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Fast food vs. Squid — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Fast food and Squid?

  • Fast food is richer in Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B3, while Squid is higher in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B2, Copper, Iron, Phosphorus, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Squid's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 188% higher.
  • Squid has 19 times less Vitamin B1 than Fast food. Fast food has 0.317mg of Vitamin B1, while Squid has 0.017mg.
  • Fast food is lower in Cholesterol.

We used Fast foods, hamburger; single, regular patty; plain 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 less Sodium -55.5%
Contains more Manganese +70.8%
Contains more Calcium +190.3%
Contains more Iron +254.2%
Contains more Magnesium +122.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +332.8%
Contains more Potassium +223.4%
Contains more Zinc +37.3%
Contains more Copper +724.8%
Contains more Selenium +341.4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 19% 115% 20% 58% 18% 44% 69% 41% 47% 111%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 54% 407% 43% 249% 57% 98% 95% 333% 28% 489%
Contains less Sodium -55.5%
Contains more Manganese +70.8%
Contains more Calcium +190.3%
Contains more Iron +254.2%
Contains more Magnesium +122.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +332.8%
Contains more Potassium +223.4%
Contains more Zinc +37.3%
Contains more Copper +724.8%
Contains more Selenium +341.4%

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 +1764.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +156.6%
Contains more Folate +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +1223.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +376.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +69.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +27.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +506.7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 8% 3% 0% 80% 84% 106% 32% 49% 60% 112% 13%
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 +1764.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +156.6%
Contains more Folate +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +1223.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +376.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +69.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +27.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +506.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +757.9%
Contains more Carbs +1820.7%
Contains more Protein +96.6%
Contains more Water +59%
Contains more Other +121.1%
17% 12% 32% 38%
Protein: 16.52 g
Fats: 12.01 g
Carbs: 31.5 g
Water: 38.45 g
Other: 1.52 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 +757.9%
Contains more Carbs +1820.7%
Contains more Protein +96.6%
Contains more Water +59%
Contains more Other +121.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2884.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +526.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.7%
41% 44% 15%
Saturated Fat: 4.493 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.835 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.68 g
35% 24% 40%
Saturated Fat: 0.236 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.162 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.268 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2884.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +526.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fast food Squid Opinion
Net carbs 29.8g 1.64g Fast food
Protein 16.52g 32.48g Squid
Fats 12.01g 1.4g Fast food
Carbs 31.5g 1.64g Fast food
Calories 297kcal 158kcal Fast food
Starch 22.87g Fast food
Fructose 2.27g Fast food
Sugar 4.88g Squid
Fiber 1.7g 0g Fast food
Calcium 62mg 180mg Squid
Iron 3.06mg 10.84mg Squid
Magnesium 27mg 60mg Squid
Phosphorus 134mg 580mg Squid
Potassium 197mg 637mg Squid
Sodium 331mg 744mg Fast food
Zinc 2.52mg 3.46mg Squid
Copper 0.121mg 0.998mg Squid
Manganese 0.357mg 0.209mg Fast food
Selenium 20.3µg 89.6µg Squid
Vitamin A 51IU 675IU Squid
Vitamin A RAE 9µg 203µg Squid
Vitamin E 0.38mg Fast food
Vitamin D 2IU Fast food
Vitamin D 0.1µg Fast food
Vitamin C 0mg 8.5mg Squid
Vitamin B1 0.317mg 0.017mg Fast food
Vitamin B2 0.363mg 1.729mg Squid
Vitamin B3 5.617mg 2.189mg Fast food
Vitamin B5 0.53mg 0.9mg Squid
Vitamin B6 0.212mg 0.27mg Squid
Folate 80µg 24µg Fast food
Vitamin B12 0.89µg 5.4µg Squid
Vitamin K 4.9µg Fast food
Tryptophan 0.144mg 0.364mg Squid
Threonine 0.46mg 1.398mg Squid
Isoleucine 0.642mg 1.414mg Squid
Leucine 1.13mg 2.287mg Squid
Lysine 0.785mg 2.427mg Squid
Methionine 0.306mg 0.733mg Squid
Phenylalanine 0.67mg 1.164mg Squid
Valine 0.728mg 1.419mg Squid
Histidine 0.402mg 0.624mg Squid
Cholesterol 33mg 224mg Fast food
Trans Fat 0.514g Squid
Saturated Fat 4.493g 0.236g Squid
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0.132g Squid
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0.078g Squid
Omega-3 - DPA 0.009g 0.012g Squid
Monounsaturated Fat 4.835g 0.162g Fast food
Polyunsaturated fat 1.68g 0.268g Fast food
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g Fast food
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.391g Fast food
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g Fast food
Omega-3 - ALA 0.121g Fast food
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g Fast food

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Fast food 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
46%
Fast food
110%
Squid
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Fast food
185%
Squid

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Squid
Squid is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.88g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Squid
Squid is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.257g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Squid
Squid is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Squid
Squid is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fast food
Fast food contains less Sodium (difference - 413mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fast food
Fast food is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 191mg)
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. Fast food - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170693/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.