30.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +572%
Contains more WaterWater +20%
~equal in Fats ~1.3g

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
31% 28% 42%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.299 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.268 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.403 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -21.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +65.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +50.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Squid Grouper 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 Grouper fish Opinion
Calories 158kcal 118kcal Squid
Protein 32.48g 24.84g Squid
Fats 1.4g 1.3g Squid
Vitamin C 8.5mg 0mg Squid
Net carbs 1.64g 0g Squid
Carbs 1.64g 0g Squid
Cholesterol 224mg 47mg Grouper fish
Magnesium 60mg 37mg Squid
Calcium 180mg 21mg Squid
Potassium 637mg 475mg Squid
Iron 10.84mg 1.14mg Squid
Copper 0.998mg 0.045mg Squid
Zinc 3.46mg 0.51mg Squid
Phosphorus 580mg 143mg Squid
Sodium 744mg 53mg Grouper fish
Vitamin A 675IU 165IU Squid
Vitamin A 203µg 50µg Squid
Manganese 0.209mg 0.012mg Squid
Selenium 89.6µg 46.8µg Squid
Vitamin B1 0.017mg 0.081mg Grouper fish
Vitamin B2 1.729mg 0.006mg Squid
Vitamin B3 2.189mg 0.381mg Squid
Vitamin B5 0.9mg 0.87mg Squid
Vitamin B6 0.27mg 0.35mg Grouper fish
Vitamin B12 5.4µg 0.69µg Squid
Folate 24µg 10µg Squid
Saturated Fat 0.236g 0.299g Squid
Monounsaturated Fat 0.162g 0.268g Grouper fish
Polyunsaturated fat 0.268g 0.403g Grouper fish
Tryptophan 0.364mg 0.278mg Squid
Threonine 1.398mg 1.089mg Squid
Isoleucine 1.414mg 1.145mg Squid
Leucine 2.287mg 2.019mg Squid
Lysine 2.427mg 2.282mg Squid
Methionine 0.733mg 0.735mg Grouper fish
Phenylalanine 1.164mg 0.97mg Squid
Valine 1.419mg 1.28mg Squid
Histidine 0.624mg 0.731mg Grouper fish
Omega-3 - EPA 0.078g 0.035g Squid
Omega-3 - DHA 0.132g 0.213g Grouper fish
Omega-3 - DPA 0.012g 0.017g Grouper fish

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Squid Grouper 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
20%
Grouper fish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
185%
Squid
47%
Grouper fish

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Squid
Squid is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.063g)
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?
Grouper fish
Grouper fish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 177mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Grouper fish
Grouper fish contains less Sodium (difference - 691mg)
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. Grouper fish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171963/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.