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Squid as food vs. Ling fish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Squid as food and Ling fish?

  • The amount of Vitamin B12, Iron, Vitamin B2, Copper, Selenium, Phosphorus, Zinc, and Vitamin A RAE in Squid as food is higher than in Ling fish.
  • Squid as food's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 198% more.
  • Ling fish contains 13 times less Iron than Squid as food. Squid as food contains 10.84mg of Iron, while Ling fish contains 0.83mg.
  • Ling fish has less Cholesterol.

We used Mollusks, cuttlefish, mixed species, cooked, moist heat and Fish, ling, cooked, dry heat 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.
Contains more Calcium +309.1%
Contains more Iron +1206%
Contains more Phosphorus +128.3%
Contains more Potassium +31.1%
Contains more Zinc +246%
Contains more Copper +607.8%
Contains more Manganese +450%
Contains more Selenium +91.5%
Contains more Magnesium +35%
Contains less Sodium -76.7%
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 14% 32% 58% 109% 43% 23% 28% 47% 5% 256%
Contains more Calcium +309.1%
Contains more Iron +1206%
Contains more Phosphorus +128.3%
Contains more Potassium +31.1%
Contains more Zinc +246%
Contains more Copper +607.8%
Contains more Manganese +450%
Contains more Selenium +91.5%
Contains more Magnesium +35%
Contains less Sodium -76.7%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +487%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +648.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +143.9%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +730.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +647.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +28%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +30%
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 7% 0% 0% 0% 32% 54% 53% 23% 81% 6% 82% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +487%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +648.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +143.9%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +730.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +647.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +28%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +30%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +33.4%
Contains more Fats +70.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +253.7%
Contains more Water +20.9%
32% 61% 3%
Protein: 32.48 g
Fats: 1.4 g
Carbs: 1.64 g
Water: 61.12 g
Other: 3.36 g
24% 74%
Protein: 24.35 g
Fats: 0.82 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.88 g
Other: 0.95 g
Contains more Protein +33.4%
Contains more Fats +70.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +253.7%
Contains more Water +20.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Squid as food Ling fish Opinion
Net carbs 1.64g 0g Squid as food
Protein 32.48g 24.35g Squid as food
Fats 1.4g 0.82g Squid as food
Carbs 1.64g 0g Squid as food
Calories 158kcal 111kcal Squid as food
Calcium 180mg 44mg Squid as food
Iron 10.84mg 0.83mg Squid as food
Magnesium 60mg 81mg Ling fish
Phosphorus 580mg 254mg Squid as food
Potassium 637mg 486mg Squid as food
Sodium 744mg 173mg Ling fish
Zinc 3.46mg 1mg Squid as food
Copper 0.998mg 0.141mg Squid as food
Manganese 0.209mg 0.038mg Squid as food
Selenium 89.6µg 46.8µg Squid as food
Vitamin A 675IU 115IU Squid as food
Vitamin A RAE 203µg 35µg Squid as food
Vitamin C 8.5mg 0mg Squid as food
Vitamin B1 0.017mg 0.127mg Ling fish
Vitamin B2 1.729mg 0.231mg Squid as food
Vitamin B3 2.189mg 2.801mg Ling fish
Vitamin B5 0.9mg 0.369mg Squid as food
Vitamin B6 0.27mg 0.351mg Ling fish
Folate 24µg 8µg Squid as food
Vitamin B12 5.4µg 0.65µg Squid as food
Tryptophan 0.364mg 0.273mg Squid as food
Threonine 1.398mg 1.067mg Squid as food
Isoleucine 1.414mg 1.122mg Squid as food
Leucine 2.287mg 1.979mg Squid as food
Lysine 2.427mg 2.236mg Squid as food
Methionine 0.733mg 0.721mg Squid as food
Phenylalanine 1.164mg 0.95mg Squid as food
Valine 1.419mg 1.254mg Squid as food
Histidine 0.624mg 0.717mg Ling fish
Cholesterol 224mg 51mg Ling fish
Saturated Fat 0.236g Ling fish
Omega-3 - DHA 0.132g Squid as food
Omega-3 - EPA 0.078g Squid as food
Omega-3 - DPA 0.012g Squid as food
Monounsaturated Fat 0.162g Squid as food
Polyunsaturated fat 0.268g Squid as food

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Squid as food Ling fish
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 as food
28%
Ling fish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
185%
Squid as food
61%
Ling fish

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Squid as food
Squid as food is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Squid as food
Squid as food is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ling fish
Ling fish contains less Sodium (difference - 571mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ling fish
Ling fish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 173mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ling fish
Ling fish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.236g)
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 ($)
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 as food - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172010/nutrients
  2. Ling fish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174234/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.