Tilapia vs. Squid — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between tilapia and squid
- Tilapia contains less vitamin B12, vitamin B2, iron, copper, selenium, phosphorus, zinc, and calcium than squid.
- Squid's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 148% higher.
- The amount of cholesterol in tilapia is lower.
The food types used in this comparison are Fish, tilapia, cooked, dry heat and Mollusks, cuttlefish, mixed species, cooked, moist 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 less SodiumSodium | -92.5% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +76.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1185.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +67.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1471% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1230.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +743.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +184.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +464.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +64.7% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +447.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +116.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +2268.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +35.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +119.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +190.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +300% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +89.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +17.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +24.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +489.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +123.9% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -74.9% |
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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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.86µg | 5.4µg | 148% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.073mg | 1.729mg | 127% |
| Iron | 0.69mg | 10.84mg | 127% |
| Copper | 0.075mg | 0.998mg | 103% |
| Selenium | 54.4µg | 89.6µg | 64% |
| Cholesterol | 57mg | 224mg | 56% |
| Phosphorus | 204mg | 580mg | 54% |
| Sodium | 56mg | 744mg | 30% |
| Zinc | 0.41mg | 3.46mg | 28% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 203µg | 23% |
| Vitamin D | 3.7µg | 19% | |
| Vitamin D | 150IU | 19% | |
| Calcium | 14mg | 180mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.745mg | 2.189mg | 16% |
| Protein | 26.15g | 32.48g | 13% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.123mg | 0.27mg | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 8.5mg | 9% |
| Choline | 51.3mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 380mg | 637mg | 8% |
| Manganese | 0.037mg | 0.209mg | 7% |
| Magnesium | 34mg | 60mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.093mg | 0.017mg | 6% |
| Folate | 6µg | 24µg | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.79mg | 5% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.664mg | 0.9mg | 5% |
| Saturated fat | 0.94g | 0.236g | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.955g | 0.162g | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.6g | 0.268g | 2% |
| Calories | 128kcal | 158kcal | 2% |
| Fats | 2.65g | 1.4g | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 0.9µg | 1% | |
| Carbs | 0g | 1.64g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 1.64g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.265mg | 0.364mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.156mg | 1.398mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.22mg | 1.414mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.04mg | 2.287mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.315mg | 2.427mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.766mg | 0.733mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.05mg | 1.164mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.28mg | 1.419mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.585mg | 0.624mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.005g | 0.078g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.13g | 0.132g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.045g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.06g | 0.012g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.015g | N/A |
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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
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185%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tilapia is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 167mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tilapia contains less Sodium (difference - 688mg)
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 - 0.704g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Squid is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Squid is relatively richer in minerals
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.