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Mustard vs. Squid — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between mustard and squid

  • Mustard is higher in fiber, yet squid is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin B2, iron, copper, selenium, phosphorus, and zinc.
  • Squid covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 225% more than mustard.
  • The amount of sodium in squid is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Mustard, prepared, yellow 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 34% 19% 13% 60% 25% 17% 46% 144% 55% 183%
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 more ManganeseManganese +101.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +25%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +185.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +319.1%
Contains more IronIron +573.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +1248.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +440.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +437%
Contains less SodiumSodium -32.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +167.5%

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 1% 1.7% 7.2% 0% 44% 16% 11% 15% 16% 0% 3.5% 5.3% 12%
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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 +941.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +2733.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +3960%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +2370%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +287.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +254.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +285.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +242.9%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 3% 6% 84% 3%
Protein: 3.74 g
Fats: 3.34 g
Carbs: 5.83 g
Water: 83.72 g
Other: 3.37 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 +138.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +255.5%
Contains more WaterWater +37%
Contains more ProteinProtein +768.4%
~equal in Other ~3.36g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 69% 24%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.214 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.182 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.774 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 less Sat. FatSaturated fat -9.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1246.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +188.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mustard Squid DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 5.4µg 225%
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 1.729mg 128%
Iron 1.61mg 10.84mg 115%
Copper 0.074mg 0.998mg 103%
Selenium 33.5µg 89.6µg 102%
Cholesterol 0mg 224mg 75%
Phosphorus 108mg 580mg 67%
Protein 3.74g 32.48g 57%
Zinc 0.64mg 3.46mg 26%
Vitamin A 5µg 203µg 22%
Fiber 4g 0g 16%
Sodium 1104mg 744mg 16%
Vitamin B6 0.07mg 0.27mg 15%
Potassium 152mg 637mg 14%
Vitamin B5 0.254mg 0.9mg 13%
Vitamin B1 0.177mg 0.017mg 13%
Calcium 63mg 180mg 12%
Vitamin B3 0.565mg 2.189mg 10%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 8.5mg 9%
Manganese 0.422mg 0.209mg 9%
Monounsaturated fat 2.182g 0.162g 5%
Calories 60kcal 158kcal 5%
Folate 7µg 24µg 4%
Choline 22.4mg 4%
Magnesium 48mg 60mg 3%
Fats 3.34g 1.4g 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.774g 0.268g 3%
Vitamin E 0.36mg 2%
Carbs 5.83g 1.64g 1%
Vitamin K 1.4µg 1%
Net carbs 1.83g 1.64g N/A
Sugar 0.92g N/A
Starch 0.64g 0%
Trans fat 0.009g N/A
Saturated fat 0.214g 0.236g 0%
Tryptophan 0.009mg 0.364mg 0%
Threonine 0.167mg 1.398mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.146mg 1.414mg 0%
Leucine 0.292mg 2.287mg 0%
Lysine 0.264mg 2.427mg 0%
Methionine 0.076mg 0.733mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.161mg 1.164mg 0%
Valine 0.189mg 1.419mg 0%
Histidine 0.119mg 0.624mg 0%
Fructose 0.23g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.078g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.132g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.373g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.012g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.018g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.01g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.358g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mustard 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
10%
Mustard
104%
Squid
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Mustard
185%
Squid

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Squid
Squid is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.92g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Squid
Squid contains less Sodium (difference - 360mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Squid
Squid is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Squid
Squid is cheaper (difference - $2.1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Squid
Squid is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mustard
Mustard is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 224mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mustard
Mustard is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.022g)
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. Mustard - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172234/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.