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Squid vs. Tuna salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Squid and Tuna salad?

  • Squid is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Iron, Copper, Selenium, Phosphorus, Zinc, and Vitamin A, however, Tuna salad is richer in Vitamin B3.
  • Squid's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 175% more.
  • Tuna salad contains 25 times less Vitamin B2 than Squid. Squid contains 1.729mg of Vitamin B2, while Tuna salad contains 0.07mg.
  • Tuna salad has less Cholesterol.

We used Mollusks, cuttlefish, mixed species, cooked, moist heat and Fish, tuna salad 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.
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 14% 5.1% 16% 38% 48% 15% 76% 52% 5.2% 225%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +215.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +958.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +257.9%
Contains more IronIron +984%
Contains more CopperCopper +588.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +517.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +225.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +422.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +117.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -46%

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 7.3% 5.8% 0% 0% 7.8% 16% 126% 16% 19% 150% 0% 6% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +286.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +595.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +2370%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +246.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +350%
Contains more FolateFolate +200%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +82.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +206.1%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~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
16% 9% 9% 63% 2%
Protein: 16.04 g
Fats: 9.26 g
Carbs: 9.41 g
Water: 63.16 g
Other: 2.13 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +102.5%
Contains more OtherOther +57.7%
Contains more FatsFats +561.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +473.8%
~equal in Water ~63.16g

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
18% 34% 48%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.544 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.887 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.122 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -84.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1682.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1438.1%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Squid Tuna salad Opinion
Calories 158kcal 187kcal Tuna salad
Protein 32.48g 16.04g Squid
Fats 1.4g 9.26g Tuna salad
Vitamin C 8.5mg 2.2mg Squid
Net carbs 1.64g 9.41g Tuna salad
Carbs 1.64g 9.41g Tuna salad
Cholesterol 224mg 13mg Tuna salad
Magnesium 60mg 19mg Squid
Calcium 180mg 17mg Squid
Potassium 637mg 178mg Squid
Iron 10.84mg 1mg Squid
Copper 0.998mg 0.145mg Squid
Zinc 3.46mg 0.56mg Squid
Phosphorus 580mg 178mg Squid
Sodium 744mg 402mg Tuna salad
Vitamin A 675IU 97IU Squid
Vitamin A 203µg 24µg Squid
Manganese 0.209mg 0.04mg Squid
Selenium 89.6µg 41.2µg Squid
Vitamin B1 0.017mg 0.031mg Tuna salad
Vitamin B2 1.729mg 0.07mg Squid
Vitamin B3 2.189mg 6.7mg Tuna salad
Vitamin B5 0.9mg 0.26mg Squid
Vitamin B6 0.27mg 0.081mg Squid
Vitamin B12 5.4µg 1.2µg Squid
Folate 24µg 8µg Squid
Saturated Fat 0.236g 1.544g Squid
Monounsaturated Fat 0.162g 2.887g Tuna salad
Polyunsaturated fat 0.268g 4.122g Tuna salad
Tryptophan 0.364mg 0.18mg Squid
Threonine 1.398mg 0.701mg Squid
Isoleucine 1.414mg 0.739mg Squid
Leucine 2.287mg 1.293mg Squid
Lysine 2.427mg 1.457mg Squid
Methionine 0.733mg 0.47mg Squid
Phenylalanine 1.164mg 0.626mg Squid
Valine 1.419mg 0.824mg Squid
Histidine 0.624mg 0.467mg Squid
Omega-3 - EPA 0.078g 0.014g Squid
Omega-3 - DHA 0.132g 0.055g Squid
Omega-3 - DPA 0.012g Squid

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Squid Tuna salad
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
27%
Tuna salad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
185%
Squid
49%
Tuna salad

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 211mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad contains less Sodium (difference - 342mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Squid
Squid is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.308g)
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 lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
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. Tuna salad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175160/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.