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Squid vs. Mullet fish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Squid and Mullet fish

  • Squid is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Iron, Copper, Selenium, Phosphorus, and Zinc, yet Mullet fish is higher in Vitamin B3.
  • Squid covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 215% more than Mullet fish.
  • Squid contains 17 times more Vitamin B2 than Mullet fish. While Squid 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
9
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 24% 9.3% 40% 53% 47% 24% 105% 9.3% 2.9% 255%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +81.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +480.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +39.1%
Contains more IronIron +668.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +607.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +293.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +137.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +850%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +91.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -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
5
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 4% 8.5% 0% 0% 25% 23% 118% 53% 113% 31% 0% 7.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +608.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +378.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1629%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +2060%
Contains more FolateFolate +140%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +488.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +187.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +81.5%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.88mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
25% 5% 71%
Protein: 24.81 g
Fats: 4.86 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 70.52 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +30.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +-1868.4%
Contains more FatsFats +247.1%
Contains more WaterWater +15.4%

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
38% 37% 25%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.431 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.382 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.917 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -83.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +753.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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 Mullet fish
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Squid Mullet fish
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
102%
Squid
29%
Mullet fish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
185%
Squid
57%
Mullet fish

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Squid
Squid is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.195g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Squid
Squid is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Squid
Squid is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mullet fish
Mullet fish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 161mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mullet fish
Mullet fish contains less Sodium (difference - 673mg)
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 - 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.