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Squid vs. Cheesecake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between squid and cheesecake?

  • Squid has more vitamin B12, selenium, iron, vitamin B2, copper, phosphorus, zinc, and vitamin B6 than cheesecake.
  • Squid's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 218% higher.
  • Cheesecake has 50 times less copper than squid. Squid has 0.998mg of copper, while cheesecake has 0.02mg.
  • Cheesecake is lower in cholesterol.

We used Mollusks, cuttlefish, mixed species, cooked, moist heat and Cheesecake commercially prepared 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.
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 7.9% 15% 7.9% 24% 6.7% 14% 40% 57% 18% 28%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +445.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +252.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +607.8%
Contains more IronIron +1620.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +4890%
Contains more ZincZinc +578.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +523.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +49.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1623.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -41.1%

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 1.3% 53% 11% 7.5% 7% 45% 3.7% 34% 12% 21% 11% 14% 25%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +2025%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +27.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +795.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1022.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +57.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +419.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +3076.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +64.7%

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% 23% 26% 46%
Protein: 5.5 g
Fats: 22.5 g
Carbs: 25.5 g
Water: 45.6 g
Other: 0.9 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +490.5%
Contains more WaterWater +34%
Contains more OtherOther +273.3%
Contains more FatsFats +1507.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1454.9%

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
49% 43% 8%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 9.921 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.634 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.602 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -97.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +5229.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +497.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Squid Cheesecake
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 Cheesecake DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 5.4µg 0.17µg 218%
Selenium 89.6µg 5.2µg 153%
Iron 10.84mg 0.63mg 128%
Vitamin B2 1.729mg 0.193mg 118%
Copper 0.998mg 0.02mg 109%
Phosphorus 580mg 93mg 70%
Cholesterol 224mg 55mg 56%
Protein 32.48g 5.5g 54%
Saturated fat 0.236g 9.921g 44%
Fats 1.4g 22.5g 32%
Zinc 3.46mg 0.51mg 27%
Monounsaturated fat 0.162g 8.634g 21%
Vitamin B6 0.27mg 0.052mg 17%
Potassium 637mg 90mg 16%
Calcium 180mg 51mg 13%
Sodium 744mg 438mg 13%
Magnesium 60mg 11mg 12%
Vitamin B3 2.189mg 0.195mg 12%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.268g 1.602g 9%
Vitamin C 8.5mg 0.4mg 9%
Calories 158kcal 321kcal 8%
Choline 45.9mg 8%
Carbs 1.64g 25.5g 8%
Vitamin B5 0.9mg 0.571mg 7%
Vitamin A 203µg 159µg 5%
Vitamin E 0.56mg 4%
Vitamin K 4.4µg 4%
Manganese 0.209mg 0.14mg 3%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 3%
Fiber 0g 0.4g 2%
Vitamin D 18IU 2%
Folate 24µg 18µg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.017mg 0.028mg 1%
Net carbs 1.64g 25.1g N/A
Sugar 21.8g N/A
Tryptophan 0.364mg 0.064mg 0%
Threonine 1.398mg 0.222mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.414mg 0.281mg 0%
Leucine 2.287mg 0.464mg 0%
Lysine 2.427mg 0.372mg 0%
Methionine 0.733mg 0.136mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.164mg 0.258mg 0%
Valine 1.419mg 0.314mg 0%
Histidine 0.624mg 0.133mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.078g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.132g 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.012g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Squid Cheesecake
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
19%
Cheesecake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
185%
Squid
22%
Cheesecake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Squid
Squid is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.8g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Squid
Squid is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.685g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Squid
Squid is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Squid
Squid is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cheesecake
Cheesecake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 169mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cheesecake
Cheesecake contains less Sodium (difference - 306mg)
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. Cheesecake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172711/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.