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Parsley vs. Squid — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Parsley and Squid?

  • Parsley is richer in Vitamin C, and Folate, while Squid is higher in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B2, Copper, Phosphorus, and Iron.
  • Squid's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 225% higher.
  • Squid has 16 times less Vitamin C than Parsley. Parsley has 133mg of Vitamin C, while Squid has 8.5mg.
  • Parsley is lower in Sodium.

We used Parsley, fresh 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.
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Squid
Contains less Sodium -92.5%
Contains more Calcium +30.4%
Contains more Iron +74.8%
Contains more Magnesium +20%
Contains more Phosphorus +900%
Contains more Potassium +15%
Contains more Zinc +223.4%
Contains more Copper +569.8%
Contains more Manganese +30.6%
Contains more Selenium +89500%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 42% 233% 36% 25% 49% 8% 30% 50% 21% 1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 54% 407% 43% 249% 57% 98% 95% 333% 28% 489%
Contains less Sodium -92.5%
Contains more Calcium +30.4%
Contains more Iron +74.8%
Contains more Magnesium +20%
Contains more Phosphorus +900%
Contains more Potassium +15%
Contains more Zinc +223.4%
Contains more Copper +569.8%
Contains more Manganese +30.6%
Contains more Selenium +89500%

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 A +1148%
Contains more Vitamin C +1464.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +405.9%
Contains more Folate +533.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1664.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +125%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 506% 15% 0% 444% 22% 23% 25% 24% 21% 114% 0% 4100%
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 A +1148%
Contains more Vitamin C +1464.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +405.9%
Contains more Folate +533.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1664.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +125%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Squid
Contains more Carbs +286%
Contains more Water +43.5%
Contains more Protein +993.6%
Contains more Fats +77.2%
Contains more Other +52.7%
3% 6% 88% 2%
Protein: 2.97 g
Fats: 0.79 g
Carbs: 6.33 g
Water: 87.71 g
Other: 2.2 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 Carbs +286%
Contains more Water +43.5%
Contains more Protein +993.6%
Contains more Fats +77.2%
Contains more Other +52.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Squid
Contains less Saturated Fat -44.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +82.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +116.1%
24% 54% 23%
Saturated Fat: 0.132 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.295 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.124 g
35% 24% 40%
Saturated Fat: 0.236 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.162 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.268 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -44.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +82.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +116.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Parsley Squid Opinion
Net carbs 3.03g 1.64g Parsley
Protein 2.97g 32.48g Squid
Fats 0.79g 1.4g Squid
Carbs 6.33g 1.64g Parsley
Calories 36kcal 158kcal Squid
Sugar 0.85g Squid
Fiber 3.3g 0g Parsley
Calcium 138mg 180mg Squid
Iron 6.2mg 10.84mg Squid
Magnesium 50mg 60mg Squid
Phosphorus 58mg 580mg Squid
Potassium 554mg 637mg Squid
Sodium 56mg 744mg Parsley
Zinc 1.07mg 3.46mg Squid
Copper 0.149mg 0.998mg Squid
Manganese 0.16mg 0.209mg Squid
Selenium 0.1µg 89.6µg Squid
Vitamin A 8424IU 675IU Parsley
Vitamin A RAE 421µg 203µg Parsley
Vitamin E 0.75mg Parsley
Vitamin C 133mg 8.5mg Parsley
Vitamin B1 0.086mg 0.017mg Parsley
Vitamin B2 0.098mg 1.729mg Squid
Vitamin B3 1.313mg 2.189mg Squid
Vitamin B5 0.4mg 0.9mg Squid
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.27mg Squid
Folate 152µg 24µg Parsley
Vitamin B12 0µg 5.4µg Squid
Vitamin K 1640µg Parsley
Tryptophan 0.045mg 0.364mg Squid
Threonine 0.122mg 1.398mg Squid
Isoleucine 0.118mg 1.414mg Squid
Leucine 0.204mg 2.287mg Squid
Lysine 0.181mg 2.427mg Squid
Methionine 0.042mg 0.733mg Squid
Phenylalanine 0.145mg 1.164mg Squid
Valine 0.172mg 1.419mg Squid
Histidine 0.061mg 0.624mg Squid
Cholesterol 0mg 224mg Parsley
Saturated Fat 0.132g 0.236g Parsley
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.132g Squid
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.078g Squid
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.012g Squid
Monounsaturated Fat 0.295g 0.162g Parsley
Polyunsaturated fat 0.124g 0.268g Squid

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Parsley 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
441%
Parsley
110%
Squid
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Parsley
185%
Squid

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Squid
Squid is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.85g)
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 - $0.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Squid
Squid is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Parsley
Parsley contains less Sodium (difference - 688mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Parsley
Parsley is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 224mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Parsley
Parsley is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.104g)
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. Parsley - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170416/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.