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Chowder vs. Squid — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between chowder and squid

  • Chowder is richer in monounsaturated fat and polyunsaturated fat, yet squid is richer in vitamin A.
  • Daily need coverage for cholesterol for squid is 71% higher.
  • Squid contains less saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Soup, chicken corn chowder, chunky, ready-to-serve, single brand 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 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 39% 0% 0%
Squid
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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 -59.8%

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% 69% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Squid
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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 AVitamin A +70.4%
~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
3% 6% 8% 82%
Protein: 3.1 g
Fats: 6.3 g
Carbs: 7.5 g
Water: 82.1 g
Other: 1 g
Squid
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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 +350%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +357.3%
Contains more WaterWater +34.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +947.7%
Contains more OtherOther +236%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
36% 26% 39%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.75 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.27 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.9 g
Squid
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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 +684%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +609%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -86.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chowder Squid Opinion
Calories 99kcal 158kcal Squid
Protein 3.1g 32.48g Squid
Fats 6.3g 1.4g Chowder
Vitamin C 8.5mg Squid
Net carbs 6.6g 1.64g Chowder
Carbs 7.5g 1.64g Chowder
Cholesterol 11mg 224mg Chowder
Magnesium 60mg Squid
Calcium 180mg Squid
Potassium 637mg Squid
Iron 10.84mg Squid
Fiber 0.9g 0g Chowder
Copper 0.998mg Squid
Zinc 3.46mg Squid
Phosphorus 580mg Squid
Sodium 299mg 744mg Chowder
Vitamin A 1150IU 675IU Chowder
Vitamin A 58µg 203µg Squid
Manganese 0.209mg Squid
Selenium 89.6µg Squid
Vitamin B1 0.017mg Squid
Vitamin B2 1.729mg Squid
Vitamin B3 2.189mg Squid
Vitamin B5 0.9mg Squid
Vitamin B6 0.27mg Squid
Vitamin B12 5.4µg Squid
Folate 24µg Squid
Saturated Fat 1.75g 0.236g Squid
Monounsaturated fat 1.27g 0.162g Chowder
Polyunsaturated fat 1.9g 0.268g Chowder
Tryptophan 0.364mg Squid
Threonine 1.398mg Squid
Isoleucine 1.414mg Squid
Leucine 2.287mg Squid
Lysine 2.427mg Squid
Methionine 0.733mg Squid
Phenylalanine 1.164mg Squid
Valine 1.419mg Squid
Histidine 0.624mg Squid
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
Chowder 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
5%
Chowder
102%
Squid
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
4%
Chowder
185%
Squid

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Squid
Squid is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.514g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Squid
Squid is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
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 is lower in Cholesterol?
Chowder
Chowder is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 213mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chowder
Chowder contains less Sodium (difference - 445mg)
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. Chowder - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171585/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.