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Sucker fish vs. Squid — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Sucker fish and Squid?

  • Sucker fish is richer in Manganese, while Squid is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Iron, Copper, Phosphorus, and Zinc.
  • Squid's daily need coverage for Selenium is 133% higher.
  • Squid has 4 times less Manganese than Sucker fish. Sucker fish has 0.769mg of Manganese, while Squid has 0.209mg.
  • Sucker fish is lower in Cholesterol.

We used Fish, sucker, white, cooked, dry heat and Mollusks, cuttlefish, mixed species, cooked, moist heat types in this comparison.

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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.
Sucker fish
Sucker fish
2
:
8
Squid
Squid
Contains less Sodium -93.1%
Contains more Manganese +267.9%
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Iron +549.1%
Contains more Magnesium +57.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +115.6%
Contains more Potassium +30.8%
Contains more Zinc +260.4%
Contains more Copper +299.2%
Contains more Selenium +453.1%
Sucker fish
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 63% 28% 116% 43% 7% 27% 84% 101% 89%
Squid
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 54% 407% 43% 249% 57% 98% 95% 333% 28% 489%
Contains less Sodium -93.1%
Contains more Manganese +267.9%
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Iron +549.1%
Contains more Magnesium +57.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +115.6%
Contains more Potassium +30.8%
Contains more Zinc +260.4%
Contains more Copper +299.2%
Contains more Selenium +453.1%

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.
Sucker fish
Sucker fish
0
:
9
Squid
Squid
Contains more Vitamin A +244.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +41.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1934.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +49.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +16.9%
Contains more Folate +41.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +133.8%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.9
Sucker fish
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 12% 0% 0% 0% 3% 20% 28% 52% 54% 13% 289% 0%
Squid
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +244.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +41.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1934.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +49.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +16.9%
Contains more Folate +41.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +133.8%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.9

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Sucker fish
Sucker fish
2
:
3
Squid
Squid
Contains more Fats +112.1%
Contains more Water +21.1%
Contains more Protein +51.1%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +116.8%
Sucker fish
21% 3% 74%
Protein: 21.49 g
Fats: 2.97 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.99 g
Other: 1.55 g
Squid
32% 61% 3%
Protein: 32.48 g
Fats: 1.4 g
Carbs: 1.64 g
Water: 61.12 g
Other: 3.36 g
Contains more Fats +112.1%
Contains more Water +21.1%
Contains more Protein +51.1%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +116.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Sucker fish
Sucker fish
2
:
1
Squid
Squid
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +458.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +286.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -59.2%
Sucker fish
23% 36% 41%
Saturated Fat: 0.579 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.905 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.035 g
Squid
35% 24% 40%
Saturated Fat: 0.236 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.162 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.268 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +458.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +286.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -59.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Sucker fish Squid
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 Sucker fish Squid Opinion
Net carbs 0g 1.64g Squid
Protein 21.49g 32.48g Squid
Fats 2.97g 1.4g Sucker fish
Carbs 0g 1.64g Squid
Calories 119kcal 158kcal Squid
Calcium 90mg 180mg Squid
Iron 1.67mg 10.84mg Squid
Magnesium 38mg 60mg Squid
Phosphorus 269mg 580mg Squid
Potassium 487mg 637mg Squid
Sodium 51mg 744mg Sucker fish
Zinc 0.96mg 3.46mg Squid
Copper 0.25mg 0.998mg Squid
Manganese 0.769mg 0.209mg Sucker fish
Selenium 16.2µg 89.6µg Squid
Vitamin A 196IU 675IU Squid
Vitamin A RAE 59µg 203µg Squid
Vitamin C 0mg 8.5mg Squid
Vitamin B1 0.012mg 0.017mg Squid
Vitamin B2 0.085mg 1.729mg Squid
Vitamin B3 1.462mg 2.189mg Squid
Vitamin B5 0.865mg 0.9mg Squid
Vitamin B6 0.231mg 0.27mg Squid
Folate 17µg 24µg Squid
Vitamin B12 2.31µg 5.4µg Squid
Tryptophan 0.241mg 0.364mg Squid
Threonine 0.942mg 1.398mg Squid
Isoleucine 0.99mg 1.414mg Squid
Leucine 1.746mg 2.287mg Squid
Lysine 1.973mg 2.427mg Squid
Methionine 0.636mg 0.733mg Squid
Phenylalanine 0.839mg 1.164mg Squid
Valine 1.107mg 1.419mg Squid
Histidine 0.633mg 0.624mg Sucker fish
Cholesterol 53mg 224mg Sucker fish
Saturated Fat 0.579g 0.236g Squid
Omega-3 - DHA 0.371g 0.132g Sucker fish
Omega-3 - EPA 0.244g 0.078g Sucker fish
Omega-3 - DPA 0.094g 0.012g Sucker fish
Monounsaturated Fat 0.905g 0.162g Sucker fish
Polyunsaturated fat 1.035g 0.268g Sucker fish

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Sucker fish Squid
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
39%
Sucker fish
110%
Squid
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Sucker fish
185%
Squid

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Sucker fish
Sucker fish contains less Sodium (difference - 693mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sucker fish
Sucker fish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 171mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Squid
Squid is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.343g)
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. Sucker fish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172002/nutrients
  2. Squid - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172010/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.