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Squid vs. Halibut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Squid and Halibut

  • Squid is higher than Halibut in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Iron, Copper, Selenium, Phosphorus, Zinc, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Squid covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 185% more than Halibut.
  • Squid contains 26 times more Copper than Halibut. While Squid contains 0.998mg of Copper, Halibut contains only 0.038mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Halibut is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Mollusks, cuttlefish, mixed species, cooked, moist heat and Fish, halibut, greenland, 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
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Contains more Calcium +4400%
Contains more Iron +1175.3%
Contains more Magnesium +81.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +176.2%
Contains more Potassium +85.2%
Contains more Zinc +578.4%
Contains more Copper +2526.3%
Contains more Manganese +1293.3%
Contains more Selenium +91.5%
Contains less Sodium -86.2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 54% 407% 43% 249% 57% 98% 95% 333% 28% 489%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 32% 24% 90% 31% 14% 14% 13% 2% 256%
Contains more Calcium +4400%
Contains more Iron +1175.3%
Contains more Magnesium +81.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +176.2%
Contains more Potassium +85.2%
Contains more Zinc +578.4%
Contains more Copper +2526.3%
Contains more Manganese +1293.3%
Contains more Selenium +91.5%
Contains less Sodium -86.2%

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
7
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Contains more Vitamin A +1025%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1578.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +13.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +212.5%
Contains more Folate +2300%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +462.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +329.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +79.6%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 0% 0% 0% 19% 24% 37% 18% 112% 1% 120% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +1025%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1578.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +13.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +212.5%
Contains more Folate +2300%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +462.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +329.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +79.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Squid
3
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Contains more Protein +76.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +71.4%
Contains more Fats +1167.1%
Equal in Water - 61.88
32% 61% 3%
Protein: 32.48 g
Fats: 1.4 g
Carbs: 1.64 g
Water: 61.12 g
Other: 3.36 g
18% 18% 62% 2%
Protein: 18.42 g
Fats: 17.74 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 61.88 g
Other: 1.96 g
Contains more Protein +76.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +71.4%
Contains more Fats +1167.1%
Equal in Water - 61.88

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Squid
1
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Contains less Saturated Fat -92.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6530.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +554.1%
35% 24% 40%
Saturated Fat: 0.236 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.162 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.268 g
20% 69% 11%
Saturated Fat: 3.102 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.742 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.753 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6530.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +554.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Squid Halibut Opinion
Net carbs 1.64g 0g Squid
Protein 32.48g 18.42g Squid
Fats 1.4g 17.74g Halibut
Carbs 1.64g 0g Squid
Calories 158kcal 239kcal Halibut
Calcium 180mg 4mg Squid
Iron 10.84mg 0.85mg Squid
Magnesium 60mg 33mg Squid
Phosphorus 580mg 210mg Squid
Potassium 637mg 344mg Squid
Sodium 744mg 103mg Halibut
Zinc 3.46mg 0.51mg Squid
Copper 0.998mg 0.038mg Squid
Manganese 0.209mg 0.015mg Squid
Selenium 89.6µg 46.8µg Squid
Vitamin A 675IU 60IU Squid
Vitamin A RAE 203µg 18µg Squid
Vitamin C 8.5mg 0mg Squid
Vitamin B1 0.017mg 0.073mg Halibut
Vitamin B2 1.729mg 0.103mg Squid
Vitamin B3 2.189mg 1.923mg Squid
Vitamin B5 0.9mg 0.288mg Squid
Vitamin B6 0.27mg 0.485mg Halibut
Folate 24µg 1µg Squid
Vitamin B12 5.4µg 0.96µg Squid
Tryptophan 0.364mg 0.206mg Squid
Threonine 1.398mg 0.808mg Squid
Isoleucine 1.414mg 0.849mg Squid
Leucine 2.287mg 1.497mg Squid
Lysine 2.427mg 1.692mg Squid
Methionine 0.733mg 0.545mg Squid
Phenylalanine 1.164mg 0.719mg Squid
Valine 1.419mg 0.949mg Squid
Histidine 0.624mg 0.542mg Squid
Cholesterol 224mg 59mg Halibut
Saturated Fat 0.236g 3.102g Squid
Omega-3 - DHA 0.132g 0.504g Halibut
Omega-3 - EPA 0.078g 0.674g Halibut
Omega-3 - DPA 0.012g 0.114g Halibut
Monounsaturated Fat 0.162g 10.742g Halibut
Polyunsaturated fat 0.268g 1.753g Halibut

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Squid Halibut
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
28%
Halibut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
185%
Squid
47%
Halibut

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Squid
Squid is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.866g)
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 - $5)
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 contains less Sodium?
Halibut
Halibut contains less Sodium (difference - 641mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Halibut
Halibut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 165mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)

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. Halibut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174232/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.