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Pasta vs. Squid — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Pasta and Squid

  • Pasta has less Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Iron, Copper, Phosphorus, Zinc, Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin B6 than Squid.
  • Squid covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 219% more than Pasta.
  • Pasta has less Cholesterol.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, plain, cooked 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.
Pasta
2
:
8
Squid
Contains less Sodium -99.2%
Contains more Calcium +2900%
Contains more Iron +850.9%
Contains more Magnesium +233.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +820.6%
Contains more Potassium +2554.2%
Contains more Zinc +517.9%
Contains more Copper +973.1%
Equal in Manganese - 0.209
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 43% 13% 27% 3% 1% 16% 31% 30% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 54% 407% 43% 249% 57% 98% 95% 333% 28% 489%
Contains less Sodium -99.2%
Contains more Calcium +2900%
Contains more Iron +850.9%
Contains more Magnesium +233.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +820.6%
Contains more Potassium +2554.2%
Contains more Zinc +517.9%
Contains more Copper +973.1%
Equal in Manganese - 0.209

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.
Pasta
2
:
7
Squid
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1129.4%
Contains more Folate +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +3275%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1052.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +120.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +391.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +694.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +3757.1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 0% 0% 0% 53% 35% 19% 11% 8% 48% 18% 0%
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 +1129.4%
Contains more Folate +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +3275%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1052.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +120.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +391.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +694.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +3757.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pasta
2
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3
Squid
Contains more Carbs +1420.1%
Contains more Water +12.2%
Contains more Protein +530.7%
Contains more Fats +33.3%
Contains more Other +983.9%
5% 25% 69%
Protein: 5.15 g
Fats: 1.05 g
Carbs: 24.93 g
Water: 68.56 g
Other: 0.31 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 +1420.1%
Contains more Water +12.2%
Contains more Protein +530.7%
Contains more Fats +33.3%
Contains more Other +983.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pasta
2
:
1
Squid
Contains less Saturated Fat -36.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +60.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +30.6%
21% 18% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.15 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.429 g
35% 24% 40%
Saturated Fat: 0.236 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.162 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.268 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -36.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +60.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +30.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pasta Squid Opinion
Net carbs 24.93g 1.64g Pasta
Protein 5.15g 32.48g Squid
Fats 1.05g 1.4g Squid
Carbs 24.93g 1.64g Pasta
Calories 131kcal 158kcal Squid
Calcium 6mg 180mg Squid
Iron 1.14mg 10.84mg Squid
Magnesium 18mg 60mg Squid
Phosphorus 63mg 580mg Squid
Potassium 24mg 637mg Squid
Sodium 6mg 744mg Pasta
Zinc 0.56mg 3.46mg Squid
Copper 0.093mg 0.998mg Squid
Manganese 0.224mg 0.209mg Pasta
Selenium 89.6µg Squid
Vitamin A 20IU 675IU Squid
Vitamin A RAE 6µg 203µg Squid
Vitamin C 0mg 8.5mg Squid
Vitamin B1 0.209mg 0.017mg Pasta
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 1.729mg Squid
Vitamin B3 0.992mg 2.189mg Squid
Vitamin B5 0.183mg 0.9mg Squid
Vitamin B6 0.034mg 0.27mg Squid
Folate 64µg 24µg Pasta
Vitamin B12 0.14µg 5.4µg Squid
Tryptophan 0.065mg 0.364mg Squid
Threonine 0.134mg 1.398mg Squid
Isoleucine 0.197mg 1.414mg Squid
Leucine 0.348mg 2.287mg Squid
Lysine 0.097mg 2.427mg Squid
Methionine 0.079mg 0.733mg Squid
Phenylalanine 0.247mg 1.164mg Squid
Valine 0.217mg 1.419mg Squid
Histidine 0.103mg 0.624mg Squid
Cholesterol 33mg 224mg Pasta
Saturated Fat 0.15g 0.236g Pasta
Omega-3 - DHA 0.132g Squid
Omega-3 - EPA 0.078g Squid
Omega-3 - DPA 0.012g Squid
Monounsaturated Fat 0.124g 0.162g Squid
Polyunsaturated fat 0.429g 0.268g Pasta

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pasta 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
16%
Pasta
110%
Squid
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
Pasta
185%
Squid

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Squid
Squid is lower in glycemic index (difference - 49)
Which food is cheaper?
Squid
Squid is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Squid
Squid is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Squid
Squid is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pasta
Pasta contains less Sodium (difference - 738mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pasta
Pasta is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 191mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pasta
Pasta is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.086g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)

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. Pasta - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169728/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.