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

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A recap on differences between Squid as food and Mullet fish

  • Squid as food is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Iron, Copper, Selenium, Phosphorus, and Zinc, yet Mullet fish is higher in Vitamin B3.
  • Squid as food covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 215% more than Mullet fish.
  • Squid as food contains 17 times more Vitamin B2 than Mullet fish. While Squid as food contains 1.729mg of Vitamin B2, Mullet fish contains only 0.1mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Mullet fish is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Mollusks, cuttlefish, mixed species, cooked, moist heat and Fish, mullet, striped, 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 as food
Squid as food
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1
Mullet fish
Mullet fish
Contains more Calcium +480.6%
Contains more Iron +668.8%
Contains more Magnesium +81.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +137.7%
Contains more Potassium +39.1%
Contains more Zinc +293.2%
Contains more Copper +607.8%
Contains more Manganese +850%
Contains more Selenium +91.5%
Contains less Sodium -90.5%
Squid as food
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 54% 407% 43% 249% 57% 98% 95% 333% 28% 489%
Mullet fish
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 53% 24% 105% 41% 10% 24% 47% 3% 256%
Contains more Calcium +480.6%
Contains more Iron +668.8%
Contains more Magnesium +81.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +137.7%
Contains more Potassium +39.1%
Contains more Zinc +293.2%
Contains more Copper +607.8%
Contains more Manganese +850%
Contains more Selenium +91.5%
Contains less Sodium -90.5%

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 as food
Squid as food
6
:
3
Mullet fish
Mullet fish
Contains more Vitamin A +378.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +608.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1629%
Contains more Folate +140%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +2060%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +488.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +187.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +81.5%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.88
Squid as food
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%
Mullet fish
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 9% 0% 0% 4% 25% 24% 119% 53% 114% 8% 32% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +378.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +608.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1629%
Contains more Folate +140%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +2060%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +488.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +187.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +81.5%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.88

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Squid as food
Squid as food
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2
Mullet fish
Mullet fish
Contains more Protein +30.9%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Fats +247.1%
Contains more Water +15.4%
Squid as food
32% 61% 3%
Protein: 32.48 g
Fats: 1.4 g
Carbs: 1.64 g
Water: 61.12 g
Other: 3.36 g
Mullet fish
25% 5% 71%
Protein: 24.81 g
Fats: 4.86 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 70.52 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more Protein +30.9%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Fats +247.1%
Contains more Water +15.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Squid as food
Squid as food
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Mullet fish
Mullet fish
Contains less Saturated Fat -83.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +753.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +242.2%
Squid as food
35% 24% 40%
Saturated Fat: 0.236 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.162 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.268 g
Mullet fish
38% 37% 25%
Saturated Fat: 1.431 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.382 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.917 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -83.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +753.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +242.2%

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 Mullet fish
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Squid as food Mullet fish Opinion
Net carbs 1.64g 0g Squid as food
Protein 32.48g 24.81g Squid as food
Fats 1.4g 4.86g Mullet fish
Carbs 1.64g 0g Squid as food
Calories 158kcal 150kcal Squid as food
Calcium 180mg 31mg Squid as food
Iron 10.84mg 1.41mg Squid as food
Magnesium 60mg 33mg Squid as food
Phosphorus 580mg 244mg Squid as food
Potassium 637mg 458mg Squid as food
Sodium 744mg 71mg Mullet fish
Zinc 3.46mg 0.88mg Squid as food
Copper 0.998mg 0.141mg Squid as food
Manganese 0.209mg 0.022mg Squid as food
Selenium 89.6µg 46.8µg Squid as food
Vitamin A 675IU 141IU Squid as food
Vitamin A RAE 203µg 42µg Squid as food
Vitamin C 8.5mg 1.2mg Squid as food
Vitamin B1 0.017mg 0.1mg Mullet fish
Vitamin B2 1.729mg 0.1mg Squid as food
Vitamin B3 2.189mg 6.3mg Mullet fish
Vitamin B5 0.9mg 0.88mg Squid as food
Vitamin B6 0.27mg 0.49mg Mullet fish
Folate 24µg 10µg Squid as food
Vitamin B12 5.4µg 0.25µg Squid as food
Tryptophan 0.364mg 0.278mg Squid as food
Threonine 1.398mg 1.088mg Squid as food
Isoleucine 1.414mg 1.143mg Squid as food
Leucine 2.287mg 2.016mg Squid as food
Lysine 2.427mg 2.278mg Squid as food
Methionine 0.733mg 0.734mg Mullet fish
Phenylalanine 1.164mg 0.968mg Squid as food
Valine 1.419mg 1.278mg Squid as food
Histidine 0.624mg 0.73mg Mullet fish
Cholesterol 224mg 63mg Mullet fish
Saturated Fat 0.236g 1.431g Squid as food
Omega-3 - DHA 0.132g 0.148g Mullet fish
Omega-3 - EPA 0.078g 0.18g Mullet fish
Omega-3 - DPA 0.012g 0.092g Mullet fish
Monounsaturated Fat 0.162g 1.382g Mullet fish
Polyunsaturated fat 0.268g 0.917g Mullet fish

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Squid as food Mullet 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
32%
Mullet fish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
185%
Squid as food
57%
Mullet fish

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Squid as food
Squid as food is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.195g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Squid as food
Squid as food is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Squid as food
Squid as food is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mullet fish
Mullet fish contains less Sodium (difference - 673mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mullet fish
Mullet fish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 161mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is cheaper?
?
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. Mullet fish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175124/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.