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Squid vs. Steelhead trout — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Squid and Steelhead trout

  • Squid has more Iron, Selenium, Copper, Phosphorus, Zinc, Vitamin A RAE, and Calcium, however, Steelhead trout is richer in Vitamin B12.
  • Squid covers your daily Iron needs 128% more than Steelhead trout.
  • Steelhead trout has 17 times less Copper than Squid. Squid has 0.998mg of Copper, while Steelhead trout has 0.058mg.
  • Steelhead trout contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Mollusks, cuttlefish, mixed species, cooked, moist heat and Steelhead trout, boiled, canned (Alaska Native).

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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.
Contains more Calcium +500%
Contains more Iron +1593.8%
Contains more Magnesium +140%
Contains more Phosphorus +132.9%
Contains more Potassium +74.5%
Contains more Zinc +507%
Contains more Copper +1620.7%
Contains more Manganese +1800%
Contains more Selenium +244.6%
Contains less Sodium -84.1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 54% 407% 43% 249% 57% 98% 95% 333% 28% 489%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 24% 18% 107% 33% 16% 16% 20% 2% 142%
Contains more Calcium +500%
Contains more Iron +1593.8%
Contains more Magnesium +140%
Contains more Phosphorus +132.9%
Contains more Potassium +74.5%
Contains more Zinc +507%
Contains more Copper +1620.7%
Contains more Manganese +1800%
Contains more Selenium +244.6%
Contains less Sodium -84.1%

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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Contains more Vitamin A +938.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 5.79
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 41% 0% 0% 29% 5% 399% 42% 54% 63% 18% 676% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 43% 453% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 724% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +938.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 5.79

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +53.9%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +8300%
Contains more Fats +490%
Contains more Water +15.5%
32% 61% 3%
Protein: 32.48 g
Fats: 1.4 g
Carbs: 1.64 g
Water: 61.12 g
Other: 3.36 g
21% 8% 71%
Protein: 21.11 g
Fats: 8.26 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 70.59 g
Other: 0.04 g
Contains more Protein +53.9%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +8300%
Contains more Fats +490%
Contains more Water +15.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -84.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1272.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +357.1%
35% 24% 40%
Saturated Fat: 0.236 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.162 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.268 g
31% 45% 25%
Saturated Fat: 1.53 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.223 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.225 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -84.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1272.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +357.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Squid Steelhead trout Opinion
Net carbs 1.64g 0g Squid
Protein 32.48g 21.11g Squid
Fats 1.4g 8.26g Steelhead trout
Carbs 1.64g 0g Squid
Calories 158kcal 159kcal Steelhead trout
Calcium 180mg 30mg Squid
Iron 10.84mg 0.64mg Squid
Magnesium 60mg 25mg Squid
Phosphorus 580mg 249mg Squid
Potassium 637mg 365mg Squid
Sodium 744mg 118mg Steelhead trout
Zinc 3.46mg 0.57mg Squid
Copper 0.998mg 0.058mg Squid
Manganese 0.209mg 0.011mg Squid
Selenium 89.6µg 26µg Squid
Vitamin A 675IU 65IU Squid
Vitamin A RAE 203µg 20µg Squid
Vitamin E 2.15mg Steelhead trout
Vitamin D 604IU Steelhead trout
Vitamin D 15.1µg Steelhead trout
Vitamin C 8.5mg 0mg Squid
Vitamin B1 0.017mg Squid
Vitamin B2 1.729mg Squid
Vitamin B3 2.189mg Squid
Vitamin B5 0.9mg Squid
Vitamin B6 0.27mg Squid
Folate 24µg Squid
Vitamin B12 5.4µg 5.79µg Steelhead trout
Tryptophan 0.364mg Squid
Threonine 1.398mg Squid
Isoleucine 1.414mg Squid
Leucine 2.287mg Squid
Lysine 2.427mg Squid
Methionine 0.733mg Squid
Phenylalanine 1.164mg Squid
Valine 1.419mg Squid
Histidine 0.624mg Squid
Cholesterol 224mg 59mg Steelhead trout
Saturated Fat 0.236g 1.53g Squid
Omega-3 - DHA 0.132g 0.54g Steelhead trout
Omega-3 - EPA 0.078g 0.376g Steelhead trout
Omega-3 - DPA 0.012g 0.13g Steelhead trout
Monounsaturated Fat 0.162g 2.223g Steelhead trout
Polyunsaturated fat 0.268g 1.225g Steelhead trout
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.014g Steelhead trout
Omega-3 - ALA 0.051g Steelhead trout

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Squid Steelhead trout
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
110%
Squid
102%
Steelhead trout
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
185%
Squid
38%
Steelhead trout

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Steelhead trout
Steelhead trout contains less Sodium (difference - 626mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Steelhead trout
Steelhead trout is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 165mg)
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 - 1.294g)
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 richer in vitamins?
Squid
Squid is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Steelhead trout - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168060/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.