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Squid as food vs. Abalone — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Squid as food and Abalone

  • Squid as food is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Iron, Copper, Selenium, Phosphorus, Zinc, and Vitamin A RAE, yet Abalone is higher in Vitamin B5.
  • Squid as food covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 196% more than Abalone.
  • Squid as food contains 102 times more Vitamin A RAE than Abalone. While Squid as food contains 203µg of Vitamin A RAE, Abalone contains only 2µg.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Abalone is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Mollusks, cuttlefish, mixed species, cooked, moist heat and Mollusks, abalone, mixed species, cooked, fried.

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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.
Contains more Calcium +386.5%
Contains more Iron +185.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +167.3%
Contains more Potassium +124.3%
Contains more Zinc +264.2%
Contains more Copper +337.7%
Contains more Manganese +198.6%
Contains more Selenium +73%
Contains less Sodium -20.6%
Equal in Magnesium - 56
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 54% 407% 43% 249% 57% 98% 95% 333% 28% 489%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 143% 40% 93% 26% 78% 26% 76% 10% 283%
Contains more Calcium +386.5%
Contains more Iron +185.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +167.3%
Contains more Potassium +124.3%
Contains more Zinc +264.2%
Contains more Copper +337.7%
Contains more Manganese +198.6%
Contains more Selenium +73%
Contains less Sodium -20.6%
Equal in Magnesium - 56

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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Contains more Vitamin A +13400%
Contains more Vitamin C +372.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1230%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +15.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +80%
Contains more Folate +71.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +682.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1194.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +218.9%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 0% 0% 6% 56% 30% 36% 173% 35% 11% 87% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +13400%
Contains more Vitamin C +372.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1230%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +15.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +80%
Contains more Folate +71.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +682.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1194.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +218.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +65.5%
Contains more Other +37.7%
Contains more Fats +384.3%
Contains more Carbs +573.8%
Equal in Water - 60.1
32% 61% 3%
Protein: 32.48 g
Fats: 1.4 g
Carbs: 1.64 g
Water: 61.12 g
Other: 3.36 g
20% 7% 11% 60% 2%
Protein: 19.63 g
Fats: 6.78 g
Carbs: 11.05 g
Water: 60.1 g
Other: 2.44 g
Contains more Protein +65.5%
Contains more Other +37.7%
Contains more Fats +384.3%
Contains more Carbs +573.8%
Equal in Water - 60.1

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1592%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +525.4%
35% 24% 40%
Saturated Fat: 0.236 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.162 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.268 g
27% 45% 28%
Saturated Fat: 1.646 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.741 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.676 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1592%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +525.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Squid as food Abalone Opinion
Net carbs 1.64g 11.05g Abalone
Protein 32.48g 19.63g Squid as food
Fats 1.4g 6.78g Abalone
Carbs 1.64g 11.05g Abalone
Calories 158kcal 189kcal Abalone
Calcium 180mg 37mg Squid as food
Iron 10.84mg 3.8mg Squid as food
Magnesium 60mg 56mg Squid as food
Phosphorus 580mg 217mg Squid as food
Potassium 637mg 284mg Squid as food
Sodium 744mg 591mg Abalone
Zinc 3.46mg 0.95mg Squid as food
Copper 0.998mg 0.228mg Squid as food
Manganese 0.209mg 0.07mg Squid as food
Selenium 89.6µg 51.8µg Squid as food
Vitamin A 675IU 5IU Squid as food
Vitamin A RAE 203µg 2µg Squid as food
Vitamin C 8.5mg 1.8mg Squid as food
Vitamin B1 0.017mg 0.22mg Abalone
Vitamin B2 1.729mg 0.13mg Squid as food
Vitamin B3 2.189mg 1.9mg Squid as food
Vitamin B5 0.9mg 2.87mg Abalone
Vitamin B6 0.27mg 0.15mg Squid as food
Folate 24µg 14µg Squid as food
Vitamin B12 5.4µg 0.69µg Squid as food
Tryptophan 0.364mg 0.224mg Squid as food
Threonine 1.398mg 0.838mg Squid as food
Isoleucine 1.414mg 0.854mg Squid as food
Leucine 2.287mg 1.386mg Squid as food
Lysine 2.427mg 1.433mg Squid as food
Methionine 0.733mg 0.441mg Squid as food
Phenylalanine 1.164mg 0.715mg Squid as food
Valine 1.419mg 0.86mg Squid as food
Histidine 0.624mg 0.378mg Squid as food
Cholesterol 224mg 94mg Abalone
Saturated Fat 0.236g 1.646g Squid as food
Omega-3 - DHA 0.132g Squid as food
Omega-3 - EPA 0.078g 0.054g Squid as food
Omega-3 - DPA 0.012g 0.046g Abalone
Monounsaturated Fat 0.162g 2.741g Abalone
Polyunsaturated fat 0.268g 1.676g Abalone

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Squid as food Abalone
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
110%
Squid as food
36%
Abalone
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
185%
Squid as food
78%
Abalone

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Squid as food
Squid as food is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Squid as food
Squid as food is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.41g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Squid as food
Squid as food is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Abalone
Abalone contains less Sodium (difference - 153mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Abalone
Abalone is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 130mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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. Squid as food - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172010/nutrients
  2. Abalone - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174213/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.