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Custard apple vs. Squid — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between custard apple and squid

  • Custard apple is higher in vitamin C, yet squid is higher in vitamin B12, iron, vitamin B2, phosphorus, vitamin B5, calcium, and vitamin A.
  • Squid covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 225% more than custard apple.
  • Custard apple contains 2 times more vitamin C than squid. While custard apple contains 19.2mg of vitamin C, squid contains only 8.5mg.
  • The amount of sodium in custard apple is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Custard-apple, (bullock's-heart), raw 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 13% 9% 34% 27% 0% 0% 9% 0.52% 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 -99.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +233.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +500%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +66.8%
Contains more IronIron +1426.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +2661.9%

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 64% 0.67% 0% 0% 20% 23% 9.4% 8.1% 51% 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% 68% 0% 0% 4.3% 399% 41% 54% 62% 675% 0% 18% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +125.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +370.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +10050%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1629%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +337.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +22.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~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
2% 25% 72%
Protein: 1.7 g
Fats: 0.6 g
Carbs: 25.2 g
Water: 71.5 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 CarbsCarbs +1436.6%
Contains more WaterWater +17%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1810.6%
Contains more FatsFats +133.3%
Contains more OtherOther +236%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
100%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.231 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0 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
~equal in Saturated fat ~0.236g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Custard apple Squid DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 5.4µg 225%
Selenium 89.6µg 163%
Iron 0.71mg 10.84mg 127%
Vitamin B2 0.1mg 1.729mg 125%
Copper 0.998mg 111%
Phosphorus 21mg 580mg 80%
Cholesterol 0mg 224mg 75%
Protein 1.7g 32.48g 62%
Sodium 4mg 744mg 32%
Zinc 3.46mg 31%
Vitamin A 2µg 203µg 22%
Vitamin B5 0.135mg 0.9mg 15%
Calcium 30mg 180mg 15%
Vitamin C 19.2mg 8.5mg 12%
Vitamin B3 0.5mg 2.189mg 11%
Magnesium 18mg 60mg 10%
Fiber 2.4g 0g 10%
Manganese 0.209mg 9%
Potassium 382mg 637mg 8%
Carbs 25.2g 1.64g 8%
Folate 24µg 6%
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.017mg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.221mg 0.27mg 4%
Calories 101kcal 158kcal 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.268g 2%
Fats 0.6g 1.4g 1%
Net carbs 22.8g 1.64g N/A
Saturated fat 0.231g 0.236g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.162g 0%
Tryptophan 0.007mg 0.364mg 0%
Threonine 1.398mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.414mg 0%
Leucine 2.287mg 0%
Lysine 0.037mg 2.427mg 0%
Methionine 0.004mg 0.733mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.164mg 0%
Valine 1.419mg 0%
Histidine 0.624mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.078g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.132g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.012g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Custard apple 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
14%
Custard apple
104%
Squid
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Custard apple
185%
Squid

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Squid
Squid is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Squid
Squid is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Squid
Squid is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Custard apple
Custard apple is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 224mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Custard apple
Custard apple contains less Sodium (difference - 740mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Custard apple
Custard apple is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.005g)
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. Custard apple - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171725/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.