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Squid vs. Almonds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between squid and almonds

  • Squid has more vitamin B12, selenium, iron, and vitamin B2; however, almonds are richer in manganese, fiber, and magnesium.
  • Squid covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 225% more than almonds.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Mollusks, cuttlefish, mixed species, cooked, moist heat and Nuts, almonds.

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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.
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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 193% 81% 65% 139% 344% 85% 206% 0.13% 284% 22%
Contains more IronIron +192.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +20.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2085.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +350%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +49.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +15.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +942.6%
~equal in Copper ~1.031mg
~equal in Zinc ~3.12mg

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.
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%
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% 0% 513% 0% 51% 263% 68% 28% 32% 0% 0% 33% 28%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +51.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +91.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +97.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1105.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +65.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +83.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
21% 50% 22% 4% 3%
Protein: 21.15 g
Fats: 49.93 g
Carbs: 21.55 g
Water: 4.41 g
Other: 2.96 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +53.6%
Contains more WaterWater +1285.9%
Contains more OtherOther +13.5%
Contains more FatsFats +3466.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1214%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
8% 66% 26%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.802 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 31.551 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 12.329 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -93.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +19375.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +4500.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Squid Almonds DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 5.4µg 0µg 225%
Vitamin E 25.63mg 171%
Selenium 89.6µg 4.1µg 155%
Iron 10.84mg 3.71mg 89%
Manganese 0.209mg 2.179mg 86%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.268g 12.329g 80%
Monounsaturated fat 0.162g 31.551g 78%
Fats 1.4g 49.93g 75%
Cholesterol 224mg 0mg 75%
Magnesium 60mg 270mg 50%
Fiber 0g 12.5g 50%
Vitamin B2 1.729mg 1.138mg 45%
Sodium 744mg 1mg 32%
Vitamin A 203µg 0µg 23%
Protein 32.48g 21.15g 23%
Calories 158kcal 579kcal 21%
Vitamin B1 0.017mg 0.205mg 16%
Saturated fat 0.236g 3.802g 16%
Phosphorus 580mg 481mg 14%
Vitamin B6 0.27mg 0.137mg 10%
Vitamin B3 2.189mg 3.618mg 9%
Choline 52.1mg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.9mg 0.471mg 9%
Vitamin C 8.5mg 0mg 9%
Calcium 180mg 269mg 9%
Carbs 1.64g 21.55g 7%
Folate 24µg 44µg 5%
Copper 0.998mg 1.031mg 4%
Zinc 3.46mg 3.12mg 3%
Potassium 637mg 733mg 3%
Net carbs 1.64g 9.05g N/A
Sugar 4.35g N/A
Starch 0.72g 0%
Trans fat 0.015g N/A
Tryptophan 0.364mg 0.211mg 0%
Threonine 1.398mg 0.601mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.414mg 0.751mg 0%
Leucine 2.287mg 1.473mg 0%
Lysine 2.427mg 0.568mg 0%
Methionine 0.733mg 0.157mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.164mg 1.132mg 0%
Valine 1.419mg 0.855mg 0%
Histidine 0.624mg 0.539mg 0%
Fructose 0.11g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.078g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.132g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.012g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 12.32g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Squid Almonds
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
104%
Squid
78%
Almonds
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
185%
Squid
142%
Almonds

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Squid
Squid is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.35g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Squid
Squid is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.566g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Squid
Squid is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Squid
Squid is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Almonds
Almonds is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 224mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Almonds
Almonds contains less Sodium (difference - 743mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Squid - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172010/nutrients
  2. Almonds - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170567/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.