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Squid as food vs. Sunfish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Squid as food and Sunfish?

  • Squid as food is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Iron, Copper, Phosphorus, and Vitamin A RAE, however, Sunfish is richer in Manganese.
  • Squid as food's daily need coverage for Selenium is 133% more.
  • Sunfish contains 20 times less Vitamin B2 than Squid as food. Squid as food contains 1.729mg of Vitamin B2, while Sunfish contains 0.085mg.
  • Sunfish has less Sodium.

We used Mollusks, cuttlefish, mixed species, cooked, moist heat and Fish, sunfish, pumpkin seed, cooked, dry heat types 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.
Contains more Calcium +74.8%
Contains more Iron +603.9%
Contains more Magnesium +57.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +151.1%
Contains more Potassium +41.9%
Contains more Zinc +73.9%
Contains more Copper +159.2%
Contains more Selenium +453.1%
Contains less Sodium -86.2%
Contains more Manganese +329.2%
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 31% 58% 28% 99% 40% 14% 55% 129% 117% 89%
Contains more Calcium +74.8%
Contains more Iron +603.9%
Contains more Magnesium +57.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +151.1%
Contains more Potassium +41.9%
Contains more Zinc +73.9%
Contains more Copper +159.2%
Contains more Selenium +453.1%
Contains less Sodium -86.2%
Contains more Manganese +329.2%

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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Contains more Vitamin A +1063.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +750%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1934.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +49.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +95.7%
Contains more Folate +41.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +133.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +441.2%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.865
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% 0% 0% 4% 24% 20% 28% 52% 32% 13% 289% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +1063.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +750%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1934.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +49.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +95.7%
Contains more Folate +41.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +133.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +441.2%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.865

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +30.6%
Contains more Fats +55.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +558.8%
Contains more Water +20.6%
32% 61% 3%
Protein: 32.48 g
Fats: 1.4 g
Carbs: 1.64 g
Water: 61.12 g
Other: 3.36 g
25% 74%
Protein: 24.87 g
Fats: 0.9 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.72 g
Other: 0.51 g
Contains more Protein +30.6%
Contains more Fats +55.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +558.8%
Contains more Water +20.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -24.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +17.5%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.15
35% 24% 40%
Saturated Fat: 0.236 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.162 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.268 g
28% 23% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.178 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.15 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.315 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -24.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +17.5%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.15

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 Sunfish
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 Sunfish Opinion
Net carbs 1.64g 0g Squid as food
Protein 32.48g 24.87g Squid as food
Fats 1.4g 0.9g Squid as food
Carbs 1.64g 0g Squid as food
Calories 158kcal 114kcal Squid as food
Calcium 180mg 103mg Squid as food
Iron 10.84mg 1.54mg Squid as food
Magnesium 60mg 38mg Squid as food
Phosphorus 580mg 231mg Squid as food
Potassium 637mg 449mg Squid as food
Sodium 744mg 103mg Sunfish
Zinc 3.46mg 1.99mg Squid as food
Copper 0.998mg 0.385mg Squid as food
Manganese 0.209mg 0.897mg Sunfish
Selenium 89.6µg 16.2µg Squid as food
Vitamin A 675IU 58IU Squid as food
Vitamin A RAE 203µg 17µg Squid as food
Vitamin C 8.5mg 1mg Squid as food
Vitamin B1 0.017mg 0.092mg Sunfish
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 0.138mg Squid as food
Folate 24µg 17µg Squid as food
Vitamin B12 5.4µg 2.31µg Squid as food
Tryptophan 0.364mg 0.279mg Squid as food
Threonine 1.398mg 1.09mg Squid as food
Isoleucine 1.414mg 1.146mg Squid as food
Leucine 2.287mg 2.022mg Squid as food
Lysine 2.427mg 2.284mg Squid as food
Methionine 0.733mg 0.736mg Sunfish
Phenylalanine 1.164mg 0.971mg Squid as food
Valine 1.419mg 1.281mg Squid as food
Histidine 0.624mg 0.732mg Sunfish
Cholesterol 224mg 86mg Sunfish
Saturated Fat 0.236g 0.178g Sunfish
Omega-3 - DHA 0.132g 0.092g Squid as food
Omega-3 - EPA 0.078g 0.047g Squid as food
Omega-3 - DPA 0.012g 0.042g Sunfish
Monounsaturated Fat 0.162g 0.15g Squid as food
Polyunsaturated fat 0.268g 0.315g Sunfish

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Squid as food Sunfish
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%
Sunfish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
185%
Squid as food
66%
Sunfish

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Sunfish
Sunfish contains less Sodium (difference - 641mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sunfish
Sunfish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 138mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sunfish
Sunfish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.058g)
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. Sunfish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172003/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.