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Snail vs. Squid — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are snail and squid different?

  • Snail is higher in magnesium; however, squid is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin B2, selenium, iron, copper, phosphorus, and zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for squid is 204% higher.
  • Snail contains 4 times more Magnesium than squid. While snail contains 250mg of Magnesium, squid contains only 60mg.
  • Snail has less cholesterol.

Mollusks, snail, raw and Mollusks, cuttlefish, mixed species, cooked, moist heat are the varieties used in this article.

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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.
Snail
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 179% 3% 34% 131% 133% 27% 117% 9.1% 0% 149%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +316.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -90.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1700%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +66.8%
Contains more IronIron +209.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +149.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +246%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +113.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +227%

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.
Snail
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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 0% 6% 100% 0% 2.5% 28% 26% 0% 30% 63% 0.25% 4.5% 35%
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% 41% 0% 0% 4.3% 399% 41% 54% 62% 675% 0% 18% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +575%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +70%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1340.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +56.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +107.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +980%
Contains more FolateFolate +300%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Snail
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16% 2% 79%
Protein: 16.1 g
Fats: 1.4 g
Carbs: 2 g
Water: 79.2 g
Other: 1.3 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 CarbsCarbs +22%
Contains more WaterWater +29.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +101.7%
Contains more OtherOther +158.5%
~equal in Fats ~1.4g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Snail
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41% 30% 29%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.361 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.259 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.252 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 +59.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -34.6%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~0.268g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Snail Squid Opinion
Calories 90kcal 158kcal Squid
Protein 16.1g 32.48g Squid
Fats 1.4g 1.4g
Vitamin C 0mg 8.5mg Squid
Net carbs 2g 1.64g Snail
Carbs 2g 1.64g Snail
Cholesterol 50mg 224mg Snail
Magnesium 250mg 60mg Snail
Calcium 10mg 180mg Squid
Potassium 382mg 637mg Squid
Iron 3.5mg 10.84mg Squid
Copper 0.4mg 0.998mg Squid
Zinc 1mg 3.46mg Squid
Phosphorus 272mg 580mg Squid
Sodium 70mg 744mg Snail
Vitamin A 100IU 675IU Squid
Vitamin A 30µg 203µg Squid
Vitamin E 5mg Snail
Manganese 0.209mg Squid
Selenium 27.4µg 89.6µg Squid
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 0.017mg Squid
Vitamin B2 0.12mg 1.729mg Squid
Vitamin B3 1.4mg 2.189mg Squid
Vitamin B5 0.9mg Squid
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.27mg Squid
Vitamin B12 0.5µg 5.4µg Squid
Vitamin K 0.1µg Snail
Folate 6µg 24µg Squid
Choline 65mg Snail
Saturated Fat 0.361g 0.236g Squid
Monounsaturated Fat 0.259g 0.162g Snail
Polyunsaturated fat 0.252g 0.268g Squid
Tryptophan 0.364mg Squid
Threonine 1.398mg Squid
Isoleucine 1.414mg Squid
Leucine 2.287mg Squid
Lysine 2.427mg Squid
Methionine 0.733mg Squid
Phenylalanine 1.164mg Squid
Valine 1.419mg Squid
Histidine 0.624mg Squid
Omega-3 - EPA 0.119g 0.078g Snail
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.132g Squid
Omega-3 - DPA 0.099g 0.012g Snail

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Snail Squid
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet Equal
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
23%
Snail
102%
Squid
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
78%
Snail
185%
Squid

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Squid
Squid is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Squid
Squid is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.125g)
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?
Snail
Snail is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 174mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Snail
Snail contains less Sodium (difference - 674mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
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. Snail - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167744/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.