Squid vs. Turkey meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between squid and turkey meat
- Squid is higher in vitamin B12, iron, vitamin B2, selenium, copper, and phosphorus, yet turkey meat is higher in vitamin B3 and vitamin B6.
- Squid covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 183% more than turkey meat.
- Squid contains 11 times more copper than turkey meat. While squid contains 0.998mg of copper, turkey meat contains only 0.093mg.
- The amount of sodium in turkey meat is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Mollusks, cuttlefish, mixed species, cooked, moist heat and Turkey, whole, meat and skin, cooked, roasted.
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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 | +100% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1185.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +166.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +894.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +973.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +39.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +160.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1392.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +200.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -86.2% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1591.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +515.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +429.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +166.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +164.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +337.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +128.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
32.48 g
Fats:
1.4 g
Carbs:
1.64 g
Water:
61.12 g
Other:
3.36 g
Protein:
28.55 g
Fats:
7.39 g
Carbs:
0.06 g
Water:
63.52 g
Other:
0.48 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +13.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +2633.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +600% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +427.9% |
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Water
~63.52g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.236 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.162 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.268 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.155 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.647 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.119 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -89% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1534% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +690.7% |
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 Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 5.4µg | 1.02µg | 183% |
| Iron | 10.84mg | 1.09mg | 122% |
| Vitamin B2 | 1.729mg | 0.281mg | 111% |
| Selenium | 89.6µg | 29.8µg | 109% |
| Copper | 0.998mg | 0.093mg | 101% |
| Phosphorus | 580mg | 223mg | 51% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.189mg | 9.573mg | 46% |
| Cholesterol | 224mg | 109mg | 38% |
| Sodium | 744mg | 103mg | 28% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.27mg | 0.616mg | 27% |
| Vitamin A | 203µg | 12µg | 21% |
| Calcium | 180mg | 14mg | 17% |
| Choline | 87.4mg | 16% | |
| Potassium | 637mg | 239mg | 12% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.268g | 2.119g | 12% |
| Zinc | 3.46mg | 2.48mg | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 8.5mg | 0mg | 9% |
| Fats | 1.4g | 7.39g | 9% |
| Saturated fat | 0.236g | 2.155g | 9% |
| Protein | 32.48g | 28.55g | 8% |
| Manganese | 0.209mg | 0.014mg | 8% |
| Magnesium | 60mg | 30mg | 7% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.162g | 2.647g | 6% |
| Folate | 24µg | 9µg | 4% |
| Calories | 158kcal | 189kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.017mg | 0.045mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.4µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin D | 15IU | 2% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.9mg | 0.948mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 1.64g | 0.06g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 1.64g | 0.06g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0.07mg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.101g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.364mg | 0.291mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.398mg | 1.004mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.414mg | 0.796mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.287mg | 1.925mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.427mg | 2.282mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.733mg | 0.724mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.164mg | 0.903mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.419mg | 0.902mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.624mg | 0.749mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.078g | 0.008g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.132g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.105g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.012g | 0.008g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.003g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.01g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.014g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.841g | 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
185%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 115mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey meat contains less Sodium (difference - 641mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Squid is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Squid is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.919g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Squid is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Squid is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Squid is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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