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Almonds vs. Squid — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between almonds and squid

  • Almonds have more manganese, fiber, and magnesium; however, squid is richer in vitamin B12, selenium, iron, and vitamin B2.
  • Squid covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 225% more than almonds.
  • Squid contains less saturated fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Nuts, almonds 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 193% 81% 65% 139% 344% 85% 206% 0.13% 284% 22%
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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 more MagnesiumMagnesium +350%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +49.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +15.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +942.6%
Contains more IronIron +192.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +10.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +20.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2085.4%
~equal in Copper ~0.998mg

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 0% 0% 513% 0% 51% 263% 68% 28% 32% 0% 0% 33% 28%
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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% 68% 0% 0% 4.3% 399% 41% 54% 62% 675% 0% 18% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1105.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +65.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +83.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +51.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +91.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +97.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
21% 50% 22% 4% 3%
Protein: 21.15 g
Fats: 49.93 g
Carbs: 21.55 g
Water: 4.41 g
Other: 2.96 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 +3466.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1214%
Contains more ProteinProtein +53.6%
Contains more WaterWater +1285.9%
Contains more OtherOther +13.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
8% 66% 26%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.802 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 31.551 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 12.329 g
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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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +19375.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +4500.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -93.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Almonds Squid DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 5.4µg 225%
Vitamin E 25.63mg 171%
Selenium 4.1µg 89.6µg 155%
Iron 3.71mg 10.84mg 89%
Manganese 2.179mg 0.209mg 86%
Polyunsaturated fat 12.329g 0.268g 80%
Monounsaturated fat 31.551g 0.162g 78%
Fats 49.93g 1.4g 75%
Cholesterol 0mg 224mg 75%
Magnesium 270mg 60mg 50%
Fiber 12.5g 0g 50%
Vitamin B2 1.138mg 1.729mg 45%
Sodium 1mg 744mg 32%
Vitamin A 0µg 203µg 23%
Protein 21.15g 32.48g 23%
Calories 579kcal 158kcal 21%
Vitamin B1 0.205mg 0.017mg 16%
Saturated fat 3.802g 0.236g 16%
Phosphorus 481mg 580mg 14%
Vitamin B6 0.137mg 0.27mg 10%
Vitamin B3 3.618mg 2.189mg 9%
Choline 52.1mg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.471mg 0.9mg 9%
Vitamin C 0mg 8.5mg 9%
Calcium 269mg 180mg 9%
Carbs 21.55g 1.64g 7%
Folate 44µg 24µg 5%
Copper 1.031mg 0.998mg 4%
Zinc 3.12mg 3.46mg 3%
Potassium 733mg 637mg 3%
Net carbs 9.05g 1.64g N/A
Sugar 4.35g N/A
Starch 0.72g 0%
Trans fat 0.015g N/A
Tryptophan 0.211mg 0.364mg 0%
Threonine 0.601mg 1.398mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.751mg 1.414mg 0%
Leucine 1.473mg 2.287mg 0%
Lysine 0.568mg 2.427mg 0%
Methionine 0.157mg 0.733mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.132mg 1.164mg 0%
Valine 0.855mg 1.419mg 0%
Histidine 0.539mg 0.624mg 0%
Fructose 0.11g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.078g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.132g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.012g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 12.32g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Almonds 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
78%
Almonds
104%
Squid
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
142%
Almonds
185%
Squid

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Squid
Squid is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.35g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Squid
Squid is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.566g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Squid
Squid is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Squid
Squid is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Almonds
Almonds is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 224mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Almonds
Almonds contains less Sodium (difference - 743mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Almonds - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170567/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.