Squid as food vs. Skipjack tuna — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Squid as food and Skipjack tuna different?
- Squid as food is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Iron, Copper, Selenium, and Phosphorus, however, Skipjack tuna is richer in Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B6.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Squid as food is 134% higher.
- Squid as food contains 16 times more Sodium than Skipjack tuna. While Squid as food contains 744mg of Sodium, Skipjack tuna contains only 47mg.
Mollusks, cuttlefish, mixed species, cooked, moist heat and Fish, tuna, skipjack, fresh, cooked, dry heat are the varieties used in this article.
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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.
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Calcium
+386.5%
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Iron
+577.5%
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Magnesium
+36.4%
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Phosphorus
+103.5%
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Potassium
+22%
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Zinc
+229.5%
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Copper
+807.3%
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Manganese
+1000%
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Selenium
+91.5%
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Sodium
-93.7%
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Calcium
+386.5%
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Iron
+577.5%
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Magnesium
+36.4%
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Phosphorus
+103.5%
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Potassium
+22%
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Zinc
+229.5%
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Copper
+807.3%
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Manganese
+1000%
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Selenium
+91.5%
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Sodium
-93.7%
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.
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Vitamin A
+1025%
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Vitamin C
+750%
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Vitamin B2
+1317.2%
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Vitamin B5
+85.6%
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Folate
+140%
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Vitamin B12
+146.6%
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Vitamin B1
+123.5%
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Vitamin B3
+756.8%
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Vitamin B6
+263.3%
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Vitamin A
+1025%
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Vitamin C
+750%
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Vitamin B2
+1317.2%
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Vitamin B5
+85.6%
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Folate
+140%
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Vitamin B12
+146.6%
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Vitamin B1
+123.5%
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Vitamin B3
+756.8%
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Vitamin B6
+263.3%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+15.1%
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Carbs
+∞%
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+144.6%
Equal in Fats - 1.29
Equal in Water - 62.28
Protein:
32.48 g
Fats:
1.4 g
Carbs:
1.64 g
Water:
61.12 g
Other:
3.36 g
Protein:
28.21 g
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1.29 g
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0 g
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62.28 g
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8.22 g
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Protein
+15.1%
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+144.6%
Equal in Fats - 1.29
Equal in Water - 62.28
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-43.8%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+50%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+50.4%
Saturated Fat:
0.236 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.162 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.268 g
Saturated Fat:
0.42 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.243 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.403 g
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-43.8%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+50%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+50.4%
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Net carbs | 1.64g | 0g |
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Protein | 32.48g | 28.21g |
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Fats | 1.4g | 1.29g |
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Carbs | 1.64g | 0g |
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Calories | 158kcal | 132kcal |
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Calcium | 180mg | 37mg |
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Iron | 10.84mg | 1.6mg |
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Magnesium | 60mg | 44mg |
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Phosphorus | 580mg | 285mg |
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Potassium | 637mg | 522mg |
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Sodium | 744mg | 47mg |
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Zinc | 3.46mg | 1.05mg |
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Copper | 0.998mg | 0.11mg |
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Manganese | 0.209mg | 0.019mg |
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Selenium | 89.6µg | 46.8µg |
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Vitamin A | 675IU | 60IU |
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Vitamin A RAE | 203µg | 18µg |
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Vitamin C | 8.5mg | 1mg |
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Vitamin B1 | 0.017mg | 0.038mg |
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Vitamin B2 | 1.729mg | 0.122mg |
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Vitamin B3 | 2.189mg | 18.756mg |
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Vitamin B5 | 0.9mg | 0.485mg |
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Vitamin B6 | 0.27mg | 0.981mg |
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Folate | 24µg | 10µg |
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Vitamin B12 | 5.4µg | 2.19µg |
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Tryptophan | 0.364mg | 0.316mg |
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Threonine | 1.398mg | 1.237mg |
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Isoleucine | 1.414mg | 1.3mg |
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Leucine | 2.287mg | 2.293mg |
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Lysine | 2.427mg | 2.59mg |
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Methionine | 0.733mg | 0.835mg |
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Phenylalanine | 1.164mg | 1.101mg |
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Valine | 1.419mg | 1.453mg |
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Histidine | 0.624mg | 0.83mg |
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Cholesterol | 224mg | 60mg |
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Saturated Fat | 0.236g | 0.42g |
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Omega-3 - DHA | 0.132g | 0.237g |
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Omega-3 - EPA | 0.078g | 0.091g |
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Omega-3 - DPA | 0.012g | 0.017g |
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Monounsaturated Fat | 0.162g | 0.243g |
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Polyunsaturated fat | 0.268g | 0.403g |
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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
110%

78%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
185%

60%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

Squid as food is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.184g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Squid as food is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?

Squid as food is cheaper (difference - $8)
Which food is richer in minerals?

Squid as food is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?

Skipjack tuna contains less Sodium (difference - 697mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Skipjack tuna is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 164mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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.