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Squid vs. Chicken fingers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between squid and chicken fingers

  • Squid has more vitamin B12, selenium, iron, vitamin B2, copper, phosphorus, zinc, and calcium; however, chicken fingers are richer in vitamin B3.
  • Squid covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 218% more than chicken fingers.
  • Chicken fingers have 15 times less iron than squid. Squid has 10.84mg of iron, while chicken fingers have 0.73mg.
  • Chicken fingers contain less cholesterol.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Mollusks, cuttlefish, mixed species, cooked, moist heat and Fast foods, chicken tenders.

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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 20% 5.1% 33% 27% 23% 19% 121% 100% 30% 95%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +114.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +958.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +70.8%
Contains more IronIron +1384.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +1346.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +387.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +105.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +412%
~equal in Sodium ~769mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.228mg

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
5
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 3.7% 1% 63% 3% 28% 41% 154% 75% 98% 20% 20% 14% 24%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +672.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +6666.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +865.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +3275%
Contains more FolateFolate +26.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +547.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +275.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +38.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +57.8%

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
19% 14% 17% 47% 3%
Protein: 19.22 g
Fats: 13.95 g
Carbs: 17.25 g
Water: 46.64 g
Other: 2.94 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +69%
Contains more WaterWater +31%
Contains more OtherOther +14.3%
Contains more FatsFats +896.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +951.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Squid
1
35% 24% 40%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.236 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.162 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.268 g
19% 37% 44%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.493 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.83 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.783 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -90.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2881.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2057.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Squid Chicken fingers DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 5.4µg 0.16µg 218%
Selenium 89.6µg 17.5µg 131%
Iron 10.84mg 0.73mg 126%
Vitamin B2 1.729mg 0.179mg 119%
Copper 0.998mg 0.069mg 103%
Cholesterol 224mg 48mg 59%
Phosphorus 580mg 282mg 43%
Vitamin B3 2.189mg 8.217mg 38%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.268g 5.783g 37%
Protein 32.48g 19.22g 27%
Zinc 3.46mg 0.71mg 25%
Vitamin A 203µg 3µg 22%
Vitamin E 3.17mg 21%
Fats 1.4g 13.95g 19%
Calcium 180mg 17mg 16%
Monounsaturated fat 0.162g 4.83g 12%
Vitamin B6 0.27mg 0.426mg 12%
Saturated fat 0.236g 2.493g 10%
Potassium 637mg 373mg 8%
Vitamin C 8.5mg 1.1mg 8%
Choline 43.7mg 8%
Magnesium 60mg 28mg 8%
Vitamin B1 0.017mg 0.11mg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.9mg 1.244mg 7%
Starch 17.03g 7%
Vitamin K 8µg 7%
Calories 158kcal 271kcal 6%
Carbs 1.64g 17.25g 5%
Fiber 0g 1.2g 5%
Manganese 0.209mg 0.228mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 1%
Sodium 744mg 769mg 1%
Folate 24µg 19µg 1%
Vitamin D 7IU 1%
Net carbs 1.64g 16.05g N/A
Sugar 0.4g N/A
Trans fat 0.052g N/A
Tryptophan 0.364mg 0.222mg 0%
Threonine 1.398mg 0.803mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.414mg 0.845mg 0%
Leucine 2.287mg 1.553mg 0%
Lysine 2.427mg 1.616mg 0%
Methionine 0.733mg 0.518mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.164mg 1.437mg 0%
Valine 1.419mg 0.908mg 0%
Histidine 0.624mg 0.655mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.078g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.132g 0.002g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.211g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.012g 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.439g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Squid Chicken fingers
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
42%
Chicken fingers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
185%
Squid
47%
Chicken fingers

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Squid
Squid is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.4g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Squid
Squid contains less Sodium (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Squid
Squid is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.257g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Squid
Squid is lower in glycemic index (difference - 46)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Squid
Squid is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 176mg)
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. Chicken fingers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173321/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.