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Squid vs. Beef broiled — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between squid and beef broiled?

  • Squid is higher in selenium, vitamin B2, vitamin B12, iron, copper, and phosphorus; however, beef broiled is richer in zinc.
  • Squid's daily need coverage for selenium is 124% more.
  • Beef broiled contains 12 times less copper than squid. Squid contains 0.998mg of copper, while beef broiled contains 0.085mg.
  • Beef broiled has less sodium.

We used Mollusks, cuttlefish, mixed species, cooked, moist heat and Beef, ground, 85% lean meat / 15% fat, patty, cooked, broiled types 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
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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 15% 5.4% 28% 98% 28% 172% 85% 9.4% 1.6% 117%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +185.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +900%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +100.3%
Contains more IronIron +316.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +1074.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +192.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1641.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +316.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +82.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -90.3%

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% 1% 2.4% 0% 12% 41% 101% 39% 88% 330% 3% 6.8% 45%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +6666.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +882.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +36.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +104.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +170.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +145.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +41.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~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
26% 15% 58%
Protein: 25.93 g
Fats: 15.41 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 57.98 g
Other: 0.68 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +25.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +394.1%
Contains more FatsFats +1000.7%
~equal in Water ~57.98g

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
45% 51% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.895 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.668 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.484 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -96%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +4016%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +80.6%

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 broiled
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Squid Beef broiled DV% diff.
Selenium 89.6µg 21.5µg 124%
Vitamin B2 1.729mg 0.176mg 119%
Vitamin B12 5.4µg 2.64µg 115%
Iron 10.84mg 2.6mg 103%
Copper 0.998mg 0.085mg 101%
Phosphorus 580mg 198mg 55%
Cholesterol 224mg 88mg 45%
Sodium 744mg 72mg 29%
Saturated fat 0.236g 5.895g 26%
Zinc 3.46mg 6.31mg 26%
Fats 1.4g 15.41g 22%
Vitamin A 203µg 3µg 22%
Vitamin B3 2.189mg 5.378mg 20%
Monounsaturated fat 0.162g 6.668g 16%
Calcium 180mg 18mg 16%
Choline 82.4mg 15%
Protein 32.48g 25.93g 13%
Potassium 637mg 318mg 9%
Magnesium 60mg 21mg 9%
Manganese 0.209mg 0.012mg 9%
Vitamin B6 0.27mg 0.382mg 9%
Vitamin C 8.5mg 0mg 9%
Calories 158kcal 250kcal 5%
Vitamin B5 0.9mg 0.658mg 5%
Folate 24µg 9µg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.017mg 0.046mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.12mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.2µg 1%
Carbs 1.64g 0g 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.268g 0.484g 1%
Net carbs 1.64g 0g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0%
Trans fat 0.572g N/A
Tryptophan 0.364mg 0.094mg 0%
Threonine 1.398mg 0.72mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.414mg 0.822mg 0%
Leucine 2.287mg 1.45mg 0%
Lysine 2.427mg 1.54mg 0%
Methionine 0.733mg 0.478mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.164mg 0.725mg 0%
Valine 1.419mg 0.914mg 0%
Histidine 0.624mg 0.604mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.078g 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.132g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.044g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.012g 0.016g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.012g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Squid Beef broiled
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
51%
Beef broiled
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
185%
Squid
56%
Beef broiled

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 - 5.659g)
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)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Squid
Squid is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef broiled
Beef broiled is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 136mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef broiled
Beef broiled contains less Sodium (difference - 672mg)
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 broiled - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174032/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.