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Squid as food vs. Sucker fish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Squid as food and Sucker fish?

  • Squid as food is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Iron, Copper, Phosphorus, and Zinc, while Sucker fish is higher in Manganese.
  • Squid as food's daily need coverage for Selenium is 133% higher.
  • Sucker fish has 20 times less Vitamin B2 than Squid as food. Squid as food has 1.729mg of Vitamin B2, while Sucker fish has 0.085mg.
  • Sucker fish is lower in Sodium.

We used Mollusks, cuttlefish, mixed species, cooked, moist heat and Fish, sucker, white, cooked, dry heat types in this comparison.

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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 as food
Squid as food
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Sucker fish
Sucker fish
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Iron +549.1%
Contains more Magnesium +57.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +115.6%
Contains more Potassium +30.8%
Contains more Zinc +260.4%
Contains more Copper +299.2%
Contains more Selenium +453.1%
Contains less Sodium -93.1%
Contains more Manganese +267.9%
Squid as food
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 54% 407% 43% 249% 57% 98% 95% 333% 28% 489%
Sucker fish
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 63% 28% 116% 43% 7% 27% 84% 101% 89%
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Iron +549.1%
Contains more Magnesium +57.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +115.6%
Contains more Potassium +30.8%
Contains more Zinc +260.4%
Contains more Copper +299.2%
Contains more Selenium +453.1%
Contains less Sodium -93.1%
Contains more Manganese +267.9%

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 as food
Squid as food
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Sucker fish
Sucker fish
Contains more Vitamin A +244.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +41.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1934.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +49.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +16.9%
Contains more Folate +41.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +133.8%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.865
Squid as food
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%
Sucker fish
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 12% 0% 0% 0% 3% 20% 28% 52% 54% 13% 289% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +244.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +41.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1934.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +49.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +16.9%
Contains more Folate +41.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +133.8%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.865

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Squid as food
Squid as food
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Sucker fish
Sucker fish
Contains more Protein +51.1%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +116.8%
Contains more Fats +112.1%
Contains more Water +21.1%
Squid as food
32% 61% 3%
Protein: 32.48 g
Fats: 1.4 g
Carbs: 1.64 g
Water: 61.12 g
Other: 3.36 g
Sucker fish
21% 3% 74%
Protein: 21.49 g
Fats: 2.97 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.99 g
Other: 1.55 g
Contains more Protein +51.1%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +116.8%
Contains more Fats +112.1%
Contains more Water +21.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Squid as food
Squid as food
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Sucker fish
Sucker fish
Contains less Saturated Fat -59.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +458.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +286.2%
Squid as food
35% 24% 40%
Saturated Fat: 0.236 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.162 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.268 g
Sucker fish
23% 36% 41%
Saturated Fat: 0.579 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.905 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.035 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -59.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +458.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +286.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Squid as food Sucker fish Opinion
Net carbs 1.64g 0g Squid as food
Protein 32.48g 21.49g Squid as food
Fats 1.4g 2.97g Sucker fish
Carbs 1.64g 0g Squid as food
Calories 158kcal 119kcal Squid as food
Calcium 180mg 90mg Squid as food
Iron 10.84mg 1.67mg Squid as food
Magnesium 60mg 38mg Squid as food
Phosphorus 580mg 269mg Squid as food
Potassium 637mg 487mg Squid as food
Sodium 744mg 51mg Sucker fish
Zinc 3.46mg 0.96mg Squid as food
Copper 0.998mg 0.25mg Squid as food
Manganese 0.209mg 0.769mg Sucker fish
Selenium 89.6µg 16.2µg Squid as food
Vitamin A 675IU 196IU Squid as food
Vitamin A RAE 203µg 59µg Squid as food
Vitamin C 8.5mg 0mg Squid as food
Vitamin B1 0.017mg 0.012mg Squid as food
Vitamin B2 1.729mg 0.085mg Squid as food
Vitamin B3 2.189mg 1.462mg Squid as food
Vitamin B5 0.9mg 0.865mg Squid as food
Vitamin B6 0.27mg 0.231mg Squid as food
Folate 24µg 17µg Squid as food
Vitamin B12 5.4µg 2.31µg Squid as food
Tryptophan 0.364mg 0.241mg Squid as food
Threonine 1.398mg 0.942mg Squid as food
Isoleucine 1.414mg 0.99mg Squid as food
Leucine 2.287mg 1.746mg Squid as food
Lysine 2.427mg 1.973mg Squid as food
Methionine 0.733mg 0.636mg Squid as food
Phenylalanine 1.164mg 0.839mg Squid as food
Valine 1.419mg 1.107mg Squid as food
Histidine 0.624mg 0.633mg Sucker fish
Cholesterol 224mg 53mg Sucker fish
Saturated Fat 0.236g 0.579g Squid as food
Omega-3 - DHA 0.132g 0.371g Sucker fish
Omega-3 - EPA 0.078g 0.244g Sucker fish
Omega-3 - DPA 0.012g 0.094g Sucker fish
Monounsaturated Fat 0.162g 0.905g Sucker fish
Polyunsaturated fat 0.268g 1.035g Sucker fish

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Squid as food Sucker fish
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 as food
39%
Sucker fish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
185%
Squid as food
58%
Sucker fish

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Sucker fish
Sucker fish contains less Sodium (difference - 693mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sucker fish
Sucker fish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 171mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Squid as food
Squid as food is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.343g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Squid as food
Squid as food is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Squid as food
Squid as food is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Squid as food
Squid as food is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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 as food - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172010/nutrients
  2. Sucker fish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172002/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.