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Abalone vs. Squid as food — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Abalone and Squid as food

  • Abalone is higher in Vitamin B5, yet Squid as food is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Iron, Copper, Selenium, Phosphorus, Zinc, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Squid as food covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 196% more than Abalone.
  • Abalone contains 3 times more Vitamin B5 than Squid as food. While Abalone contains 2.87mg of Vitamin B5, Squid as food contains only 0.9mg.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Abalone is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Mollusks, abalone, mixed species, cooked, fried 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 Sodium -20.6%
Contains more Calcium +386.5%
Contains more Iron +185.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +167.3%
Contains more Potassium +124.3%
Contains more Zinc +264.2%
Contains more Copper +337.7%
Contains more Manganese +198.6%
Contains more Selenium +73%
Equal in Magnesium - 60
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 143% 40% 93% 26% 78% 26% 76% 10% 283%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 54% 407% 43% 249% 57% 98% 95% 333% 28% 489%
Contains less Sodium -20.6%
Contains more Calcium +386.5%
Contains more Iron +185.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +167.3%
Contains more Potassium +124.3%
Contains more Zinc +264.2%
Contains more Copper +337.7%
Contains more Manganese +198.6%
Contains more Selenium +73%
Equal in Magnesium - 60

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +1194.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +218.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +13400%
Contains more Vitamin C +372.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1230%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +15.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +80%
Contains more Folate +71.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +682.6%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 0% 0% 6% 56% 30% 36% 173% 35% 11% 87% 0%
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 B1 +1194.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +218.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +13400%
Contains more Vitamin C +372.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1230%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +15.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +80%
Contains more Folate +71.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +682.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +384.3%
Contains more Carbs +573.8%
Contains more Protein +65.5%
Contains more Other +37.7%
Equal in Water - 61.12
20% 7% 11% 60% 2%
Protein: 19.63 g
Fats: 6.78 g
Carbs: 11.05 g
Water: 60.1 g
Other: 2.44 g
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 +384.3%
Contains more Carbs +573.8%
Contains more Protein +65.5%
Contains more Other +37.7%
Equal in Water - 61.12

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1592%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +525.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.7%
27% 45% 28%
Saturated Fat: 1.646 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.741 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.676 g
35% 24% 40%
Saturated Fat: 0.236 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.162 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.268 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1592%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +525.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Abalone Squid as food Opinion
Net carbs 11.05g 1.64g Abalone
Protein 19.63g 32.48g Squid as food
Fats 6.78g 1.4g Abalone
Carbs 11.05g 1.64g Abalone
Calories 189kcal 158kcal Abalone
Calcium 37mg 180mg Squid as food
Iron 3.8mg 10.84mg Squid as food
Magnesium 56mg 60mg Squid as food
Phosphorus 217mg 580mg Squid as food
Potassium 284mg 637mg Squid as food
Sodium 591mg 744mg Abalone
Zinc 0.95mg 3.46mg Squid as food
Copper 0.228mg 0.998mg Squid as food
Manganese 0.07mg 0.209mg Squid as food
Selenium 51.8µg 89.6µg Squid as food
Vitamin A 5IU 675IU Squid as food
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 203µg Squid as food
Vitamin C 1.8mg 8.5mg Squid as food
Vitamin B1 0.22mg 0.017mg Abalone
Vitamin B2 0.13mg 1.729mg Squid as food
Vitamin B3 1.9mg 2.189mg Squid as food
Vitamin B5 2.87mg 0.9mg Abalone
Vitamin B6 0.15mg 0.27mg Squid as food
Folate 14µg 24µg Squid as food
Vitamin B12 0.69µg 5.4µg Squid as food
Tryptophan 0.224mg 0.364mg Squid as food
Threonine 0.838mg 1.398mg Squid as food
Isoleucine 0.854mg 1.414mg Squid as food
Leucine 1.386mg 2.287mg Squid as food
Lysine 1.433mg 2.427mg Squid as food
Methionine 0.441mg 0.733mg Squid as food
Phenylalanine 0.715mg 1.164mg Squid as food
Valine 0.86mg 1.419mg Squid as food
Histidine 0.378mg 0.624mg Squid as food
Cholesterol 94mg 224mg Abalone
Saturated Fat 1.646g 0.236g Squid as food
Omega-3 - DHA 0.132g Squid as food
Omega-3 - EPA 0.054g 0.078g Squid as food
Omega-3 - DPA 0.046g 0.012g Abalone
Monounsaturated Fat 2.741g 0.162g Abalone
Polyunsaturated fat 1.676g 0.268g Abalone

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Abalone Squid as food
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
36%
Abalone
110%
Squid as food
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
78%
Abalone
185%
Squid as food

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Squid as food
Squid as food is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Squid as food
Squid as food is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.41g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Squid as food
Squid as food is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Abalone
Abalone contains less Sodium (difference - 153mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Abalone
Abalone is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 130mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
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. Abalone - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174213/nutrients
  2. Squid as food - 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.