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Squid vs. Cheese sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Squid and Cheese sandwich

  • Squid has more Vitamin B12, Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B2, Copper, Phosphorus, and Zinc, however, Cheese sandwich has more Manganese, and Vitamin B1.
  • Squid's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 220% more.
  • Squid has 32 times more Cholesterol than Cheese sandwich. Squid has 224mg of Cholesterol, while Cheese sandwich has 7mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Mollusks, cuttlefish, mixed species, cooked, moist heat and Crackers, wheat, sandwich, with cheese filling.

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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 Iron +313.7%
Contains more Magnesium +11.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +51.8%
Contains more Potassium +108.2%
Contains less Sodium -11.3%
Contains more Zinc +297.7%
Contains more Copper +523.8%
Contains more Selenium +268.7%
Contains more Calcium +13.3%
Contains more Manganese +418.2%
Equal in Magnesium - 54
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 62% 99% 39% 164% 27% 110% 24% 54% 142% 133%
Contains more Iron +313.7%
Contains more Magnesium +11.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +51.8%
Contains more Potassium +108.2%
Contains less Sodium -11.3%
Contains more Zinc +297.7%
Contains more Copper +523.8%
Contains more Selenium +268.7%
Contains more Calcium +13.3%
Contains more Manganese +418.2%
Equal in Magnesium - 54

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 +850.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +466.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +304.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +44.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +4400%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2005.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +45.5%
Contains more Folate +166.7%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.261
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 5% 0% 0% 5% 90% 99% 60% 38% 61% 48% 15% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +850.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +466.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +304.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +44.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +4400%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2005.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +45.5%
Contains more Folate +166.7%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.261

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +231.4%
Contains more Water +1810%
Contains more Fats +1685.7%
Contains more Carbs +3448.8%
Contains more Other +13.1%
32% 61% 3%
Protein: 32.48 g
Fats: 1.4 g
Carbs: 1.64 g
Water: 61.12 g
Other: 3.36 g
10% 25% 58% 3% 4%
Protein: 9.8 g
Fats: 25 g
Carbs: 58.2 g
Water: 3.2 g
Other: 3.8 g
Contains more Protein +231.4%
Contains more Water +1810%
Contains more Fats +1685.7%
Contains more Carbs +3448.8%
Contains more Other +13.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6289.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3320.1%
35% 24% 40%
Saturated Fat: 0.236 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.162 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.268 g
17% 44% 39%
Saturated Fat: 4.129 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.351 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 9.166 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6289.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3320.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Squid Cheese sandwich Opinion
Net carbs 1.64g 55.1g Cheese sandwich
Protein 32.48g 9.8g Squid
Fats 1.4g 25g Cheese sandwich
Carbs 1.64g 58.2g Cheese sandwich
Calories 158kcal 497kcal Cheese sandwich
Fiber 0g 3.1g Cheese sandwich
Calcium 180mg 204mg Cheese sandwich
Iron 10.84mg 2.62mg Squid
Magnesium 60mg 54mg Squid
Phosphorus 580mg 382mg Squid
Potassium 637mg 306mg Squid
Sodium 744mg 839mg Squid
Zinc 3.46mg 0.87mg Squid
Copper 0.998mg 0.16mg Squid
Manganese 0.209mg 1.083mg Cheese sandwich
Selenium 89.6µg 24.3µg Squid
Vitamin A 675IU 71IU Squid
Vitamin A RAE 203µg 21µg Squid
Vitamin C 8.5mg 1.5mg Squid
Vitamin B1 0.017mg 0.358mg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B2 1.729mg 0.427mg Squid
Vitamin B3 2.189mg 3.185mg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B5 0.9mg 0.622mg Squid
Vitamin B6 0.27mg 0.261mg Squid
Folate 24µg 64µg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B12 5.4µg 0.12µg Squid
Tryptophan 0.364mg 0.13mg Squid
Threonine 1.398mg 0.298mg Squid
Isoleucine 1.414mg 0.383mg Squid
Leucine 2.287mg 0.698mg Squid
Lysine 2.427mg 0.344mg Squid
Methionine 0.733mg 0.167mg Squid
Phenylalanine 1.164mg 0.472mg Squid
Valine 1.419mg 0.438mg Squid
Histidine 0.624mg 0.219mg Squid
Cholesterol 224mg 7mg Cheese sandwich
Saturated Fat 0.236g 4.129g Squid
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 10.351g Cheese sandwich
Polyunsaturated fat 0.268g 9.166g Cheese sandwich

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Squid Cheese sandwich
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
35%
Cheese sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
185%
Squid
85%
Cheese sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Squid
Squid contains less Sodium (difference - 95mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Squid
Squid is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.893g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Squid
Squid is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Squid
Squid is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 217mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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. Cheese sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172747/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.