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Squid vs. Sucker fish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Squid and Sucker fish?

  • Squid is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Iron, Copper, Phosphorus, and Zinc, while Sucker fish is higher in Manganese.
  • Squid's daily need coverage for Selenium is 133% higher.
  • Sucker fish has 20 times less Vitamin B2 than Squid. Squid 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
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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 27% 27% 43% 63% 83% 26% 115% 6.7% 100% 88%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +57.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +100%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +30.8%
Contains more IronIron +549.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +299.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +260.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +115.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +453.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +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
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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% 12% 0% 0% 3% 20% 27% 52% 53% 289% 0% 13% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +244.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +41.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1934.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +49.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +16.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +133.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +41.2%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.865mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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% 3% 74%
Protein: 21.49 g
Fats: 2.97 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.99 g
Other: 1.55 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +51.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +116.8%
Contains more FatsFats +112.1%
Contains more WaterWater +21.1%

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
23% 36% 41%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.579 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.905 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.035 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -59.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +458.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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 Sucker fish
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Sucker fish Opinion
Calories 158kcal 119kcal Squid
Protein 32.48g 21.49g Squid
Fats 1.4g 2.97g Sucker fish
Vitamin C 8.5mg 0mg Squid
Net carbs 1.64g 0g Squid
Carbs 1.64g 0g Squid
Cholesterol 224mg 53mg Sucker fish
Magnesium 60mg 38mg Squid
Calcium 180mg 90mg Squid
Potassium 637mg 487mg Squid
Iron 10.84mg 1.67mg Squid
Copper 0.998mg 0.25mg Squid
Zinc 3.46mg 0.96mg Squid
Phosphorus 580mg 269mg Squid
Sodium 744mg 51mg Sucker fish
Vitamin A 675IU 196IU Squid
Vitamin A 203µg 59µg Squid
Manganese 0.209mg 0.769mg Sucker fish
Selenium 89.6µg 16.2µg Squid
Vitamin B1 0.017mg 0.012mg Squid
Vitamin B2 1.729mg 0.085mg Squid
Vitamin B3 2.189mg 1.462mg Squid
Vitamin B5 0.9mg 0.865mg Squid
Vitamin B6 0.27mg 0.231mg Squid
Vitamin B12 5.4µg 2.31µg Squid
Folate 24µg 17µg Squid
Saturated Fat 0.236g 0.579g Squid
Monounsaturated Fat 0.162g 0.905g Sucker fish
Polyunsaturated fat 0.268g 1.035g Sucker fish
Tryptophan 0.364mg 0.241mg Squid
Threonine 1.398mg 0.942mg Squid
Isoleucine 1.414mg 0.99mg Squid
Leucine 2.287mg 1.746mg Squid
Lysine 2.427mg 1.973mg Squid
Methionine 0.733mg 0.636mg Squid
Phenylalanine 1.164mg 0.839mg Squid
Valine 1.419mg 1.107mg Squid
Histidine 0.624mg 0.633mg Sucker fish
Omega-3 - EPA 0.078g 0.244g Sucker fish
Omega-3 - DHA 0.132g 0.371g Sucker fish
Omega-3 - DPA 0.012g 0.094g Sucker fish

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Squid Sucker fish
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
36%
Sucker fish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
185%
Squid
58%
Sucker fish

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sucker fish
Sucker fish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 171mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sucker fish
Sucker fish contains less Sodium (difference - 693mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Squid
Squid is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.343g)
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 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 - 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.