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

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Important differences between Squid as food and Whitefish

  • Whitefish has less Vitamin B12, Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B2, Copper, Phosphorus, Zinc, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Squid as food's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 185% more.
  • Squid as food has 23 times more Iron than Whitefish. Squid as food has 10.84mg of Iron, while Whitefish has 0.47mg.
  • Whitefish is lower in Sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Mollusks, cuttlefish, mixed species, cooked, moist heat and Fish, whitefish, mixed species, 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 +445.5%
Contains more Iron +2206.4%
Contains more Magnesium +42.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +67.6%
Contains more Potassium +56.9%
Contains more Zinc +172.4%
Contains more Copper +984.8%
Contains more Manganese +143%
Contains more Selenium +453.1%
Contains less Sodium -91.3%
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 10% 18% 30% 149% 36% 9% 35% 31% 12% 89%
Contains more Calcium +445.5%
Contains more Iron +2206.4%
Contains more Magnesium +42.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +67.6%
Contains more Potassium +56.9%
Contains more Zinc +172.4%
Contains more Copper +984.8%
Contains more Manganese +143%
Contains more Selenium +453.1%
Contains less Sodium -91.3%

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 +415.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1022.7%
Contains more Folate +41.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +462.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +905.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +75.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +28.1%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.865
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 8% 0% 0% 0% 43% 36% 73% 52% 80% 13% 120% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +415.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1022.7%
Contains more Folate +41.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +462.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +905.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +75.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +28.1%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.865

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +32.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +14.7%
Contains more Fats +436.4%
Equal in Water - 65.09
32% 61% 3%
Protein: 32.48 g
Fats: 1.4 g
Carbs: 1.64 g
Water: 61.12 g
Other: 3.36 g
24% 8% 65% 3%
Protein: 24.47 g
Fats: 7.51 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 65.09 g
Other: 2.93 g
Contains more Protein +32.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +14.7%
Contains more Fats +436.4%
Equal in Water - 65.09

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -79.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1479.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +928%
35% 24% 40%
Saturated Fat: 0.236 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.162 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.268 g
18% 40% 43%
Saturated Fat: 1.162 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.559 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.755 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -79.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1479.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +928%

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 Whitefish
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 Whitefish Opinion
Net carbs 1.64g 0g Squid as food
Protein 32.48g 24.47g Squid as food
Fats 1.4g 7.51g Whitefish
Carbs 1.64g 0g Squid as food
Calories 158kcal 172kcal Whitefish
Calcium 180mg 33mg Squid as food
Iron 10.84mg 0.47mg Squid as food
Magnesium 60mg 42mg Squid as food
Phosphorus 580mg 346mg Squid as food
Potassium 637mg 406mg Squid as food
Sodium 744mg 65mg Whitefish
Zinc 3.46mg 1.27mg Squid as food
Copper 0.998mg 0.092mg Squid as food
Manganese 0.209mg 0.086mg Squid as food
Selenium 89.6µg 16.2µg Squid as food
Vitamin A 675IU 131IU Squid as food
Vitamin A RAE 203µg 39µg Squid as food
Vitamin C 8.5mg 0mg Squid as food
Vitamin B1 0.017mg 0.171mg Whitefish
Vitamin B2 1.729mg 0.154mg Squid as food
Vitamin B3 2.189mg 3.846mg Whitefish
Vitamin B5 0.9mg 0.865mg Squid as food
Vitamin B6 0.27mg 0.346mg Whitefish
Folate 24µg 17µg Squid as food
Vitamin B12 5.4µg 0.96µg Squid as food
Tryptophan 0.364mg 0.274mg Squid as food
Threonine 1.398mg 1.073mg Squid as food
Isoleucine 1.414mg 1.128mg Squid as food
Leucine 2.287mg 1.989mg Squid as food
Lysine 2.427mg 2.248mg Squid as food
Methionine 0.733mg 0.724mg Squid as food
Phenylalanine 1.164mg 0.955mg Squid as food
Valine 1.419mg 1.261mg Squid as food
Histidine 0.624mg 0.721mg Whitefish
Cholesterol 224mg 77mg Whitefish
Saturated Fat 0.236g 1.162g Squid as food
Omega-3 - DHA 0.132g 1.206g Whitefish
Omega-3 - EPA 0.078g 0.406g Whitefish
Omega-3 - DPA 0.012g 0.209g Whitefish
Monounsaturated Fat 0.162g 2.559g Whitefish
Polyunsaturated fat 0.268g 2.755g Whitefish

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Squid as food Whitefish
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
35%
Whitefish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
185%
Squid as food
41%
Whitefish

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Whitefish
Whitefish contains less Sodium (difference - 679mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Whitefish
Whitefish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 147mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Squid as food
Squid as food is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.926g)
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. Whitefish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174246/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.