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Squid vs. Turbot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Squid and Turbot

  • Turbot contains less Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B12, Copper, Selenium, Phosphorus, Zinc, and Vitamin A than Squid.
  • Squid's daily need coverage for Iron is 130% higher.
  • Turbot contains 21 times less Copper than Squid. Squid contains 0.998mg of Copper, while Turbot contains 0.047mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Turbot is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Mollusks, cuttlefish, mixed species, cooked, moist heat and Fish, turbot, european, 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%
Turbot
1
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 46% 6.9% 27% 17% 16% 7.6% 71% 25% 2.9% 255%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +682.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +108.9%
Contains more IronIron +2256.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +2023.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +1135.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +251.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +850%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +91.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -74.2%
~equal in Magnesium ~65mg

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
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 28% 41% 0% 0% 4.3% 399% 41% 54% 62% 675% 0% 18% 0%
Turbot
2
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 5.7% 2.4% 0% 0% 19% 22% 50% 39% 56% 318% 0% 6.8% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +400%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1587.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1682.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +36.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +11.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +112.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +347.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +22.4%
~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
2
32% 61% 3%
Protein: 32.48 g
Fats: 1.4 g
Carbs: 1.64 g
Water: 61.12 g
Other: 3.36 g
Turbot
3
21% 4% 70% 5%
Protein: 20.58 g
Fats: 3.78 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 70.45 g
Other: 5.19 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +57.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +170%
Contains more WaterWater +15.3%
Contains more OtherOther +54.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Squid Turbot
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Turbot Opinion
Calories 158kcal 122kcal Squid
Protein 32.48g 20.58g Squid
Fats 1.4g 3.78g Turbot
Vitamin C 8.5mg 1.7mg Squid
Net carbs 1.64g 0g Squid
Carbs 1.64g 0g Squid
Cholesterol 224mg 62mg Turbot
Magnesium 60mg 65mg Turbot
Calcium 180mg 23mg Squid
Potassium 637mg 305mg Squid
Iron 10.84mg 0.46mg Squid
Copper 0.998mg 0.047mg Squid
Zinc 3.46mg 0.28mg Squid
Phosphorus 580mg 165mg Squid
Sodium 744mg 192mg Turbot
Vitamin A 675IU 40IU Squid
Vitamin A 203µg 12µg Squid
Manganese 0.209mg 0.022mg Squid
Selenium 89.6µg 46.8µg Squid
Vitamin B1 0.017mg 0.076mg Turbot
Vitamin B2 1.729mg 0.097mg Squid
Vitamin B3 2.189mg 2.679mg Turbot
Vitamin B5 0.9mg 0.658mg Squid
Vitamin B6 0.27mg 0.242mg Squid
Vitamin B12 5.4µg 2.54µg Squid
Folate 24µg 9µg Squid
Saturated Fat 0.236g Turbot
Monounsaturated Fat 0.162g Squid
Polyunsaturated fat 0.268g Squid
Tryptophan 0.364mg 0.23mg Squid
Threonine 1.398mg 0.902mg Squid
Isoleucine 1.414mg 0.948mg Squid
Leucine 2.287mg 1.672mg Squid
Lysine 2.427mg 1.89mg Squid
Methionine 0.733mg 0.609mg Squid
Phenylalanine 1.164mg 0.803mg Squid
Valine 1.419mg 1.06mg Squid
Histidine 0.624mg 0.606mg Squid
Omega-3 - EPA 0.078g Squid
Omega-3 - DHA 0.132g 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 Turbot
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
40%
Turbot
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
185%
Squid
47%
Turbot

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turbot
Turbot is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 162mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turbot
Turbot contains less Sodium (difference - 552mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turbot
Turbot is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.236g)
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 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 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. Turbot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174245/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.