Squid vs. American cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between squid and American cheese
- Squid has more vitamin B12, iron, selenium, vitamin B2, copper, and vitamin B6; however, American cheese has more calcium.
- Squid's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 163% more.
- Squid has 22 times more copper than American cheese. Squid has 0.998mg of copper, while American cheese has 0.046mg.
- American cheese is lower in cholesterol.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Mollusks, cuttlefish, mixed species, cooked, moist heat and Cheese, pasteurized process, American, without added vitamin D.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +130.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +382.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1620.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +2069.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +39% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -55.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +409.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +343.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +480.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +10.5% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +13.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +638.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +2780.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +123.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +400% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +260% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +23.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
32.48 g
Fats:
1.4 g
Carbs:
1.64 g
Water:
61.12 g
Other:
3.36 g
Protein:
18.13 g
Fats:
31.79 g
Carbs:
3.7 g
Water:
39.61 g
Other:
6.77 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +79.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +54.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +2170.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +125.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +101.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.236 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.162 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.268 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
18.057 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.236 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.286 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -98.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +4984% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +379.9% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 5.4µg | 1.5µg | 163% |
| Iron | 10.84mg | 0.63mg | 128% |
| Selenium | 89.6µg | 20.2µg | 126% |
| Vitamin B2 | 1.729mg | 0.234mg | 115% |
| Copper | 0.998mg | 0.046mg | 106% |
| Calcium | 180mg | 1045mg | 87% |
| Saturated fat | 0.236g | 18.057g | 81% |
| Fats | 1.4g | 31.79g | 47% |
| Cholesterol | 224mg | 100mg | 41% |
| Sodium | 744mg | 1671mg | 40% |
| Protein | 32.48g | 18.13g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.162g | 8.236g | 20% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.27mg | 0.054mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 637mg | 132mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.189mg | 0.076mg | 13% |
| Calories | 158kcal | 371kcal | 11% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.9mg | 0.403mg | 10% |
| Phosphorus | 580mg | 641mg | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 8.5mg | 0mg | 9% |
| Zinc | 3.46mg | 2.49mg | 9% |
| Magnesium | 60mg | 26mg | 8% |
| Choline | 36.2mg | 7% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.268g | 1.286g | 7% |
| Manganese | 0.209mg | 0.041mg | 7% |
| Vitamin E | 0.8mg | 5% | |
| Vitamin A | 203µg | 250µg | 5% |
| Folate | 24µg | 8µg | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 23IU | 3% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6µg | 3% | |
| Vitamin K | 2.6µg | 2% | |
| Carbs | 1.64g | 3.7g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 1.64g | 3.7g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.26g | N/A | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.017mg | 0.015mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 1.144g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.364mg | 0.232mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.398mg | 0.772mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.414mg | 0.938mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.287mg | 1.716mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.427mg | 1.516mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.733mg | 0.475mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.164mg | 0.939mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.419mg | 1.187mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.624mg | 0.546mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.078g | 0.012g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.132g | 0.006g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.137g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.012g | 0.021g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.033g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.009g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.79g | N/A |
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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%
33%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
185%
106%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Squid is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.26g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Squid contains less Sodium (difference - 927mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Squid is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.821g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Squid is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Squid is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Squid is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
American cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 124mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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