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Squid vs. Shark — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Squid and Shark

  • Squid is higher than Shark in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Iron, Copper, Selenium, Phosphorus, Zinc, and Vitamin A.
  • Squid covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 175% more than Shark.
  • Squid contains 24 times more Copper than Shark. While Squid contains 0.998mg of Copper, Shark contains only 0.042mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Shark is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Mollusks, cuttlefish, mixed species, cooked, moist heat and Fish, shark, mixed species, cooked, batter-dipped and fried.

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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%
Shark
1
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 31% 15% 14% 42% 14% 13% 83% 16% 6.5% 185%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +39.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +260%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +311%
Contains more IronIron +876.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +2276.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +620.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +199%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +318%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +163.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -83.6%

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.
Squid
6
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%
Shark
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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% 11% 0% 0% 18% 22% 52% 37% 69% 151% 0% 11% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +275%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1682.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +45.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +346.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +60%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +323.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +27.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +11.1%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Squid
3
32% 61% 3%
Protein: 32.48 g
Fats: 1.4 g
Carbs: 1.64 g
Water: 61.12 g
Other: 3.36 g
Shark
2
19% 14% 6% 60%
Protein: 18.62 g
Fats: 13.82 g
Carbs: 6.39 g
Water: 60.09 g
Other: 1.08 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +74.4%
Contains more OtherOther +211.1%
Contains more FatsFats +887.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +289.6%
~equal in Water ~60.09g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Squid
1
35% 24% 40%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.236 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.162 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.268 g
Shark
2
25% 46% 29%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.205 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.935 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.701 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -92.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +3563.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1281%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Squid Shark
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 Shark Opinion
Calories 158kcal 228kcal Shark
Protein 32.48g 18.62g Squid
Fats 1.4g 13.82g Shark
Vitamin C 8.5mg 0mg Squid
Net carbs 1.64g 6.39g Shark
Carbs 1.64g 6.39g Shark
Cholesterol 224mg 59mg Shark
Magnesium 60mg 43mg Squid
Calcium 180mg 50mg Squid
Potassium 637mg 155mg Squid
Iron 10.84mg 1.11mg Squid
Copper 0.998mg 0.042mg Squid
Zinc 3.46mg 0.48mg Squid
Phosphorus 580mg 194mg Squid
Sodium 744mg 122mg Shark
Vitamin A 675IU 180IU Squid
Vitamin A 203µg 54µg Squid
Manganese 0.209mg 0.05mg Squid
Selenium 89.6µg 34µg Squid
Vitamin B1 0.017mg 0.072mg Shark
Vitamin B2 1.729mg 0.097mg Squid
Vitamin B3 2.189mg 2.783mg Shark
Vitamin B5 0.9mg 0.62mg Squid
Vitamin B6 0.27mg 0.3mg Shark
Vitamin B12 5.4µg 1.21µg Squid
Folate 24µg 15µg Squid
Saturated Fat 0.236g 3.205g Squid
Monounsaturated Fat 0.162g 5.935g Shark
Polyunsaturated fat 0.268g 3.701g Shark
Tryptophan 0.364mg 0.212mg Squid
Threonine 1.398mg 0.843mg Squid
Isoleucine 1.414mg 0.867mg Squid
Leucine 2.287mg 1.515mg Squid
Lysine 2.427mg 1.634mg Squid
Methionine 0.733mg 0.541mg Squid
Phenylalanine 1.164mg 0.75mg Squid
Valine 1.419mg 0.965mg Squid
Histidine 0.624mg 0.538mg Squid
Omega-3 - EPA 0.078g 0.258g Shark
Omega-3 - DHA 0.132g 0.431g Shark
Omega-3 - DPA 0.012g 0.089g Shark

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Squid Shark
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%
Shark
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
185%
Squid
42%
Shark

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Squid
Squid is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.969g)
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?
Shark
Shark is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 165mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shark
Shark contains less Sodium (difference - 622mg)
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. Shark - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175143/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.