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Squid vs. Shrimp — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Squid and Shrimp

  • The amount of Vitamin B12, Iron, Vitamin B2, Copper, Selenium, Phosphorus, Zinc, Potassium, Vitamin A, and Vitamin C in Squid is higher than in Shrimp.
  • Squid covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 156% more than Shrimp.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Mollusks, cuttlefish, mixed species, cooked, moist heat and Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, cooked, moist heat (may have been previously frozen).

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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
10
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%
Shrimp
0
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 26% 27% 15% 12% 86% 44% 131% 124% 6.4% 270%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +62.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +97.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +274.7%
Contains more IronIron +3287.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +286.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +112.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +89.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -21.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +326.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +81%

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%
Shrimp
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 0% 18% 44% 3% 8% 5.5% 50% 31% 56% 208% 1% 18% 74%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +124.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +7104.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +73.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +11.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +225.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +88.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +22.3%
~equal in Folate ~24µg

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
Shrimp
2
23% 2% 72% 2%
Protein: 22.78 g
Fats: 1.7 g
Carbs: 1.52 g
Water: 71.56 g
Other: 2.44 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +42.6%
Contains more OtherOther +37.7%
Contains more FatsFats +21.4%
Contains more WaterWater +17.1%
~equal in Carbs ~1.52g

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
Shrimp
2
35% 25% 40%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.521 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.361 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.59 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -54.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +122.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +120.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Squid Shrimp Opinion
Calories 158kcal 119kcal Squid
Protein 32.48g 22.78g Squid
Fats 1.4g 1.7g Shrimp
Vitamin C 8.5mg 0mg Squid
Net carbs 1.64g 1.52g Squid
Carbs 1.64g 1.52g Squid
Cholesterol 224mg 211mg Shrimp
Vitamin D 4IU Shrimp
Magnesium 60mg 37mg Squid
Calcium 180mg 91mg Squid
Potassium 637mg 170mg Squid
Iron 10.84mg 0.32mg Squid
Copper 0.998mg 0.258mg Squid
Zinc 3.46mg 1.63mg Squid
Phosphorus 580mg 306mg Squid
Sodium 744mg 947mg Squid
Vitamin A 675IU 301IU Squid
Vitamin A 203µg 90µg Squid
Vitamin E 2.2mg Shrimp
Vitamin D 0.1µg Shrimp
Manganese 0.209mg 0.049mg Squid
Selenium 89.6µg 49.5µg Squid
Vitamin B1 0.017mg 0.032mg Shrimp
Vitamin B2 1.729mg 0.024mg Squid
Vitamin B3 2.189mg 2.678mg Shrimp
Vitamin B5 0.9mg 0.519mg Squid
Vitamin B6 0.27mg 0.242mg Squid
Vitamin B12 5.4µg 1.66µg Squid
Vitamin K 0.4µg Shrimp
Folate 24µg 24µg
Trans Fat 0.035g Squid
Choline 135.4mg Shrimp
Saturated Fat 0.236g 0.521g Squid
Monounsaturated Fat 0.162g 0.361g Shrimp
Polyunsaturated fat 0.268g 0.59g Shrimp
Tryptophan 0.364mg 0.26mg Squid
Threonine 1.398mg 0.904mg Squid
Isoleucine 1.414mg 1.05mg Squid
Leucine 2.287mg 1.95mg Squid
Lysine 2.427mg 2.172mg Squid
Methionine 0.733mg 0.665mg Squid
Phenylalanine 1.164mg 0.992mg Squid
Valine 1.419mg 1.067mg Squid
Histidine 0.624mg 0.501mg Squid
Omega-3 - EPA 0.078g 0.135g Shrimp
Omega-3 - DHA 0.132g 0.141g Shrimp
Omega-3 - DPA 0.012g 0.012g
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.012g Shrimp

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Squid Shrimp
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%
Shrimp
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
185%
Squid
74%
Shrimp

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Squid
Squid is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Squid
Squid contains less Sodium (difference - 203mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Squid
Squid is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.285g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Squid
Squid is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Squid
Squid is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Squid
Squid is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shrimp
Shrimp is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
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. Shrimp - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171971/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.