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Squid vs. Sturgeon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Squid and Sturgeon

  • Squid is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B2, Iron, Vitamin B12, Copper, Phosphorus, and Zinc, yet Sturgeon is richer in Vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from Squid is 133% higher.
  • Squid contains 19 times more Vitamin B2 than Sturgeon. Squid contains 1.729mg of Vitamin B2, while Sturgeon contains 0.09mg.
  • Sturgeon contains less Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Mollusks, cuttlefish, mixed species, cooked, moist heat and Fish, sturgeon, mixed species, cooked, dry heat.

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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 32% 5.1% 32% 34% 18% 15% 116% 9% 3.9% 88%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +33.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +958.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +75%
Contains more IronIron +1104.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +1783%
Contains more ZincZinc +540.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +114%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +596.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +453.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -90.7%

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.
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% 53% 13% 387% 20% 21% 189% 52% 53% 313% 0.25% 13% 38%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1821.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +17.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +116%
Contains more FolateFolate +41.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +29.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +370.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +361.4%
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.87mg

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% 70% 4%
Protein: 20.7 g
Fats: 5.18 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 69.94 g
Other: 4.18 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +56.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +270%
Contains more WaterWater +14.4%
Contains more OtherOther +24.4%

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
26% 55% 19%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.173 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.486 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.885 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -79.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1434.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +230.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Squid Sturgeon Opinion
Calories 158kcal 135kcal Squid
Protein 32.48g 20.7g Squid
Fats 1.4g 5.18g Sturgeon
Vitamin C 8.5mg 0mg Squid
Net carbs 1.64g 0g Squid
Carbs 1.64g 0g Squid
Cholesterol 224mg 77mg Sturgeon
Vitamin D 515IU Sturgeon
Magnesium 60mg 45mg Squid
Calcium 180mg 17mg Squid
Potassium 637mg 364mg Squid
Iron 10.84mg 0.9mg Squid
Copper 0.998mg 0.053mg Squid
Zinc 3.46mg 0.54mg Squid
Phosphorus 580mg 271mg Squid
Sodium 744mg 69mg Sturgeon
Vitamin A 675IU 875IU Sturgeon
Vitamin A 203µg 263µg Sturgeon
Vitamin E 0.63mg Sturgeon
Vitamin D 12.9µg Sturgeon
Manganese 0.209mg 0.03mg Squid
Selenium 89.6µg 16.2µg Squid
Vitamin B1 0.017mg 0.08mg Sturgeon
Vitamin B2 1.729mg 0.09mg Squid
Vitamin B3 2.189mg 10.1mg Sturgeon
Vitamin B5 0.9mg 0.87mg Squid
Vitamin B6 0.27mg 0.23mg Squid
Vitamin B12 5.4µg 2.5µg Squid
Vitamin K 0.1µg Sturgeon
Folate 24µg 17µg Squid
Choline 70mg Sturgeon
Saturated Fat 0.236g 1.173g Squid
Monounsaturated Fat 0.162g 2.486g Sturgeon
Polyunsaturated fat 0.268g 0.885g Sturgeon
Tryptophan 0.364mg 0.232mg Squid
Threonine 1.398mg 0.907mg Squid
Isoleucine 1.414mg 0.954mg Squid
Leucine 2.287mg 1.682mg Squid
Lysine 2.427mg 1.901mg Squid
Methionine 0.733mg 0.613mg Squid
Phenylalanine 1.164mg 0.808mg Squid
Valine 1.419mg 1.066mg Squid
Histidine 0.624mg 0.609mg Squid
Omega-3 - EPA 0.078g 0.249g Sturgeon
Omega-3 - DHA 0.132g 0.119g Squid
Omega-3 - DPA 0.012g 0.058g Sturgeon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Squid Sturgeon
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
89%
Sturgeon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
185%
Squid
35%
Sturgeon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sturgeon
Sturgeon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 147mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sturgeon
Sturgeon contains less Sodium (difference - 675mg)
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 - 0.937g)
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 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. Sturgeon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175148/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.