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Squid vs. Butter cookie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between squid and butter cookie

  • Squid is richer in vitamin B12, selenium, iron, vitamin B2, copper, phosphorus, and zinc, yet butter cookie is richer in vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for squid is 210% higher.
  • Squid contains 11 times more selenium than butter cookie. Squid contains 89.6µg of selenium, while butter cookie contains 8.4µg.
  • Butter cookie contains less cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Mollusks, cuttlefish, mixed species, cooked, moist heat and Cookies, butter, commercially prepared, enriched.

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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 8.6% 8.7% 9.8% 83% 67% 10% 44% 37% 22% 46%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +400%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +520.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +473.9%
Contains more IronIron +388.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +399%
Contains more ZincZinc +810.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +468.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +22.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +966.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -62.1%

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% 55% 12% 6% 93% 77% 60% 29% 8.3% 45% 4.3% 57% 3.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +23%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +416.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +84.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +650%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1400%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2076.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +45.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +216.7%

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
6% 19% 69% 5%
Protein: 6.1 g
Fats: 18.8 g
Carbs: 68.9 g
Water: 4.6 g
Other: 1.6 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +432.5%
Contains more WaterWater +1228.7%
Contains more OtherOther +110%
Contains more FatsFats +1242.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +4101.2%

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
63% 31% 6%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 11.051 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.522 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.982 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -97.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +3308.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +266.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Squid Butter cookie DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 5.4µg 0.36µg 210%
Selenium 89.6µg 8.4µg 148%
Iron 10.84mg 2.22mg 108%
Vitamin B2 1.729mg 0.335mg 107%
Copper 0.998mg 0.2mg 89%
Phosphorus 580mg 102mg 68%
Protein 32.48g 6.1g 53%
Saturated fat 0.236g 11.051g 49%
Cholesterol 224mg 117mg 36%
Vitamin B1 0.017mg 0.37mg 29%
Zinc 3.46mg 0.38mg 28%
Fats 1.4g 18.8g 27%
Carbs 1.64g 68.9g 22%
Sodium 744mg 282mg 20%
Vitamin B6 0.27mg 0.036mg 18%
Calories 158kcal 467kcal 15%
Potassium 637mg 111mg 15%
Calcium 180mg 29mg 15%
Monounsaturated fat 0.162g 5.522g 13%
Folate 24µg 76µg 13%
Magnesium 60mg 12mg 11%
Vitamin C 8.5mg 0mg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.9mg 0.488mg 8%
Vitamin B3 2.189mg 3.19mg 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.268g 0.982g 5%
Vitamin A 203µg 165µg 4%
Vitamin E 0.58mg 4%
Fiber 0g 0.8g 3%
Vitamin D 0.4µg 2%
Manganese 0.209mg 0.17mg 2%
Vitamin D 16IU 2%
Choline 6.5mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.7µg 1%
Net carbs 1.64g 68.1g N/A
Sugar 20.24g N/A
Tryptophan 0.364mg 0.084mg 0%
Threonine 1.398mg 0.215mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.414mg 0.277mg 0%
Leucine 2.287mg 0.471mg 0%
Lysine 2.427mg 0.308mg 0%
Methionine 0.733mg 0.131mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.164mg 0.299mg 0%
Valine 1.419mg 0.315mg 0%
Histidine 0.624mg 0.136mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.078g 0.011g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.132g 0.007g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.012g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Squid Butter cookie
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
104%
Squid
35%
Butter cookie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
185%
Squid
34%
Butter cookie

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Squid
Squid is lower in Sugar (difference - 20.24g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Squid
Squid is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.815g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Squid
Squid is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Squid
Squid is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Butter cookie
Butter cookie is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 107mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Butter cookie
Butter cookie contains less Sodium (difference - 462mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Butter cookie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174950/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.