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

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Important differences between Squid as food and Tilefish

  • Tilefish has less Iron, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Copper, Selenium, Phosphorus, Zinc, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Squid as food's daily need coverage for Iron is 132% more.
  • Squid as food has 19 times more Copper than Tilefish. Squid as food has 0.998mg of Copper, while Tilefish has 0.052mg.
  • Tilefish is lower in Sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Mollusks, cuttlefish, mixed species, cooked, moist heat and Fish, tilefish, 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.
Contains more Calcium +592.3%
Contains more Iron +3396.8%
Contains more Magnesium +81.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +145.8%
Contains more Potassium +24.4%
Contains more Zinc +552.8%
Contains more Copper +1819.2%
Contains more Manganese +1293.3%
Contains more Selenium +74%
Contains less Sodium -92.1%
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 8% 12% 24% 102% 46% 8% 15% 18% 2% 281%
Contains more Calcium +592.3%
Contains more Iron +3396.8%
Contains more Magnesium +81.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +145.8%
Contains more Potassium +24.4%
Contains more Zinc +552.8%
Contains more Copper +1819.2%
Contains more Manganese +1293.3%
Contains more Selenium +74%
Contains less Sodium -92.1%

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 +878.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +810%
Contains more Folate +41.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +116%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +723.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +59.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +11.1%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.87
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 5% 0% 0% 0% 35% 44% 66% 53% 70% 13% 313% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +878.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +810%
Contains more Folate +41.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +116%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +723.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +59.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +11.1%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.87

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +32.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +479.3%
Contains more Fats +235%
Contains more Water +14.9%
32% 61% 3%
Protein: 32.48 g
Fats: 1.4 g
Carbs: 1.64 g
Water: 61.12 g
Other: 3.36 g
24% 5% 70%
Protein: 24.49 g
Fats: 4.69 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 70.24 g
Other: 0.58 g
Contains more Protein +32.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +479.3%
Contains more Fats +235%
Contains more Water +14.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -72.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +722.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +364.9%
35% 24% 40%
Saturated Fat: 0.236 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.162 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.268 g
25% 39% 36%
Saturated Fat: 0.868 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.332 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.246 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -72.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +722.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +364.9%

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 Tilefish
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Squid as food Tilefish Opinion
Net carbs 1.64g 0g Squid as food
Protein 32.48g 24.49g Squid as food
Fats 1.4g 4.69g Tilefish
Carbs 1.64g 0g Squid as food
Calories 158kcal 147kcal Squid as food
Calcium 180mg 26mg Squid as food
Iron 10.84mg 0.31mg Squid as food
Magnesium 60mg 33mg Squid as food
Phosphorus 580mg 236mg Squid as food
Potassium 637mg 512mg Squid as food
Sodium 744mg 59mg Tilefish
Zinc 3.46mg 0.53mg Squid as food
Copper 0.998mg 0.052mg Squid as food
Manganese 0.209mg 0.015mg Squid as food
Selenium 89.6µg 51.5µg Squid as food
Vitamin A 675IU 69IU Squid as food
Vitamin A RAE 203µg 21µg Squid as food
Vitamin C 8.5mg 0mg Squid as food
Vitamin B1 0.017mg 0.14mg Tilefish
Vitamin B2 1.729mg 0.19mg Squid as food
Vitamin B3 2.189mg 3.5mg Tilefish
Vitamin B5 0.9mg 0.87mg Squid as food
Vitamin B6 0.27mg 0.3mg Tilefish
Folate 24µg 17µg Squid as food
Vitamin B12 5.4µg 2.5µg Squid as food
Tryptophan 0.364mg 0.274mg Squid as food
Threonine 1.398mg 1.074mg Squid as food
Isoleucine 1.414mg 1.128mg Squid as food
Leucine 2.287mg 1.99mg Squid as food
Lysine 2.427mg 2.249mg Squid as food
Methionine 0.733mg 0.725mg Squid as food
Phenylalanine 1.164mg 0.956mg Squid as food
Valine 1.419mg 1.262mg Squid as food
Histidine 0.624mg 0.721mg Tilefish
Cholesterol 224mg 64mg Tilefish
Saturated Fat 0.236g 0.868g Squid as food
Omega-3 - DHA 0.132g 0.733g Tilefish
Omega-3 - EPA 0.078g 0.172g Tilefish
Omega-3 - DPA 0.012g 0.143g Tilefish
Monounsaturated Fat 0.162g 1.332g Tilefish
Polyunsaturated fat 0.268g 1.246g Tilefish

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Squid as food Tilefish
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
50%
Tilefish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
185%
Squid as food
51%
Tilefish

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tilefish
Tilefish contains less Sodium (difference - 685mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tilefish
Tilefish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 160mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Squid as food
Squid as food is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.632g)
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 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 ($)
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 as food - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172010/nutrients
  2. Tilefish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175152/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.