Squid vs. Sunfish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between squid and sunfish?
- Squid is higher in selenium, vitamin B12, vitamin B2, iron, copper, phosphorus, and zinc; however, sunfish is richer in manganese.
- Squid's daily need coverage for selenium is 133% more.
- Sunfish contains 20 times less vitamin B2 than squid. Squid 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +57.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +74.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +41.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +603.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +159.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +73.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +151.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +453.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -86.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +750% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1094.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1934.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +49.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +95.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +133.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +41.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +441.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +30.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +55.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +558.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +20.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -24.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +17.5% |
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Monounsaturated fat
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Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 89.6µg | 16.2µg | 133% |
| Vitamin B12 | 5.4µg | 2.31µg | 129% |
| Vitamin B2 | 1.729mg | 0.085mg | 126% |
| Iron | 10.84mg | 1.54mg | 116% |
| Copper | 0.998mg | 0.385mg | 68% |
| Phosphorus | 580mg | 231mg | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 224mg | 86mg | 46% |
| Manganese | 0.209mg | 0.897mg | 30% |
| Sodium | 744mg | 103mg | 28% |
| Vitamin A | 203µg | 17µg | 21% |
| Protein | 32.48g | 24.87g | 15% |
| Zinc | 3.46mg | 1.99mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.27mg | 0.138mg | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 8.5mg | 1mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 180mg | 103mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 637mg | 449mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.017mg | 0.092mg | 6% |
| Magnesium | 60mg | 38mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.189mg | 1.462mg | 5% |
| Folate | 24µg | 17µg | 2% |
| Calories | 158kcal | 114kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.9mg | 0.865mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 1.64g | 0g | 1% |
| Fats | 1.4g | 0.9g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 1.64g | 0g | N/A |
| Saturated fat | 0.236g | 0.178g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.162g | 0.15g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.268g | 0.315g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.364mg | 0.279mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.398mg | 1.09mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.414mg | 1.146mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.287mg | 2.022mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.427mg | 2.284mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.733mg | 0.736mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.164mg | 0.971mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.419mg | 1.281mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.624mg | 0.732mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.078g | 0.047g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.132g | 0.092g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.012g | 0.042g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sunfish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 138mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sunfish contains less Sodium (difference - 641mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sunfish is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.058g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Squid is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Squid is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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 ($)