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Turbot vs. Squid — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Turbot and Squid

  • Turbot contains less Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B12, Copper, Selenium, Phosphorus, Zinc, and Vitamin A than Squid.
  • Squid's daily need coverage for Iron is 130% higher.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Turbot is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Fish, turbot, european, 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.
Turbot
1
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 46% 6.9% 27% 17% 16% 7.6% 71% 25% 2.9% 255%
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 -74.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +682.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +108.9%
Contains more IronIron +2256.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +2023.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +1135.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +251.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +850%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +91.5%
~equal in Magnesium ~60mg

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.
Turbot
2
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 5.7% 2.4% 0% 0% 19% 22% 50% 39% 56% 318% 0% 6.8% 0%
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 B1Vitamin B1 +347.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +22.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +400%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1587.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1682.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +36.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +11.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +112.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +166.7%
~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
Turbot
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21% 4% 70% 5%
Protein: 20.58 g
Fats: 3.78 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 70.45 g
Other: 5.19 g
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
Contains more FatsFats +170%
Contains more WaterWater +15.3%
Contains more OtherOther +54.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +57.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Turbot Squid
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 Turbot Squid Opinion
Calories 122kcal 158kcal Squid
Protein 20.58g 32.48g Squid
Fats 3.78g 1.4g Turbot
Vitamin C 1.7mg 8.5mg Squid
Net carbs 0g 1.64g Squid
Carbs 0g 1.64g Squid
Cholesterol 62mg 224mg Turbot
Magnesium 65mg 60mg Turbot
Calcium 23mg 180mg Squid
Potassium 305mg 637mg Squid
Iron 0.46mg 10.84mg Squid
Copper 0.047mg 0.998mg Squid
Zinc 0.28mg 3.46mg Squid
Phosphorus 165mg 580mg Squid
Sodium 192mg 744mg Turbot
Vitamin A 40IU 675IU Squid
Vitamin A 12µg 203µg Squid
Manganese 0.022mg 0.209mg Squid
Selenium 46.8µg 89.6µg Squid
Vitamin B1 0.076mg 0.017mg Turbot
Vitamin B2 0.097mg 1.729mg Squid
Vitamin B3 2.679mg 2.189mg Turbot
Vitamin B5 0.658mg 0.9mg Squid
Vitamin B6 0.242mg 0.27mg Squid
Vitamin B12 2.54µg 5.4µg Squid
Folate 9µg 24µg Squid
Saturated Fat 0.236g Turbot
Monounsaturated Fat 0.162g Squid
Polyunsaturated fat 0.268g Squid
Tryptophan 0.23mg 0.364mg Squid
Threonine 0.902mg 1.398mg Squid
Isoleucine 0.948mg 1.414mg Squid
Leucine 1.672mg 2.287mg Squid
Lysine 1.89mg 2.427mg Squid
Methionine 0.609mg 0.733mg Squid
Phenylalanine 0.803mg 1.164mg Squid
Valine 1.06mg 1.419mg Squid
Histidine 0.606mg 0.624mg Squid
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
Turbot 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
40%
Turbot
102%
Squid
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Turbot
185%
Squid

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turbot
Turbot is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 162mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turbot
Turbot contains less Sodium (difference - 552mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turbot
Turbot 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. Turbot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174245/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.