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Potato salad vs. Squid — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between potato salad and squid

  • Potato salad has less vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B2, iron, copper, phosphorus, zinc, calcium, and potassium than squid.
  • Squid covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 225% more than potato salad.
  • Potato salad has less cholesterol.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Potato salad, home-prepared 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 11% 5.7% 22% 24% 39% 8.5% 22% 69% 13% 22%
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 -28.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +300%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +847.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +150.8%
Contains more IronIron +1567.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +745.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +1016.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1015.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +106.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2085.4%

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.
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 33% 11% 0% 0% 19% 14% 17% 32% 33% 0% 0% 5.3% 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 +17.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +352.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +534.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +2781.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +146%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +68.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +91.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +242.9%
~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
3% 8% 11% 76% 2%
Protein: 2.68 g
Fats: 8.2 g
Carbs: 11.17 g
Water: 76 g
Other: 1.95 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 FatsFats +485.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +581.1%
Contains more WaterWater +24.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1111.9%
Contains more OtherOther +72.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
19% 32% 49%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.429 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.48 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.737 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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1430.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1294.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -83.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato salad Squid DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 5.4µg 225%
Selenium 4.1µg 89.6µg 155%
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 1.729mg 128%
Iron 0.65mg 10.84mg 127%
Copper 0.118mg 0.998mg 98%
Phosphorus 52mg 580mg 75%
Protein 2.68g 32.48g 60%
Cholesterol 68mg 224mg 52%
Zinc 0.31mg 3.46mg 29%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.737g 0.268g 23%
Vitamin A 32µg 203µg 19%
Calcium 19mg 180mg 16%
Potassium 254mg 637mg 11%
Magnesium 15mg 60mg 11%
Vitamin B6 0.141mg 0.27mg 10%
Fats 8.2g 1.4g 10%
Sodium 529mg 744mg 9%
Vitamin B3 0.89mg 2.189mg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.534mg 0.9mg 7%
Monounsaturated fat 2.48g 0.162g 6%
Manganese 0.101mg 0.209mg 5%
Fiber 1.3g 0g 5%
Vitamin B1 0.077mg 0.017mg 5%
Saturated fat 1.429g 0.236g 5%
Folate 7µg 24µg 4%
Carbs 11.17g 1.64g 3%
Vitamin C 10mg 8.5mg 2%
Calories 143kcal 158kcal 1%
Net carbs 9.87g 1.64g N/A
Tryptophan 0.042mg 0.364mg 0%
Threonine 0.116mg 1.398mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.141mg 1.414mg 0%
Leucine 0.202mg 2.287mg 0%
Lysine 0.171mg 2.427mg 0%
Methionine 0.066mg 0.733mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.135mg 1.164mg 0%
Valine 0.172mg 1.419mg 0%
Histidine 0.062mg 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
Potato salad 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
13%
Potato salad
104%
Squid
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Potato salad
185%
Squid

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Squid
Squid is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.193g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Squid
Squid is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
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 is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 156mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato salad
Potato salad contains less Sodium (difference - 215mg)
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. Potato salad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169269/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.