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Tuna vs. Squid — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Tuna and Squid

  • Tuna has more Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, and Selenium, however, Squid is richer in Vitamin B12, Iron, Vitamin B2, Copper, and Phosphorus.
  • Squid covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 127% more than Tuna.
  • Squid has 10 times less Vitamin B3 than Tuna. Tuna has 22.07mg of Vitamin B3, while Squid has 2.189mg.
  • Tuna contains less Cholesterol.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fish, tuna, yellowfin, fresh, 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.
Tuna
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 30% 1.2% 47% 35% 14% 12% 143% 7% 1.7% 590%
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%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +20.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +42.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +4400%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +20.9%
Contains more IronIron +1078.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +2220.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +668.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +74.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1507.7%

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.
Tuna
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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 0% 3.9% 5.8% 60% 34% 32% 414% 20% 240% 294% 0.25% 1.5% 42%
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%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +688.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +908.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +284.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +938.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1162%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +169.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +129.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +1100%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tuna
1
29% 69%
Protein: 29.15 g
Fats: 0.59 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.98 g
Other: 1.28 g
Squid
4
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 WaterWater +12.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +11.4%
Contains more FatsFats +137.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +162.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tuna
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40% 27% 34%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.205 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.138 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.175 g
Squid
2
35% 24% 40%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.236 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.162 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.268 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -13.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +17.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +53.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Tuna Squid
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tuna Squid Opinion
Calories 130kcal 158kcal Squid
Protein 29.15g 32.48g Squid
Fats 0.59g 1.4g Squid
Vitamin C 0mg 8.5mg Squid
Net carbs 0g 1.64g Squid
Carbs 0g 1.64g Squid
Cholesterol 47mg 224mg Tuna
Vitamin D 82IU Tuna
Magnesium 42mg 60mg Squid
Calcium 4mg 180mg Squid
Potassium 527mg 637mg Squid
Iron 0.92mg 10.84mg Squid
Copper 0.043mg 0.998mg Squid
Zinc 0.45mg 3.46mg Squid
Phosphorus 333mg 580mg Squid
Sodium 54mg 744mg Tuna
Vitamin A 65IU 675IU Squid
Vitamin A 22µg 203µg Squid
Vitamin E 0.29mg Tuna
Vitamin D 2µg Tuna
Manganese 0.013mg 0.209mg Squid
Selenium 108.2µg 89.6µg Tuna
Vitamin B1 0.134mg 0.017mg Tuna
Vitamin B2 0.137mg 1.729mg Squid
Vitamin B3 22.07mg 2.189mg Tuna
Vitamin B5 0.334mg 0.9mg Squid
Vitamin B6 1.038mg 0.27mg Tuna
Vitamin B12 2.35µg 5.4µg Squid
Vitamin K 0.1µg Tuna
Folate 2µg 24µg Squid
Trans Fat 0.02g Squid
Choline 77.6mg Tuna
Saturated Fat 0.205g 0.236g Tuna
Monounsaturated Fat 0.138g 0.162g Squid
Polyunsaturated fat 0.175g 0.268g Squid
Tryptophan 0.313mg 0.364mg Squid
Threonine 1.224mg 1.398mg Squid
Isoleucine 1.287mg 1.414mg Squid
Leucine 2.27mg 2.287mg Squid
Lysine 2.565mg 2.427mg Tuna
Methionine 0.827mg 0.733mg Tuna
Phenylalanine 1.091mg 1.164mg Squid
Valine 1.438mg 1.419mg Tuna
Histidine 0.822mg 0.624mg Tuna
Omega-3 - EPA 0.015g 0.078g Squid
Omega-3 - DHA 0.105g 0.132g Squid
Omega-3 - DPA 0.005g 0.012g Squid
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Tuna

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Tuna Squid
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
88%
Tuna
102%
Squid
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
88%
Tuna
185%
Squid

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tuna
Tuna is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 177mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tuna
Tuna contains less Sodium (difference - 690mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tuna
Tuna is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.031g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Squid
Squid is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
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 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. Tuna - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172006/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.