Squid vs. Cashew — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between squid and cashew?
- Squid is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin B2, selenium, and iron, while cashew is higher in copper, manganese, magnesium, and vitamin B1.
- Squid's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 225% higher.
We used Mollusks, cuttlefish, mixed species, cooked, moist heat and Nuts, cashew nuts, raw types in this comparison.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +386.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +62.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +350.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +386.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +119.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +67.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +691.9% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +1600% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +2881% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +106.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +2388.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +54.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +78.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1075.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +32.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +3032.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1740.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -97% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +14589.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2827.2% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 5.4µg | 0µg | 225% |
| Copper | 0.998mg | 2.195mg | 133% |
| Vitamin B2 | 1.729mg | 0.058mg | 129% |
| Selenium | 89.6µg | 19.9µg | 127% |
| Cholesterol | 224mg | 0mg | 75% |
| Fats | 1.4g | 43.85g | 65% |
| Manganese | 0.209mg | 1.655mg | 63% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.162g | 23.797g | 59% |
| Magnesium | 60mg | 292mg | 55% |
| Iron | 10.84mg | 6.68mg | 52% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.268g | 7.845g | 51% |
| Saturated fat | 0.236g | 7.783g | 34% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.017mg | 0.423mg | 34% |
| Sodium | 744mg | 12mg | 32% |
| Protein | 32.48g | 18.22g | 29% |
| Vitamin K | 34.1µg | 28% | |
| Vitamin A | 203µg | 0µg | 23% |
| Zinc | 3.46mg | 5.78mg | 21% |
| Calories | 158kcal | 553kcal | 20% |
| Calcium | 180mg | 37mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 0g | 3.3g | 13% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.27mg | 0.417mg | 11% |
| Starch | 23.49g | 10% | |
| Carbs | 1.64g | 30.19g | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 8.5mg | 0.5mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.189mg | 1.062mg | 7% |
| Vitamin E | 0.9mg | 6% | |
| Phosphorus | 580mg | 593mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 637mg | 660mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.9mg | 0.864mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 1.64g | 26.89g | N/A |
| Sugar | 5.91g | N/A | |
| Folate | 24µg | 25µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.364mg | 0.287mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.398mg | 0.688mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.414mg | 0.789mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.287mg | 1.472mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.427mg | 0.928mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.733mg | 0.362mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.164mg | 0.951mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.419mg | 1.094mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.624mg | 0.456mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.05g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.078g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.132g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.012g | 0g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
32%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Squid is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.91g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Squid is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.547g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Squid is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is cheaper?
Squid is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cashew is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 224mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cashew contains less Sodium (difference - 732mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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