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Squid vs. Beef — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Squid and Beef?

  • Squid is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B2, Copper, Iron, Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, and Vitamin A, while Beef is higher in Vitamin B6.
  • Squid's daily need coverage for Selenium is 117% higher.
  • Beef has 102 times less Vitamin A than Squid. Squid has 203µg of Vitamin A, while Beef has 2µg.
  • Beef is lower in Sodium.

We used Mollusks, cuttlefish, mixed species, cooked, moist heat and Beef, loin, tenderloin roast, separable lean only, boneless, trimmed to 0" fat, select, cooked, roasted types in this comparison.

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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
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%
Beef
1
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 10% 3.9% 31% 114% 32% 101% 111% 7% 1.2% 139%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +328.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1284.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +81%
Contains more IronIron +256.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +928.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +123.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2222.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +252.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.7%
~equal in Zinc ~3.7mg

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
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% 41% 0% 0% 4.3% 399% 41% 54% 62% 675% 0% 18% 0%
Beef
7
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% 0.36% 5% 3% 19% 92% 108% 29% 154% 526% 4% 5.3% 41%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +11150%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +332.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +87.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +28.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +242.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +335.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +163.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +147.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Squid
3
32% 61% 3%
Protein: 32.48 g
Fats: 1.4 g
Carbs: 1.64 g
Water: 61.12 g
Other: 3.36 g
Beef
2
28% 7% 66%
Protein: 27.55 g
Fats: 6.54 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 65.71 g
Other: 0.2 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +17.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +1580%
Contains more FatsFats +367.1%
~equal in Water ~65.71g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Squid
1
35% 24% 40%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.236 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.162 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.268 g
Beef
2
44% 47% 9%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.595 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.734 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.532 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -90.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1587.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +98.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Squid Beef Opinion
Calories 158kcal 169kcal Beef
Protein 32.48g 27.55g Squid
Fats 1.4g 6.54g Beef
Vitamin C 8.5mg 0mg Squid
Net carbs 1.64g 0g Squid
Carbs 1.64g 0g Squid
Cholesterol 224mg 85mg Beef
Vitamin D 3IU Beef
Magnesium 60mg 14mg Squid
Calcium 180mg 13mg Squid
Potassium 637mg 352mg Squid
Iron 10.84mg 3.04mg Squid
Copper 0.998mg 0.097mg Squid
Zinc 3.46mg 3.7mg Beef
Phosphorus 580mg 259mg Squid
Sodium 744mg 54mg Beef
Vitamin A 675IU 6IU Squid
Vitamin A 203µg 2µg Squid
Vitamin E 0.25mg Beef
Vitamin D 0.1µg Beef
Manganese 0.209mg 0.009mg Squid
Selenium 89.6µg 25.4µg Squid
Vitamin B1 0.017mg 0.074mg Beef
Vitamin B2 1.729mg 0.4mg Squid
Vitamin B3 2.189mg 5.76mg Beef
Vitamin B5 0.9mg 0.481mg Squid
Vitamin B6 0.27mg 0.669mg Beef
Vitamin B12 5.4µg 4.21µg Squid
Vitamin K 1.6µg Beef
Folate 24µg 7µg Squid
Trans Fat 0.375g Squid
Choline 75.6mg Beef
Saturated Fat 0.236g 2.595g Squid
Monounsaturated Fat 0.162g 2.734g Beef
Polyunsaturated fat 0.268g 0.532g Beef
Tryptophan 0.364mg 0.359mg Squid
Threonine 1.398mg 1.534mg Beef
Isoleucine 1.414mg 1.52mg Beef
Leucine 2.287mg 2.833mg Beef
Lysine 2.427mg 3.178mg Beef
Methionine 0.733mg 0.871mg Beef
Phenylalanine 1.164mg 1.299mg Beef
Valine 1.419mg 1.603mg Beef
Histidine 0.624mg 1.244mg Beef
Omega-3 - EPA 0.078g 0.002g Squid
Omega-3 - DHA 0.132g 0.002g Squid
Omega-3 - ALA 0.013g Beef
Omega-3 - DPA 0.012g 0.011g Squid
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.017g Beef
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Beef
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.349g Beef

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Squid Beef
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
102%
Squid
76%
Beef
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
185%
Squid
55%
Beef

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Squid
Squid is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Squid
Squid is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.359g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Squid
Squid is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Squid
Squid is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef
Beef is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 139mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef
Beef contains less Sodium (difference - 690mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Beef - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174006/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.