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Beef broiled vs. Squid — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between beef broiled and squid?

  • Beef broiled is higher in zinc; however, squid is richer in selenium, vitamin B2, vitamin B12, iron, copper, and phosphorus.
  • Squid's daily need coverage for selenium is 124% more.
  • Squid contains 25 times less saturated fat than beef broiled. Beef broiled contains 5.895g of saturated fat, while squid contains 0.236g.

We used Beef, ground, 85% lean meat / 15% fat, patty, cooked, broiled and Mollusks, cuttlefish, mixed species, cooked, moist heat types in this article.

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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 15% 5.4% 28% 98% 28% 172% 85% 9.4% 1.6% 117%
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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 ZincZinc +82.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -90.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +185.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +900%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +100.3%
Contains more IronIron +316.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +1074.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +192.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1641.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +316.7%

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% 1% 2.4% 0% 12% 41% 101% 39% 88% 330% 3% 6.8% 45%
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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 +170.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +145.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +41.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +6666.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +882.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +36.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +104.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +166.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
26% 15% 58%
Protein: 25.93 g
Fats: 15.41 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 57.98 g
Other: 0.68 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 +1000.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +25.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +394.1%
~equal in Water ~61.12g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
45% 51% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.895 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.668 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.484 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 +4016%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +80.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -96%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beef broiled Squid DV% diff.
Selenium 21.5µg 89.6µg 124%
Vitamin B2 0.176mg 1.729mg 119%
Vitamin B12 2.64µg 5.4µg 115%
Iron 2.6mg 10.84mg 103%
Copper 0.085mg 0.998mg 101%
Phosphorus 198mg 580mg 55%
Cholesterol 88mg 224mg 45%
Sodium 72mg 744mg 29%
Saturated fat 5.895g 0.236g 26%
Zinc 6.31mg 3.46mg 26%
Fats 15.41g 1.4g 22%
Vitamin A 3µg 203µg 22%
Vitamin B3 5.378mg 2.189mg 20%
Monounsaturated fat 6.668g 0.162g 16%
Calcium 18mg 180mg 16%
Choline 82.4mg 15%
Protein 25.93g 32.48g 13%
Potassium 318mg 637mg 9%
Magnesium 21mg 60mg 9%
Manganese 0.012mg 0.209mg 9%
Vitamin B6 0.382mg 0.27mg 9%
Vitamin C 0mg 8.5mg 9%
Calories 250kcal 158kcal 5%
Vitamin B5 0.658mg 0.9mg 5%
Folate 9µg 24µg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.046mg 0.017mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.12mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.2µg 1%
Carbs 0g 1.64g 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.484g 0.268g 1%
Net carbs 0g 1.64g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0%
Trans fat 0.572g N/A
Tryptophan 0.094mg 0.364mg 0%
Threonine 0.72mg 1.398mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.822mg 1.414mg 0%
Leucine 1.45mg 2.287mg 0%
Lysine 1.54mg 2.427mg 0%
Methionine 0.478mg 0.733mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.725mg 1.164mg 0%
Valine 0.914mg 1.419mg 0%
Histidine 0.604mg 0.624mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0.078g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0.132g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.044g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.016g 0.012g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.012g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Beef broiled Squid
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
51%
Beef broiled
104%
Squid
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Beef broiled
185%
Squid

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Squid
Squid is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Squid
Squid is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.659g)
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)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Squid
Squid is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef broiled
Beef broiled is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 136mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef broiled
Beef broiled contains less Sodium (difference - 672mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Beef broiled - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174032/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.