Squid vs. Milkfish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between squid and milkfish
- Squid has more selenium, iron, vitamin B2, copper, vitamin B12, phosphorus, and zinc, while milkfish has more vitamin B3.
- Squid's daily need coverage for selenium is 133% higher.
- Milkfish contains 26 times less iron than squid. Squid contains 10.84mg of iron, while milkfish contains 0.41mg.
- The amount of sodium in milkfish is lower.
The food types used in this comparison are Mollusks, cuttlefish, mixed species, cooked, moist heat and Fish, milkfish, 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +57.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +176.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +70.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +2543.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +2168.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +229.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +178.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +703.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +453.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -87.6% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +515.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +2405.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +65.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +33.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +277.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +80.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +23.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +38.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +516.4% |
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Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 89.6µg | 16.2µg | 133% |
| Iron | 10.84mg | 0.41mg | 130% |
| Vitamin B2 | 1.729mg | 0.069mg | 128% |
| Copper | 0.998mg | 0.044mg | 106% |
| Vitamin B12 | 5.4µg | 3.27µg | 89% |
| Phosphorus | 580mg | 208mg | 53% |
| Cholesterol | 224mg | 67mg | 52% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.189mg | 8.256mg | 38% |
| Sodium | 744mg | 92mg | 28% |
| Zinc | 3.46mg | 1.05mg | 22% |
| Vitamin A | 203µg | 33µg | 19% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.27mg | 0.488mg | 17% |
| Calcium | 180mg | 65mg | 12% |
| Protein | 32.48g | 26.32g | 12% |
| Fats | 1.4g | 8.63g | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 8.5mg | 0mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 637mg | 374mg | 8% |
| Manganese | 0.209mg | 0.026mg | 8% |
| Magnesium | 60mg | 38mg | 5% |
| Folate | 24µg | 18µg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.268g | 2% | |
| Calories | 158kcal | 190kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.9mg | 0.865mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 1.64g | 0g | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.236g | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 1.64g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.017mg | 0.016mg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.162g | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.364mg | 0.295mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.398mg | 1.154mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.414mg | 1.213mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.287mg | 2.139mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.427mg | 2.417mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.733mg | 0.779mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.164mg | 1.028mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.419mg | 1.356mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.624mg | 0.775mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.078g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.132g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.012g | N/A |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Squid is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Squid is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Squid is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Milkfish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 157mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Milkfish contains less Sodium (difference - 652mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Milkfish 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 ($)