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Squid vs. Yellowtail — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Squid and Yellowtail

  • Squid 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 is 173% higher.
  • Squid contains 34 times more Vitamin B2 than Yellowtail. Squid 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.
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 27% 8.7% 47% 24% 19% 18% 86% 6.5% 2.5% 255%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +57.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +520.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +18.4%
Contains more IronIron +1620.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +1620.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +416.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +188.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1000%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +91.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -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.
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 9.7% 6.2% 0% 0% 44% 12% 163% 41% 43% 156% 0% 3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +193.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +549%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +3290.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +32.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +45.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +332%
Contains more FolateFolate +500%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +929.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +298.3%
~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
30% 7% 67%
Protein: 29.67 g
Fats: 6.72 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 67.33 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +-190.3%
Contains more FatsFats +380%
Contains more WaterWater +10.2%
~equal in Protein ~29.67g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Squid Yellowtail
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 Yellowtail Opinion
Calories 158kcal 187kcal Yellowtail
Protein 32.48g 29.67g Squid
Fats 1.4g 6.72g Yellowtail
Vitamin C 8.5mg 2.9mg Squid
Net carbs 1.64g 0g Squid
Carbs 1.64g 0g Squid
Cholesterol 224mg 71mg Yellowtail
Magnesium 60mg 38mg Squid
Calcium 180mg 29mg Squid
Potassium 637mg 538mg Squid
Iron 10.84mg 0.63mg Squid
Copper 0.998mg 0.058mg Squid
Zinc 3.46mg 0.67mg Squid
Phosphorus 580mg 201mg Squid
Sodium 744mg 50mg Yellowtail
Vitamin A 675IU 104IU Squid
Vitamin A 203µg 31µg Squid
Manganese 0.209mg 0.019mg Squid
Selenium 89.6µg 46.8µg Squid
Vitamin B1 0.017mg 0.175mg Yellowtail
Vitamin B2 1.729mg 0.051mg Squid
Vitamin B3 2.189mg 8.718mg Yellowtail
Vitamin B5 0.9mg 0.681mg Squid
Vitamin B6 0.27mg 0.185mg Squid
Vitamin B12 5.4µg 1.25µg Squid
Folate 24µg 4µg Squid
Saturated Fat 0.236g Yellowtail
Monounsaturated Fat 0.162g Squid
Polyunsaturated fat 0.268g Squid
Tryptophan 0.364mg 0.332mg Squid
Threonine 1.398mg 1.301mg Squid
Isoleucine 1.414mg 1.367mg Squid
Leucine 2.287mg 2.411mg Yellowtail
Lysine 2.427mg 2.725mg Yellowtail
Methionine 0.733mg 0.878mg Yellowtail
Phenylalanine 1.164mg 1.158mg Squid
Valine 1.419mg 1.528mg Yellowtail
Histidine 0.624mg 0.873mg Yellowtail
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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is better in case of low diet
Squid Yellowtail
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
37%
Yellowtail
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
185%
Squid
49%
Yellowtail

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Yellowtail
Yellowtail is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 153mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yellowtail
Yellowtail contains less Sodium (difference - 694mg)
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
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. 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.