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Apple vs. Squid — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Apple and Squid

  • Apple has less Vitamin B12, Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B2, Copper, Phosphorus, Zinc, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Squid's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 225% more.
  • Apple is lower in Sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Apples, raw, with skin 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.
Apple
1
:
9
Squid
Contains less Sodium -99.9%
Contains more Calcium +2900%
Contains more Iron +8933.3%
Contains more Magnesium +1100%
Contains more Phosphorus +5172.7%
Contains more Potassium +495.3%
Contains more Zinc +8550%
Contains more Copper +3596.3%
Contains more Manganese +497.1%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 5% 4% 5% 10% 1% 2% 9% 5% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 54% 407% 43% 249% 57% 98% 95% 333% 28% 489%
Contains less Sodium -99.9%
Contains more Calcium +2900%
Contains more Iron +8933.3%
Contains more Magnesium +1100%
Contains more Phosphorus +5172.7%
Contains more Potassium +495.3%
Contains more Zinc +8550%
Contains more Copper +3596.3%
Contains more Manganese +497.1%
Contains more Selenium +∞%

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.
Apple
3
:
8
Squid
Contains more Vitamin A +1150%
Contains more Vitamin C +84.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +6550%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2305.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1375.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +558.5%
Contains more Folate +700%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.017
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 4% 0% 16% 5% 6% 2% 4% 10% 3% 0% 6%
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 A +1150%
Contains more Vitamin C +84.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +6550%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2305.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1375.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +558.5%
Contains more Folate +700%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.017

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Apple
2
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3
Squid
Contains more Carbs +742.1%
Contains more Water +40%
Contains more Protein +12392.3%
Contains more Fats +723.5%
Contains more Other +1580%
14% 86%
Protein: 0.26 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 13.81 g
Water: 85.56 g
Other: 0.2 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 Carbs +742.1%
Contains more Water +40%
Contains more Protein +12392.3%
Contains more Fats +723.5%
Contains more Other +1580%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Apple
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2
Squid
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2214.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +425.5%
33% 8% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.028 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.007 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.051 g
35% 24% 40%
Saturated Fat: 0.236 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.162 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.268 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2214.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +425.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Apple Squid Opinion
Net carbs 11.41g 1.64g Apple
Protein 0.26g 32.48g Squid
Fats 0.17g 1.4g Squid
Carbs 13.81g 1.64g Apple
Calories 52kcal 158kcal Squid
Starch 0.05g Apple
Fructose 5.9g Apple
Sugar 10.39g Squid
Fiber 2.4g 0g Apple
Calcium 6mg 180mg Squid
Iron 0.12mg 10.84mg Squid
Magnesium 5mg 60mg Squid
Phosphorus 11mg 580mg Squid
Potassium 107mg 637mg Squid
Sodium 1mg 744mg Apple
Zinc 0.04mg 3.46mg Squid
Copper 0.027mg 0.998mg Squid
Manganese 0.035mg 0.209mg Squid
Selenium 0µg 89.6µg Squid
Vitamin A 54IU 675IU Squid
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 203µg Squid
Vitamin E 0.18mg Apple
Vitamin C 4.6mg 8.5mg Squid
Vitamin B1 0.017mg 0.017mg
Vitamin B2 0.026mg 1.729mg Squid
Vitamin B3 0.091mg 2.189mg Squid
Vitamin B5 0.061mg 0.9mg Squid
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.27mg Squid
Folate 3µg 24µg Squid
Vitamin B12 0µg 5.4µg Squid
Vitamin K 2.2µg Apple
Tryptophan 0.001mg 0.364mg Squid
Threonine 0.006mg 1.398mg Squid
Isoleucine 0.006mg 1.414mg Squid
Leucine 0.013mg 2.287mg Squid
Lysine 0.012mg 2.427mg Squid
Methionine 0.001mg 0.733mg Squid
Phenylalanine 0.006mg 1.164mg Squid
Valine 0.012mg 1.419mg Squid
Histidine 0.005mg 0.624mg Squid
Cholesterol 0mg 224mg Apple
Saturated Fat 0.028g 0.236g Apple
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.132g Squid
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.078g Squid
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.012g Squid
Monounsaturated Fat 0.007g 0.162g Squid
Polyunsaturated fat 0.051g 0.268g Squid

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Apple Squid
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
5%
Apple
110%
Squid
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
4%
Apple
185%
Squid

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Squid
Squid is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.39g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Squid
Squid is lower in glycemic index (difference - 36)
Which food is cheaper?
Squid
Squid is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
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 Sodium?
Apple
Apple contains less Sodium (difference - 743mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Apple
Apple is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 224mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Apple
Apple is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.208g)

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. Apple - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171688/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.