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Squid vs. Pacific saury raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between squid and pacific saury raw

  • Pacific saury raw contains less vitamin B12, selenium, iron, vitamin B2, copper, phosphorus, zinc, and vitamin A than squid.
  • Squid's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 142% higher.
  • Pacific saury raw contains 27 times less vitamin B2 than squid. Squid contains 1.729mg of vitamin B2, while pacific saury raw contains 0.063mg.
  • The amount of sodium in pacific saury raw is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Mollusks, cuttlefish, mixed species, cooked, moist heat and Fish, pike, northern, raw.

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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
8
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 22% 17% 23% 21% 17% 18% 94% 5.1% 31% 69%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +93.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +215.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +145.9%
Contains more IronIron +1870.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +1856.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +416.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +163.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +611.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +14.8%

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
7
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% 68% 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 13% 7% 4% 38% 15% 15% 43% 45% 27% 250% 0.25% 11% 35%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +123.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +866.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +2644.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +20%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +130.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +170%
Contains more FolateFolate +60%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +241.2%
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~2.3mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Squid
4
32% 61% 3%
Protein: 32.48 g
Fats: 1.4 g
Carbs: 1.64 g
Water: 61.12 g
Other: 3.36 g
19% 79%
Protein: 19.26 g
Fats: 0.69 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 78.92 g
Other: 1.13 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +68.6%
Contains more FatsFats +102.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +197.3%
Contains more WaterWater +29.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Squid
2
35% 24% 40%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.236 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.162 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.268 g
25% 33% 42%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.118 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.157 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.202 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +32.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -50%
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~0.157g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Squid Pacific saury raw
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Squid Pacific saury raw DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 5.4µg 2µg 142%
Selenium 89.6µg 12.6µg 140%
Iron 10.84mg 0.55mg 129%
Vitamin B2 1.729mg 0.063mg 128%
Copper 0.998mg 0.051mg 105%
Cholesterol 224mg 39mg 62%
Phosphorus 580mg 220mg 51%
Sodium 744mg 39mg 31%
Protein 32.48g 19.26g 26%
Zinc 3.46mg 0.67mg 25%
Vitamin A 203µg 21µg 20%
Vitamin D 2.5µg 13%
Vitamin D 99IU 12%
Vitamin B6 0.27mg 0.117mg 12%
Choline 65mg 12%
Calcium 180mg 57mg 12%
Potassium 637mg 259mg 11%
Magnesium 60mg 31mg 7%
Vitamin C 8.5mg 3.8mg 5%
Calories 158kcal 88kcal 4%
Vitamin B1 0.017mg 0.058mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.9mg 0.75mg 3%
Folate 24µg 15µg 2%
Manganese 0.209mg 0.24mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.2mg 1%
Vitamin B3 2.189mg 2.3mg 1%
Carbs 1.64g 0g 1%
Fats 1.4g 0.69g 1%
Saturated fat 0.236g 0.118g 1%
Net carbs 1.64g 0g N/A
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.162g 0.157g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.268g 0.202g 0%
Tryptophan 0.364mg 0.216mg 0%
Threonine 1.398mg 0.844mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.414mg 0.887mg 0%
Leucine 2.287mg 1.565mg 0%
Lysine 2.427mg 1.768mg 0%
Methionine 0.733mg 0.57mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.164mg 0.752mg 0%
Valine 1.419mg 0.992mg 0%
Histidine 0.624mg 0.567mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.078g 0.033g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.132g 0.074g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.012g 0.014g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Squid Pacific saury 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
104%
Squid
39%
Pacific saury raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
185%
Squid
32%
Pacific saury raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Squid
Squid is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
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?
Pacific saury raw
Pacific saury raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 185mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pacific saury raw
Pacific saury raw contains less Sodium (difference - 705mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pacific saury raw
Pacific saury raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.118g)
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. Pacific saury raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173680/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.