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Squid vs. Shad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Squid and Shad

  • Squid is richer in Vitamin B12, Iron, Vitamin B2, Copper, Selenium, Phosphorus, and Zinc, yet Shad is richer in Vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Squid is 219% higher.
  • Squid contains 12 times more Copper than Shad. Squid contains 0.998mg of Copper, while Shad contains 0.082mg.
  • Shad contains less Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Mollusks, cuttlefish, mixed species, cooked, moist heat and Fish, shad, american, 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%
Shad
1
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 27% 18% 43% 47% 27% 13% 150% 8.5% 7% 255%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +57.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +200%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +29.5%
Contains more IronIron +774.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +1117.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +636.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +66.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +287%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +91.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91.3%

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%
Shad
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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 0% 7.2% 0% 0% 46% 71% 202% 52% 107% 18% 0% 13% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +462.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +461.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +3757.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +41.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +976.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +392%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +71.1%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.865mg
~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
Shad
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22% 18% 59%
Protein: 21.71 g
Fats: 17.65 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.22 g
Other: 1.42 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +49.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +136.6%
Contains more FatsFats +1160.7%
~equal in Water ~59.22g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Squid Shad
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Shad Opinion
Calories 158kcal 252kcal Shad
Protein 32.48g 21.71g Squid
Fats 1.4g 17.65g Shad
Vitamin C 8.5mg 0mg Squid
Net carbs 1.64g 0g Squid
Carbs 1.64g 0g Squid
Cholesterol 224mg 96mg Shad
Magnesium 60mg 38mg Squid
Calcium 180mg 60mg Squid
Potassium 637mg 492mg Squid
Iron 10.84mg 1.24mg Squid
Copper 0.998mg 0.082mg Squid
Zinc 3.46mg 0.47mg Squid
Phosphorus 580mg 349mg Squid
Sodium 744mg 65mg Shad
Vitamin A 675IU 120IU Squid
Vitamin A 203µg 36µg Squid
Manganese 0.209mg 0.054mg Squid
Selenium 89.6µg 46.8µg Squid
Vitamin B1 0.017mg 0.183mg Shad
Vitamin B2 1.729mg 0.308mg Squid
Vitamin B3 2.189mg 10.769mg Shad
Vitamin B5 0.9mg 0.865mg Squid
Vitamin B6 0.27mg 0.462mg Shad
Vitamin B12 5.4µg 0.14µg Squid
Folate 24µg 17µg Squid
Saturated Fat 0.236g Shad
Monounsaturated Fat 0.162g Squid
Polyunsaturated fat 0.268g Squid
Tryptophan 0.364mg 0.243mg Squid
Threonine 1.398mg 0.952mg Squid
Isoleucine 1.414mg 1mg Squid
Leucine 2.287mg 1.764mg Squid
Lysine 2.427mg 1.993mg Squid
Methionine 0.733mg 0.642mg Squid
Phenylalanine 1.164mg 0.847mg Squid
Valine 1.419mg 1.118mg Squid
Histidine 0.624mg 0.639mg Shad
Omega-3 - EPA 0.078g Squid
Omega-3 - DHA 0.132g Squid
Omega-3 - DPA 0.012g Squid

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Squid Shad
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
40%
Shad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
185%
Squid
60%
Shad

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Squid
Squid is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Squid
Squid is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shad
Shad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 128mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shad
Shad contains less Sodium (difference - 679mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shad
Shad 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 - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172010/nutrients
  2. Shad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174243/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.