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Squid vs. Tuna — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Squid and Tuna

  • Squid has more Vitamin B12, Iron, Vitamin B2, Copper, and Phosphorus, however, Tuna is richer in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, and Selenium.
  • Squid covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 127% more than Tuna.
  • Tuna has 23 times less Copper than Squid. Squid has 0.998mg of Copper, while Tuna has 0.043mg.
  • Tuna contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Mollusks, cuttlefish, mixed species, cooked, moist heat and Fish, tuna, yellowfin, fresh, 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.
Squid
8
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%
Tuna
2
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 30% 1.2% 47% 35% 14% 12% 143% 7% 1.7% 590%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +42.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +4400%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +20.9%
Contains more IronIron +1078.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +2220.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +668.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +74.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1507.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +20.8%

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
6
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%
Tuna
7
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% 3.9% 5.8% 60% 34% 32% 414% 20% 240% 294% 0.25% 1.5% 42%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +938.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1162%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +169.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +129.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +1100%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +688.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +908.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +284.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Squid
4
32% 61% 3%
Protein: 32.48 g
Fats: 1.4 g
Carbs: 1.64 g
Water: 61.12 g
Other: 3.36 g
Tuna
1
29% 69%
Protein: 29.15 g
Fats: 0.59 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.98 g
Other: 1.28 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +11.4%
Contains more FatsFats +137.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +162.5%
Contains more WaterWater +12.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Squid
2
35% 24% 40%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.236 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.162 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.268 g
Tuna
1
40% 27% 34%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.205 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.138 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.175 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +17.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +53.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -13.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Squid Tuna Opinion
Calories 158kcal 130kcal Squid
Protein 32.48g 29.15g Squid
Fats 1.4g 0.59g Squid
Vitamin C 8.5mg 0mg Squid
Net carbs 1.64g 0g Squid
Carbs 1.64g 0g Squid
Cholesterol 224mg 47mg Tuna
Vitamin D 82IU Tuna
Magnesium 60mg 42mg Squid
Calcium 180mg 4mg Squid
Potassium 637mg 527mg Squid
Iron 10.84mg 0.92mg Squid
Copper 0.998mg 0.043mg Squid
Zinc 3.46mg 0.45mg Squid
Phosphorus 580mg 333mg Squid
Sodium 744mg 54mg Tuna
Vitamin A 675IU 65IU Squid
Vitamin A 203µg 22µg Squid
Vitamin E 0.29mg Tuna
Vitamin D 2µg Tuna
Manganese 0.209mg 0.013mg Squid
Selenium 89.6µg 108.2µg Tuna
Vitamin B1 0.017mg 0.134mg Tuna
Vitamin B2 1.729mg 0.137mg Squid
Vitamin B3 2.189mg 22.07mg Tuna
Vitamin B5 0.9mg 0.334mg Squid
Vitamin B6 0.27mg 1.038mg Tuna
Vitamin B12 5.4µg 2.35µg Squid
Vitamin K 0.1µg Tuna
Folate 24µg 2µg Squid
Trans Fat 0.02g Squid
Choline 77.6mg Tuna
Saturated Fat 0.236g 0.205g Tuna
Monounsaturated Fat 0.162g 0.138g Squid
Polyunsaturated fat 0.268g 0.175g Squid
Tryptophan 0.364mg 0.313mg Squid
Threonine 1.398mg 1.224mg Squid
Isoleucine 1.414mg 1.287mg Squid
Leucine 2.287mg 2.27mg Squid
Lysine 2.427mg 2.565mg Tuna
Methionine 0.733mg 0.827mg Tuna
Phenylalanine 1.164mg 1.091mg Squid
Valine 1.419mg 1.438mg Tuna
Histidine 0.624mg 0.822mg Tuna
Omega-3 - EPA 0.078g 0.015g Squid
Omega-3 - DHA 0.132g 0.105g Squid
Omega-3 - DPA 0.012g 0.005g Squid
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Tuna

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Squid Tuna
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
88%
Tuna
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
185%
Squid
88%
Tuna

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tuna
Tuna is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 177mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tuna
Tuna contains less Sodium (difference - 690mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tuna
Tuna is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.031g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Squid
Squid is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
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 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 - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172010/nutrients
  2. Tuna - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172006/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.