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Yellowtail vs. Squid — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Yellowtail and Squid

  • Yellowtail is richer in Vitamin B3, yet Squid is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Iron, Copper, Selenium, Phosphorus, and Zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Squid is 173% higher.
  • Yellowtail contains 4 times more Vitamin B3 than Squid. Yellowtail contains 8.718mg of Vitamin B3, while Squid contains 2.189mg.
  • Yellowtail contains less Cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Fish, yellowtail, mixed species, 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.
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%
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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 -93.3%
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%

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.
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%
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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 +929.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +298.3%
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%
~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
30% 7% 67%
Protein: 29.67 g
Fats: 6.72 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 67.33 g
Other: 0 g
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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 +380%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
~equal in Protein ~32.48g
~equal in Water ~61.12g
~equal in Other ~3.36g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Yellowtail 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 Yellowtail Squid Opinion
Calories 187kcal 158kcal Yellowtail
Protein 29.67g 32.48g Squid
Fats 6.72g 1.4g Yellowtail
Vitamin C 2.9mg 8.5mg Squid
Net carbs 0g 1.64g Squid
Carbs 0g 1.64g Squid
Cholesterol 71mg 224mg Yellowtail
Magnesium 38mg 60mg Squid
Calcium 29mg 180mg Squid
Potassium 538mg 637mg Squid
Iron 0.63mg 10.84mg Squid
Copper 0.058mg 0.998mg Squid
Zinc 0.67mg 3.46mg Squid
Phosphorus 201mg 580mg Squid
Sodium 50mg 744mg Yellowtail
Vitamin A 104IU 675IU Squid
Vitamin A 31µg 203µg Squid
Manganese 0.019mg 0.209mg Squid
Selenium 46.8µg 89.6µg Squid
Vitamin B1 0.175mg 0.017mg Yellowtail
Vitamin B2 0.051mg 1.729mg Squid
Vitamin B3 8.718mg 2.189mg Yellowtail
Vitamin B5 0.681mg 0.9mg Squid
Vitamin B6 0.185mg 0.27mg Squid
Vitamin B12 1.25µg 5.4µg Squid
Folate 4µg 24µg Squid
Saturated Fat 0.236g Yellowtail
Monounsaturated Fat 0.162g Squid
Polyunsaturated fat 0.268g Squid
Tryptophan 0.332mg 0.364mg Squid
Threonine 1.301mg 1.398mg Squid
Isoleucine 1.367mg 1.414mg Squid
Leucine 2.411mg 2.287mg Yellowtail
Lysine 2.725mg 2.427mg Yellowtail
Methionine 0.878mg 0.733mg Yellowtail
Phenylalanine 1.158mg 1.164mg Squid
Valine 1.528mg 1.419mg Yellowtail
Histidine 0.873mg 0.624mg 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
Yellowtail 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
37%
Yellowtail
102%
Squid
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Yellowtail
185%
Squid

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. Yellowtail - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174248/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.