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Squid vs. Black gram — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Squid and Black gram

  • Squid has more Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B2, and Iron, however, Black gram has more Fiber, Manganese, Magnesium, and Folate.
  • Squid's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 225% more.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Mollusks, cuttlefish, mixed species, cooked, moist heat and Mungo beans, mature seeds, 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.
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 191% 41% 87% 284% 327% 91% 162% 5% 199% 45%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +30.4%
Contains more IronIron +43.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +53%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +992.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +345%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +54.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +630.6%
~equal in Copper ~0.981mg
~equal in Zinc ~3.35mg

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
5
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%
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% 1.4% 0% 0% 68% 59% 27% 54% 65% 0% 0% 162% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2834.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +580.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +51.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1505.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +800%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.906mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.281mg
~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
25% 59% 11% 3%
Protein: 25.21 g
Fats: 1.64 g
Carbs: 58.99 g
Water: 10.8 g
Other: 3.36 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +28.8%
Contains more WaterWater +465.9%
Contains more FatsFats +17.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +3497%
~equal in Other ~3.36g

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
9% 7% 84%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.114 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.085 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.071 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +90.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -51.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +299.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Squid Black gram Opinion
Calories 158kcal 341kcal Black gram
Protein 32.48g 25.21g Squid
Fats 1.4g 1.64g Black gram
Vitamin C 8.5mg 0mg Squid
Net carbs 1.64g 40.69g Black gram
Carbs 1.64g 58.99g Black gram
Cholesterol 224mg 0mg Black gram
Magnesium 60mg 267mg Black gram
Calcium 180mg 138mg Squid
Potassium 637mg 983mg Black gram
Iron 10.84mg 7.57mg Squid
Fiber 0g 18.3g Black gram
Copper 0.998mg 0.981mg Squid
Zinc 3.46mg 3.35mg Squid
Phosphorus 580mg 379mg Squid
Sodium 744mg 38mg Black gram
Vitamin A 675IU 23IU Squid
Vitamin A RAE 203µg 1µg Squid
Manganese 0.209mg 1.527mg Black gram
Selenium 89.6µg 8.2µg Squid
Vitamin B1 0.017mg 0.273mg Black gram
Vitamin B2 1.729mg 0.254mg Squid
Vitamin B3 2.189mg 1.447mg Squid
Vitamin B5 0.9mg 0.906mg Black gram
Vitamin B6 0.27mg 0.281mg Black gram
Vitamin B12 5.4µg 0µg Squid
Folate 24µg 216µg Black gram
Saturated Fat 0.236g 0.114g Black gram
Monounsaturated Fat 0.162g 0.085g Squid
Polyunsaturated fat 0.268g 1.071g Black gram
Tryptophan 0.364mg 0.263mg Squid
Threonine 1.398mg 0.875mg Squid
Isoleucine 1.414mg 1.287mg Squid
Leucine 2.287mg 2.089mg Squid
Lysine 2.427mg 1.674mg Squid
Methionine 0.733mg 0.367mg Squid
Phenylalanine 1.164mg 1.473mg Black gram
Valine 1.419mg 1.416mg Squid
Histidine 0.624mg 0.706mg Black gram
Omega-3 - EPA 0.078g Squid
Omega-3 - DHA 0.132g Squid
Omega-3 - DPA 0.012g Squid

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Squid Black gram
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
102%
Squid
34%
Black gram
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
185%
Squid
143%
Black gram

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Squid
Squid is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
Which food is cheaper?
Squid
Squid is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Squid
Squid is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Black gram
Black gram is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 224mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Black gram
Black gram contains less Sodium (difference - 706mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Black gram
Black gram is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.122g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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. Black gram - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174259/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.