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Squid vs. Banana — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Squid and Banana different?

  • Squid has more Vitamin B12, Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B2, Copper, Phosphorus, Zinc, and Vitamin A RAE than Banana.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Squid is 225% higher.

Mollusks, cuttlefish, mixed species, cooked, moist heat and Bananas, raw 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.
Squid
8
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2
Banana
Contains more Calcium +3500%
Contains more Iron +4069.2%
Contains more Magnesium +122.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +2536.4%
Contains more Potassium +77.9%
Contains more Zinc +2206.7%
Contains more Copper +1179.5%
Contains more Selenium +8860%
Contains less Sodium -99.9%
Contains more Manganese +29.2%
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 2% 10% 20% 10% 32% 1% 5% 27% 36% 6%
Contains more Calcium +3500%
Contains more Iron +4069.2%
Contains more Magnesium +122.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +2536.4%
Contains more Potassium +77.9%
Contains more Zinc +2206.7%
Contains more Copper +1179.5%
Contains more Selenium +8860%
Contains less Sodium -99.9%
Contains more Manganese +29.2%

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
6
:
6
Banana
Contains more Vitamin A +954.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2268.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +229.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +169.5%
Contains more Folate +20%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +82.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +35.9%
Equal in Vitamin C - 8.7
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 4% 2% 0% 29% 8% 17% 13% 21% 85% 15% 0% 2%
Contains more Vitamin A +954.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2268.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +229.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +169.5%
Contains more Folate +20%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +82.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +35.9%
Equal in Vitamin C - 8.7

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Squid
3
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2
Banana
Contains more Protein +2879.8%
Contains more Fats +324.2%
Contains more Other +304.8%
Contains more Carbs +1292.7%
Contains more Water +22.6%
32% 61% 3%
Protein: 32.48 g
Fats: 1.4 g
Carbs: 1.64 g
Water: 61.12 g
Other: 3.36 g
23% 75%
Protein: 1.09 g
Fats: 0.33 g
Carbs: 22.84 g
Water: 74.91 g
Other: 0.83 g
Contains more Protein +2879.8%
Contains more Fats +324.2%
Contains more Other +304.8%
Contains more Carbs +1292.7%
Contains more Water +22.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Squid
2
:
1
Banana
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +406.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +267.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -52.5%
35% 24% 40%
Saturated Fat: 0.236 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.162 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.268 g
52% 15% 34%
Saturated Fat: 0.112 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.073 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +406.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +267.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -52.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Squid Banana Opinion
Net carbs 1.64g 20.24g Banana
Protein 32.48g 1.09g Squid
Fats 1.4g 0.33g Squid
Carbs 1.64g 22.84g Banana
Calories 158kcal 89kcal Squid
Starch 5.38g Banana
Fructose 4.85g Banana
Sugar 12.23g Squid
Fiber 0g 2.6g Banana
Calcium 180mg 5mg Squid
Iron 10.84mg 0.26mg Squid
Magnesium 60mg 27mg Squid
Phosphorus 580mg 22mg Squid
Potassium 637mg 358mg Squid
Sodium 744mg 1mg Banana
Zinc 3.46mg 0.15mg Squid
Copper 0.998mg 0.078mg Squid
Manganese 0.209mg 0.27mg Banana
Selenium 89.6µg 1µg Squid
Vitamin A 675IU 64IU Squid
Vitamin A RAE 203µg 3µg Squid
Vitamin E 0.1mg Banana
Vitamin C 8.5mg 8.7mg Banana
Vitamin B1 0.017mg 0.031mg Banana
Vitamin B2 1.729mg 0.073mg Squid
Vitamin B3 2.189mg 0.665mg Squid
Vitamin B5 0.9mg 0.334mg Squid
Vitamin B6 0.27mg 0.367mg Banana
Folate 24µg 20µg Squid
Vitamin B12 5.4µg 0µg Squid
Vitamin K 0.5µg Banana
Tryptophan 0.364mg 0.009mg Squid
Threonine 1.398mg 0.028mg Squid
Isoleucine 1.414mg 0.028mg Squid
Leucine 2.287mg 0.068mg Squid
Lysine 2.427mg 0.05mg Squid
Methionine 0.733mg 0.008mg Squid
Phenylalanine 1.164mg 0.049mg Squid
Valine 1.419mg 0.047mg Squid
Histidine 0.624mg 0.077mg Squid
Cholesterol 224mg 0mg Banana
Saturated Fat 0.236g 0.112g Banana
Omega-3 - DHA 0.132g 0g Squid
Omega-3 - EPA 0.078g 0g Squid
Omega-3 - DPA 0.012g 0g Squid
Monounsaturated Fat 0.162g 0.032g Squid
Polyunsaturated fat 0.268g 0.073g Squid

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Squid Banana
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
110%
Squid
16%
Banana
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
185%
Squid
14%
Banana

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Squid
Squid is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.23g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Squid
Squid is lower in glycemic index (difference - 48)
Which food is cheaper?
Squid
Squid is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Squid
Squid is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Banana
Banana contains less Sodium (difference - 743mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Banana
Banana is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 224mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Banana
Banana is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.124g)
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. Banana - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173944/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.