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Corned beef vs. Squid — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Corned beef and Squid?

  • Squid has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Iron, Selenium, Copper, Phosphorus, Vitamin A RAE, and Calcium than Corned beef.
  • Squid's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 157% higher.
  • Squid has 27 times less Saturated Fat than Corned beef. Corned beef has 6.34g of Saturated Fat, while Squid has 0.236g.

We used Beef, cured, corned beef, brisket, cooked and Mollusks, cuttlefish, mixed species, cooked, moist heat types in this comparison.

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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 more Zinc +32.4%
Contains more Calcium +2150%
Contains more Iron +482.8%
Contains more Magnesium +400%
Contains more Phosphorus +364%
Contains more Potassium +339.3%
Contains less Sodium -23.5%
Contains more Copper +548.1%
Contains more Manganese +850%
Contains more Selenium +173.2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 70% 9% 54% 13% 127% 125% 52% 3% 179%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 54% 407% 43% 249% 57% 98% 95% 333% 28% 489%
Contains more Zinc +32.4%
Contains more Calcium +2150%
Contains more Iron +482.8%
Contains more Magnesium +400%
Contains more Phosphorus +364%
Contains more Potassium +339.3%
Contains less Sodium -23.5%
Contains more Copper +548.1%
Contains more Manganese +850%
Contains more Selenium +173.2%

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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Squid
Contains more Vitamin B1 +52.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +38.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +917.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +114.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +17.4%
Contains more Folate +300%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +231.3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 4% 3% 0% 7% 40% 57% 26% 54% 5% 204% 4%
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 +52.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +38.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +917.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +114.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +17.4%
Contains more Folate +300%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +231.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +1255.7%
Contains more Protein +78.8%
Contains more Carbs +248.9%
Contains more Other +29.7%
Equal in Water - 61.12
18% 19% 60% 3%
Protein: 18.17 g
Fats: 18.98 g
Carbs: 0.47 g
Water: 59.79 g
Other: 2.59 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 +1255.7%
Contains more Protein +78.8%
Contains more Carbs +248.9%
Contains more Other +29.7%
Equal in Water - 61.12

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5591.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +150%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.3%
39% 57% 4%
Saturated Fat: 6.34 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.22 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.67 g
35% 24% 40%
Saturated Fat: 0.236 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.162 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.268 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5591.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +150%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Corned beef Squid Opinion
Net carbs 0.47g 1.64g Squid
Protein 18.17g 32.48g Squid
Fats 18.98g 1.4g Corned beef
Carbs 0.47g 1.64g Squid
Calories 251kcal 158kcal Corned beef
Calcium 8mg 180mg Squid
Iron 1.86mg 10.84mg Squid
Magnesium 12mg 60mg Squid
Phosphorus 125mg 580mg Squid
Potassium 145mg 637mg Squid
Sodium 973mg 744mg Squid
Zinc 4.58mg 3.46mg Corned beef
Copper 0.154mg 0.998mg Squid
Manganese 0.022mg 0.209mg Squid
Selenium 32.8µg 89.6µg Squid
Vitamin A 0IU 675IU Squid
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 203µg Squid
Vitamin E 0.16mg Corned beef
Vitamin D 4IU Corned beef
Vitamin D 0.1µg Corned beef
Vitamin C 0mg 8.5mg Squid
Vitamin B1 0.026mg 0.017mg Corned beef
Vitamin B2 0.17mg 1.729mg Squid
Vitamin B3 3.03mg 2.189mg Corned beef
Vitamin B5 0.42mg 0.9mg Squid
Vitamin B6 0.23mg 0.27mg Squid
Folate 6µg 24µg Squid
Vitamin B12 1.63µg 5.4µg Squid
Vitamin K 1.5µg Corned beef
Tryptophan 0.119mg 0.364mg Squid
Threonine 0.726mg 1.398mg Squid
Isoleucine 0.827mg 1.414mg Squid
Leucine 1.445mg 2.287mg Squid
Lysine 1.536mg 2.427mg Squid
Methionine 0.473mg 0.733mg Squid
Phenylalanine 0.718mg 1.164mg Squid
Valine 0.901mg 1.419mg Squid
Histidine 0.58mg 0.624mg Squid
Cholesterol 98mg 224mg Corned beef
Saturated Fat 6.34g 0.236g Squid
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.132g Squid
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.078g Squid
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.012g Squid
Monounsaturated Fat 9.22g 0.162g Corned beef
Polyunsaturated fat 0.67g 0.268g Corned beef

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Corned beef 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
33%
Corned beef
110%
Squid
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Corned beef
185%
Squid

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Squid
Squid is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Squid
Squid contains less Sodium (difference - 229mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Squid
Squid is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.104g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Squid
Squid is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Squid
Squid is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Corned beef
Corned beef is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 126mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Corned beef - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170200/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.