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Squid vs. Brussels sprout — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Squid and Brussels sprout?

  • Squid is higher in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B2, Iron, Copper, Phosphorus, and Zinc, however, Brussels sprout is richer in Vitamin C.
  • Squid's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 225% more.

We used Mollusks, cuttlefish, mixed species, cooked, moist heat and Brussels sprouts, raw 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 +328.6%
Contains more Iron +674.3%
Contains more Magnesium +160.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +740.6%
Contains more Potassium +63.8%
Contains more Zinc +723.8%
Contains more Copper +1325.7%
Contains more Selenium +5500%
Contains less Sodium -96.6%
Contains more Manganese +61.2%
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 13% 53% 17% 30% 35% 4% 12% 24% 44% 9%
Contains more Calcium +328.6%
Contains more Iron +674.3%
Contains more Magnesium +160.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +740.6%
Contains more Potassium +63.8%
Contains more Zinc +723.8%
Contains more Copper +1325.7%
Contains more Selenium +5500%
Contains less Sodium -96.6%
Contains more Manganese +61.2%

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 B2 +1821.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +193.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +191.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +23.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +11.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +900%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +717.6%
Contains more Folate +154.2%
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 46% 18% 0% 284% 35% 21% 14% 19% 51% 46% 0% 443%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1821.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +193.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +191.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +23.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +11.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +900%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +717.6%
Contains more Folate +154.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +860.9%
Contains more Fats +366.7%
Contains more Other +145.3%
Contains more Carbs +445.7%
Contains more Water +40.7%
32% 61% 3%
Protein: 32.48 g
Fats: 1.4 g
Carbs: 1.64 g
Water: 61.12 g
Other: 3.36 g
3% 9% 86%
Protein: 3.38 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 8.95 g
Water: 86 g
Other: 1.37 g
Contains more Protein +860.9%
Contains more Fats +366.7%
Contains more Other +145.3%
Contains more Carbs +445.7%
Contains more Water +40.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +604.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -73.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +56989.6%
35% 24% 40%
Saturated Fat: 0.236 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.162 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.268 g
100%
Saturated Fat: 0.062 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 153 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +604.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -73.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +56989.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Squid Brussels sprout
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 Brussels sprout Opinion
Net carbs 1.64g 5.15g Brussels sprout
Protein 32.48g 3.38g Squid
Fats 1.4g 0.3g Squid
Carbs 1.64g 8.95g Brussels sprout
Calories 158kcal 43kcal Squid
Fructose 0.93g Brussels sprout
Sugar 2.2g Squid
Fiber 0g 3.8g Brussels sprout
Calcium 180mg 42mg Squid
Iron 10.84mg 1.4mg Squid
Magnesium 60mg 23mg Squid
Phosphorus 580mg 69mg Squid
Potassium 637mg 389mg Squid
Sodium 744mg 25mg Brussels sprout
Zinc 3.46mg 0.42mg Squid
Copper 0.998mg 0.07mg Squid
Manganese 0.209mg 0.337mg Brussels sprout
Selenium 89.6µg 1.6µg Squid
Vitamin A 675IU 754IU Brussels sprout
Vitamin A RAE 203µg 38µg Squid
Vitamin E 0.88mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin C 8.5mg 85mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin B1 0.017mg 0.139mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin B2 1.729mg 0.09mg Squid
Vitamin B3 2.189mg 0.745mg Squid
Vitamin B5 0.9mg 0.309mg Squid
Vitamin B6 0.27mg 0.219mg Squid
Folate 24µg 61µg Brussels sprout
Vitamin B12 5.4µg 0µg Squid
Vitamin K 177µg Brussels sprout
Tryptophan 0.364mg 0.037mg Squid
Threonine 1.398mg 0.12mg Squid
Isoleucine 1.414mg 0.132mg Squid
Leucine 2.287mg 0.152mg Squid
Lysine 2.427mg 0.154mg Squid
Methionine 0.733mg 0.032mg Squid
Phenylalanine 1.164mg 0.098mg Squid
Valine 1.419mg 0.155mg Squid
Histidine 0.624mg 0.076mg Squid
Cholesterol 224mg 0mg Brussels sprout
Saturated Fat 0.236g 0.062g Brussels sprout
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 0.023g Squid
Polyunsaturated fat 0.268g 153g Brussels sprout

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Squid Brussels sprout
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
81%
Brussels sprout
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
185%
Squid
24%
Brussels sprout

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Squid
Squid is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.2g)
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 - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Squid
Squid is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout contains less Sodium (difference - 719mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 224mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.174g)
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. Brussels sprout - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170383/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.