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Squid vs. Halibut raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between squid and halibut raw?

  • The amount of vitamin B12, iron, vitamin B2, copper, selenium, phosphorus, zinc, and vitamin A in squid is higher than in halibut raw.
  • Squid's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 183% more.
  • Halibut raw contains 33 times less Copper than squid. Squid contains 0.998mg of Copper, while halibut raw contains 0.03mg.
  • Halibut raw has less sodium.

We used Mollusks, cuttlefish, mixed species, cooked, moist heat and Fish, halibut, Greenland, raw types 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 19% 0.9% 24% 25% 10% 11% 70% 10% 1.6% 199%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +130.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +5900%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +137.7%
Contains more IronIron +1542.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +3226.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +765%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +253.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1641.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +145.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -89.2%

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
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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 0% 2.8% 15% 822% 15% 18% 28% 15% 97% 125% 0.25% 0.75% 34%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1336.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +2061.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +45.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +260%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +440%
Contains more FolateFolate +2300%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +252.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +55.6%

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
14% 14% 70%
Protein: 14.37 g
Fats: 13.84 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 70.27 g
Other: 1.52 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +126%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +121.1%
Contains more FatsFats +888.6%
Contains more WaterWater +15%

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
20% 69% 11%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.419 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 8.378 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.367 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -90.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +5071.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +410.1%

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 raw
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 Halibut raw Opinion
Calories 158kcal 186kcal Halibut raw
Protein 32.48g 14.37g Squid
Fats 1.4g 13.84g Halibut raw
Vitamin C 8.5mg 0mg Squid
Net carbs 1.64g 0g Squid
Carbs 1.64g 0g Squid
Cholesterol 224mg 46mg Halibut raw
Vitamin D 1097IU Halibut raw
Magnesium 60mg 26mg Squid
Calcium 180mg 3mg Squid
Potassium 637mg 268mg Squid
Iron 10.84mg 0.66mg Squid
Copper 0.998mg 0.03mg Squid
Zinc 3.46mg 0.4mg Squid
Phosphorus 580mg 164mg Squid
Sodium 744mg 80mg Halibut raw
Vitamin A 675IU 47IU Squid
Vitamin A 203µg 14µg Squid
Vitamin E 0.73mg Halibut raw
Vitamin D 27.4µg Halibut raw
Manganese 0.209mg 0.012mg Squid
Selenium 89.6µg 36.5µg Squid
Vitamin B1 0.017mg 0.06mg Halibut raw
Vitamin B2 1.729mg 0.08mg Squid
Vitamin B3 2.189mg 1.5mg Squid
Vitamin B5 0.9mg 0.25mg Squid
Vitamin B6 0.27mg 0.42mg Halibut raw
Vitamin B12 5.4µg 1µg Squid
Vitamin K 0.1µg Halibut raw
Folate 24µg 1µg Squid
Choline 61.8mg Halibut raw
Saturated Fat 0.236g 2.419g Squid
Monounsaturated Fat 0.162g 8.378g Halibut raw
Polyunsaturated fat 0.268g 1.367g Halibut raw
Tryptophan 0.364mg 0.161mg Squid
Threonine 1.398mg 0.63mg Squid
Isoleucine 1.414mg 0.662mg Squid
Leucine 2.287mg 1.168mg Squid
Lysine 2.427mg 1.32mg Squid
Methionine 0.733mg 0.425mg Squid
Phenylalanine 1.164mg 0.561mg Squid
Valine 1.419mg 0.74mg Squid
Histidine 0.624mg 0.423mg Squid
Omega-3 - EPA 0.078g 0.526g Halibut raw
Omega-3 - DHA 0.132g 0.393g Halibut raw
Omega-3 - DPA 0.012g 0.089g Halibut raw

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Squid Halibut raw
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
102%
Squid
90%
Halibut raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
185%
Squid
37%
Halibut raw

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 - 2.183g)
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 lower in Cholesterol?
Halibut raw
Halibut raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 178mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Halibut raw
Halibut raw contains less Sodium (difference - 664mg)
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. Halibut raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171965/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.