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Squid vs. Shark raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between squid and shark raw

  • Squid is richer than shark raw in vitamin B12, vitamin B2, iron, copper, selenium, phosphorus, zinc, and vitamin A.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for squid is 163% higher.
  • Squid contains 30 times more Copper than shark raw. Squid contains 0.998mg of Copper, while shark raw contains 0.033mg.
  • Shark raw contains less sodium.

Food types used in this article are Mollusks, cuttlefish, mixed species, cooked, moist heat and Fish, shark, mixed species, 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
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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 35% 10% 14% 32% 11% 12% 90% 10% 2% 199%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +22.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +429.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +298.1%
Contains more IronIron +1190.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +2924.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +704.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +176.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1293.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +145.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -89.4%

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
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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 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 0% 14% 20% 18% 11% 14% 55% 42% 92% 186% 0.25% 2.3% 35%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +189.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +2688.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +29.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +262.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +700%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +147.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +34.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +48.1%

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
21% 5% 74%
Protein: 20.98 g
Fats: 4.51 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.58 g
Other: 0.93 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +54.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +261.3%
Contains more FatsFats +222.1%
Contains more WaterWater +20.4%

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
24% 46% 30%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.925 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.808 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.195 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -74.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1016%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +345.9%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Squid Shark raw Opinion
Calories 158kcal 130kcal Squid
Protein 32.48g 20.98g Squid
Fats 1.4g 4.51g Shark raw
Vitamin C 8.5mg 0mg Squid
Net carbs 1.64g 0g Squid
Carbs 1.64g 0g Squid
Cholesterol 224mg 51mg Shark raw
Vitamin D 24IU Shark raw
Magnesium 60mg 49mg Squid
Calcium 180mg 34mg Squid
Potassium 637mg 160mg Squid
Iron 10.84mg 0.84mg Squid
Copper 0.998mg 0.033mg Squid
Zinc 3.46mg 0.43mg Squid
Phosphorus 580mg 210mg Squid
Sodium 744mg 79mg Shark raw
Vitamin A 675IU 233IU Squid
Vitamin A 203µg 70µg Squid
Vitamin E 1mg Shark raw
Vitamin D 0.6µg Shark raw
Manganese 0.209mg 0.015mg Squid
Selenium 89.6µg 36.5µg Squid
Vitamin B1 0.017mg 0.042mg Shark raw
Vitamin B2 1.729mg 0.062mg Squid
Vitamin B3 2.189mg 2.938mg Shark raw
Vitamin B5 0.9mg 0.695mg Squid
Vitamin B6 0.27mg 0.4mg Shark raw
Vitamin B12 5.4µg 1.49µg Squid
Vitamin K 0.1µg Shark raw
Folate 24µg 3µg Squid
Choline 65mg Shark raw
Saturated Fat 0.236g 0.925g Squid
Monounsaturated Fat 0.162g 1.808g Shark raw
Polyunsaturated fat 0.268g 1.195g Shark raw
Tryptophan 0.364mg 0.235mg Squid
Threonine 1.398mg 0.92mg Squid
Isoleucine 1.414mg 0.967mg Squid
Leucine 2.287mg 1.705mg Squid
Lysine 2.427mg 1.926mg Squid
Methionine 0.733mg 0.621mg Squid
Phenylalanine 1.164mg 0.819mg Squid
Valine 1.419mg 1.081mg Squid
Histidine 0.624mg 0.618mg Squid
Omega-3 - EPA 0.078g 0.316g Shark raw
Omega-3 - DHA 0.132g 0.527g Shark raw
Omega-3 - DPA 0.012g 0.109g Shark raw

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Squid Shark 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
102%
Squid
38%
Shark raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
185%
Squid
41%
Shark raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Squid
Squid is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Squid
Squid is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.689g)
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 raw
Shark raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 173mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shark raw
Shark raw contains less Sodium (difference - 665mg)
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 raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173697/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.