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

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The main differences between Squid as food and Yellowtail

  • Squid as food is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Iron, Copper, Selenium, Phosphorus, and Zinc, yet Yellowtail is richer in Vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Squid as food is 173% higher.
  • Squid as food contains 34 times more Vitamin B2 than Yellowtail. Squid as food contains 1.729mg of Vitamin B2, while Yellowtail contains 0.051mg.
  • Yellowtail contains less Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Mollusks, cuttlefish, mixed species, cooked, moist heat and Fish, yellowtail, 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 +520.7%
Contains more Iron +1620.6%
Contains more Magnesium +57.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +188.6%
Contains more Potassium +18.4%
Contains more Zinc +416.4%
Contains more Copper +1620.7%
Contains more Manganese +1000%
Contains more Selenium +91.5%
Contains less Sodium -93.3%
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 9% 24% 28% 87% 48% 7% 19% 20% 3% 256%
Contains more Calcium +520.7%
Contains more Iron +1620.6%
Contains more Magnesium +57.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +188.6%
Contains more Potassium +18.4%
Contains more Zinc +416.4%
Contains more Copper +1620.7%
Contains more Manganese +1000%
Contains more Selenium +91.5%
Contains less Sodium -93.3%

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 +549%
Contains more Vitamin C +193.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +3290.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +32.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +45.9%
Contains more Folate +500%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +332%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +929.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +298.3%
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 7% 0% 0% 10% 44% 12% 164% 41% 43% 3% 157% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +549%
Contains more Vitamin C +193.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +3290.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +32.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +45.9%
Contains more Folate +500%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +332%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +929.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +298.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Fats +380%
Contains more Water +10.2%
Equal in Protein - 29.67
32% 61% 3%
Protein: 32.48 g
Fats: 1.4 g
Carbs: 1.64 g
Water: 61.12 g
Other: 3.36 g
30% 7% 67%
Protein: 29.67 g
Fats: 6.72 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 67.33 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Fats +380%
Contains more Water +10.2%
Equal in Protein - 29.67

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 Yellowtail
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 as food Yellowtail Opinion
Net carbs 1.64g 0g Squid as food
Protein 32.48g 29.67g Squid as food
Fats 1.4g 6.72g Yellowtail
Carbs 1.64g 0g Squid as food
Calories 158kcal 187kcal Yellowtail
Calcium 180mg 29mg Squid as food
Iron 10.84mg 0.63mg Squid as food
Magnesium 60mg 38mg Squid as food
Phosphorus 580mg 201mg Squid as food
Potassium 637mg 538mg Squid as food
Sodium 744mg 50mg Yellowtail
Zinc 3.46mg 0.67mg Squid as food
Copper 0.998mg 0.058mg Squid as food
Manganese 0.209mg 0.019mg Squid as food
Selenium 89.6µg 46.8µg Squid as food
Vitamin A 675IU 104IU Squid as food
Vitamin A RAE 203µg 31µg Squid as food
Vitamin C 8.5mg 2.9mg Squid as food
Vitamin B1 0.017mg 0.175mg Yellowtail
Vitamin B2 1.729mg 0.051mg Squid as food
Vitamin B3 2.189mg 8.718mg Yellowtail
Vitamin B5 0.9mg 0.681mg Squid as food
Vitamin B6 0.27mg 0.185mg Squid as food
Folate 24µg 4µg Squid as food
Vitamin B12 5.4µg 1.25µg Squid as food
Tryptophan 0.364mg 0.332mg Squid as food
Threonine 1.398mg 1.301mg Squid as food
Isoleucine 1.414mg 1.367mg Squid as food
Leucine 2.287mg 2.411mg Yellowtail
Lysine 2.427mg 2.725mg Yellowtail
Methionine 0.733mg 0.878mg Yellowtail
Phenylalanine 1.164mg 1.158mg Squid as food
Valine 1.419mg 1.528mg Yellowtail
Histidine 0.624mg 0.873mg Yellowtail
Cholesterol 224mg 71mg Yellowtail
Saturated Fat 0.236g Yellowtail
Omega-3 - DHA 0.132g Squid as food
Omega-3 - EPA 0.078g Squid as food
Omega-3 - DPA 0.012g Squid as food
Monounsaturated Fat 0.162g Squid as food
Polyunsaturated fat 0.268g Squid as food

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Squid as food Yellowtail
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
40%
Yellowtail
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
185%
Squid as food
49%
Yellowtail

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Yellowtail
Yellowtail contains less Sodium (difference - 694mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Yellowtail
Yellowtail is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 153mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Yellowtail
Yellowtail is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.236g)
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 is richer in vitamins?
Squid as food
Squid as food 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 as food - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172010/nutrients
  2. Yellowtail - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174248/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.