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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.
Contains more Calcium +900%
Contains more Iron +316.9%
Contains more Magnesium +185.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +192.9%
Contains more Potassium +100.3%
Contains more Copper +1074.1%
Contains more Manganese +1641.7%
Contains more Selenium +316.7%
Contains less Sodium -90.3%
Contains more Zinc +82.4%
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 6% 98% 15% 85% 29% 10% 173% 29% 2% 118%
Contains more Calcium +900%
Contains more Iron +316.9%
Contains more Magnesium +185.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +192.9%
Contains more Potassium +100.3%
Contains more Copper +1074.1%
Contains more Manganese +1641.7%
Contains more Selenium +316.7%
Contains less Sodium -90.3%
Contains more Zinc +82.4%

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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Contains more Vitamin A +7400%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +882.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +36.8%
Contains more Folate +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +104.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +170.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +145.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +41.5%
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 1% 3% 0% 0% 12% 41% 101% 40% 89% 7% 331% 3%
Contains more Vitamin A +7400%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +882.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +36.8%
Contains more Folate +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +104.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +170.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +145.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +41.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +25.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +394.1%
Contains more Fats +1000.7%
Equal in Water - 57.98
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 Protein +25.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +394.1%
Contains more Fats +1000.7%
Equal in Water - 57.98

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -96%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4016%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +80.6%
35% 24% 40%
Saturated Fat: 0.236 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.162 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.268 g
45% 51% 4%
Saturated Fat: 5.895 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.668 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.484 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -96%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4016%
Contains more Polyunsaturated 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 Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Squid Beef broiled Opinion
Net carbs 1.64g 0g Squid
Protein 32.48g 25.93g Squid
Fats 1.4g 15.41g Beef broiled
Carbs 1.64g 0g Squid
Calories 158kcal 250kcal Beef broiled
Calcium 180mg 18mg Squid
Iron 10.84mg 2.6mg Squid
Magnesium 60mg 21mg Squid
Phosphorus 580mg 198mg Squid
Potassium 637mg 318mg Squid
Sodium 744mg 72mg Beef broiled
Zinc 3.46mg 6.31mg Beef broiled
Copper 0.998mg 0.085mg Squid
Manganese 0.209mg 0.012mg Squid
Selenium 89.6µg 21.5µg Squid
Vitamin A 675IU 9IU Squid
Vitamin A RAE 203µg 3µg Squid
Vitamin E 0.12mg Beef broiled
Vitamin D 2IU Beef broiled
Vitamin C 8.5mg 0mg Squid
Vitamin B1 0.017mg 0.046mg Beef broiled
Vitamin B2 1.729mg 0.176mg Squid
Vitamin B3 2.189mg 5.378mg Beef broiled
Vitamin B5 0.9mg 0.658mg Squid
Vitamin B6 0.27mg 0.382mg Beef broiled
Folate 24µg 9µg Squid
Vitamin B12 5.4µg 2.64µg Squid
Vitamin K 1.2µg Beef broiled
Tryptophan 0.364mg 0.094mg Squid
Threonine 1.398mg 0.72mg Squid
Isoleucine 1.414mg 0.822mg Squid
Leucine 2.287mg 1.45mg Squid
Lysine 2.427mg 1.54mg Squid
Methionine 0.733mg 0.478mg Squid
Phenylalanine 1.164mg 0.725mg Squid
Valine 1.419mg 0.914mg Squid
Histidine 0.624mg 0.604mg Squid
Cholesterol 224mg 88mg Beef broiled
Trans Fat 0.572g Squid
Saturated Fat 0.236g 5.895g Squid
Omega-3 - DHA 0.132g 0.001g Squid
Omega-3 - EPA 0.078g 0.003g Squid
Omega-3 - DPA 0.012g 0.016g Beef broiled
Monounsaturated Fat 0.162g 6.668g Beef broiled
Polyunsaturated fat 0.268g 0.484g Beef broiled
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.012g Beef broiled
Omega-3 - ALA 0.044g Beef broiled

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Squid Beef broiled
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
110%
Squid
52%
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 contains less Sodium?
Beef broiled
Beef broiled contains less Sodium (difference - 672mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef broiled
Beef broiled is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 136mg)
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.