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Squid vs. Baked beans — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between squid and baked beans

  • Squid is richer in vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B2, iron, copper, phosphorus, zinc, and vitamin B5, yet baked beans are richer in fiber.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for squid is 225% higher.
  • Squid contains 45 times more cholesterol than baked beans. Squid contains 224mg of cholesterol, while baked beans contain 5mg.

Food types used in this article are Mollusks, cuttlefish, mixed species, cooked, moist heat and Beans, baked, home prepared.

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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 31% 18% 32% 75% 53% 20% 47% 55% 33% 31%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +39.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +195.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +77.9%
Contains more IronIron +444.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +527.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +374%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +432.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1471.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -43.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +22%

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 3.7% 0% 0% 0% 34% 11% 7.7% 9.3% 21% 0% 0% 36% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +672.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +3428.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +436.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +480.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +700%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
6% 5% 22% 65% 3%
Protein: 5.54 g
Fats: 5.15 g
Carbs: 21.63 g
Water: 65.17 g
Other: 2.51 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +486.3%
Contains more OtherOther +33.9%
Contains more FatsFats +267.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1218.9%
~equal in Water ~65.17g

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
40% 44% 15%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.948 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.133 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.74 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -87.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1216.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +176.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Squid Baked beans DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 5.4µg 0µg 225%
Selenium 89.6µg 5.7µg 153%
Vitamin B2 1.729mg 0.049mg 129%
Iron 10.84mg 1.99mg 111%
Copper 0.998mg 0.159mg 93%
Cholesterol 224mg 5mg 73%
Phosphorus 580mg 109mg 67%
Protein 32.48g 5.54g 54%
Zinc 3.46mg 0.73mg 25%
Vitamin A 203µg 0µg 23%
Fiber 0g 5.5g 22%
Vitamin B5 0.9mg 0.155mg 15%
Vitamin B6 0.27mg 0.09mg 14%
Sodium 744mg 422mg 14%
Calcium 180mg 61mg 12%
Vitamin B3 2.189mg 0.408mg 11%
Vitamin B1 0.017mg 0.136mg 10%
Potassium 637mg 358mg 8%
Vitamin C 8.5mg 1.1mg 8%
Saturated fat 0.236g 1.948g 8%
Carbs 1.64g 21.63g 7%
Fats 1.4g 5.15g 6%
Folate 24µg 48µg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 0.162g 2.133g 5%
Magnesium 60mg 43mg 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.268g 0.74g 3%
Manganese 0.209mg 0.255mg 2%
Calories 158kcal 155kcal 0%
Net carbs 1.64g 16.13g N/A
Tryptophan 0.364mg 0.067mg 0%
Threonine 1.398mg 0.228mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.414mg 0.242mg 0%
Leucine 2.287mg 0.428mg 0%
Lysine 2.427mg 0.379mg 0%
Methionine 0.733mg 0.086mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.164mg 0.287mg 0%
Valine 1.419mg 0.282mg 0%
Histidine 0.624mg 0.153mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.078g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.132g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.012g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Squid Baked beans
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
9%
Baked beans
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
185%
Squid
39%
Baked beans

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Squid
Squid is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.712g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Squid
Squid is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
Which food is cheaper?
Squid
Squid is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
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?
Baked beans
Baked beans is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 219mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Baked beans
Baked beans contains less Sodium (difference - 322mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)

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. Baked beans - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173731/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.