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Squid vs. Bell pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Squid and Bell pepper

  • Squid has more Vitamin B12, Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B2, Copper, Phosphorus, and Zinc, however, Bell pepper has more Vitamin C.
  • Squid's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 225% more.
  • Bell pepper is lower in Cholesterol.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Mollusks, cuttlefish, mixed species, cooked, moist heat and Peppers, sweet, green, raw.

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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 +1700%
Contains more Iron +3088.2%
Contains more Magnesium +500%
Contains more Phosphorus +2800%
Contains more Potassium +264%
Contains more Zinc +2561.5%
Contains more Copper +1412.1%
Contains more Manganese +71.3%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -99.6%
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 3% 13% 8% 9% 16% 1% 4% 22% 16% 0%
Contains more Calcium +1700%
Contains more Iron +3088.2%
Contains more Magnesium +500%
Contains more Phosphorus +2800%
Contains more Potassium +264%
Contains more Zinc +2561.5%
Contains more Copper +1412.1%
Contains more Manganese +71.3%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -99.6%

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 +82.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +6075%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +356%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +809.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +20.5%
Contains more Folate +140%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +845.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +235.3%
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 23% 8% 0% 268% 15% 7% 9% 6% 52% 8% 0% 19%
Contains more Vitamin A +82.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +6075%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +356%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +809.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +20.5%
Contains more Folate +140%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +845.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +235.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +3676.7%
Contains more Fats +723.5%
Contains more Other +663.6%
Contains more Carbs +182.9%
Contains more Water +53.6%
32% 61% 3%
Protein: 32.48 g
Fats: 1.4 g
Carbs: 1.64 g
Water: 61.12 g
Other: 3.36 g
5% 94%
Protein: 0.86 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 4.64 g
Water: 93.89 g
Other: 0.44 g
Contains more Protein +3676.7%
Contains more Fats +723.5%
Contains more Other +663.6%
Contains more Carbs +182.9%
Contains more Water +53.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1925%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +332.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -75.4%
35% 24% 40%
Saturated Fat: 0.236 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.162 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.268 g
45% 6% 48%
Saturated Fat: 0.058 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.008 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.062 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1925%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +332.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -75.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Squid Bell pepper
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 Bell pepper Opinion
Net carbs 1.64g 2.94g Bell pepper
Protein 32.48g 0.86g Squid
Fats 1.4g 0.17g Squid
Carbs 1.64g 4.64g Bell pepper
Calories 158kcal 20kcal Squid
Fructose 1.12g Bell pepper
Sugar 2.4g Squid
Fiber 0g 1.7g Bell pepper
Calcium 180mg 10mg Squid
Iron 10.84mg 0.34mg Squid
Magnesium 60mg 10mg Squid
Phosphorus 580mg 20mg Squid
Potassium 637mg 175mg Squid
Sodium 744mg 3mg Bell pepper
Zinc 3.46mg 0.13mg Squid
Copper 0.998mg 0.066mg Squid
Manganese 0.209mg 0.122mg Squid
Selenium 89.6µg 0µg Squid
Vitamin A 675IU 370IU Squid
Vitamin A RAE 203µg 18µg Squid
Vitamin E 0.37mg Bell pepper
Vitamin C 8.5mg 80.4mg Bell pepper
Vitamin B1 0.017mg 0.057mg Bell pepper
Vitamin B2 1.729mg 0.028mg Squid
Vitamin B3 2.189mg 0.48mg Squid
Vitamin B5 0.9mg 0.099mg Squid
Vitamin B6 0.27mg 0.224mg Squid
Folate 24µg 10µg Squid
Vitamin B12 5.4µg 0µg Squid
Vitamin K 7.4µg Bell pepper
Tryptophan 0.364mg 0.012mg Squid
Threonine 1.398mg 0.036mg Squid
Isoleucine 1.414mg 0.024mg Squid
Leucine 2.287mg 0.036mg Squid
Lysine 2.427mg 0.039mg Squid
Methionine 0.733mg 0.007mg Squid
Phenylalanine 1.164mg 0.092mg Squid
Valine 1.419mg 0.036mg Squid
Histidine 0.624mg 0.01mg Squid
Cholesterol 224mg 0mg Bell pepper
Saturated Fat 0.236g 0.058g Bell pepper
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 0.008g Squid
Polyunsaturated fat 0.268g 0.062g Squid

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Squid Bell pepper
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
34%
Bell pepper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
185%
Squid
9%
Bell pepper

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Squid
Squid is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.4g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Squid
Squid is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Squid
Squid is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Squid
Squid is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bell pepper
Bell pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 741mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bell pepper
Bell pepper is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 224mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bell pepper
Bell pepper is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.178g)
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. Bell pepper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170427/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.