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Squid vs. Chinese cuisine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Squid and Chinese cuisine

  • Chinese cuisine has less Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B2, Iron, Copper, Phosphorus, Zinc, Calcium, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Squid's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 205% more.
  • Squid has 31 times more Vitamin B2 than Chinese cuisine. Squid has 1.729mg of Vitamin B2, while Chinese cuisine has 0.055mg.
  • Chinese cuisine is lower in Cholesterol.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Mollusks, cuttlefish, mixed species, cooked, moist heat and Restaurant, Chinese, beef and vegetables.

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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 Calcium +718.2%
Contains more Iron +876.6%
Contains more Magnesium +300%
Contains more Phosphorus +663.2%
Contains more Potassium +212.3%
Contains more Zinc +130.7%
Contains more Copper +1936.7%
Contains more Manganese +42.2%
Contains more Selenium +1237.3%
Contains less Sodium -45%
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 7% 42% 11% 33% 18% 54% 41% 17% 20% 37%
Contains more Calcium +718.2%
Contains more Iron +876.6%
Contains more Magnesium +300%
Contains more Phosphorus +663.2%
Contains more Potassium +212.3%
Contains more Zinc +130.7%
Contains more Copper +1936.7%
Contains more Manganese +42.2%
Contains more Selenium +1237.3%
Contains less Sodium -45%

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
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Contains more Vitamin B2 +3043.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +65.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +103.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +67.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1025%
Contains more Vitamin A +87%
Contains more Vitamin C +36.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +94.1%
Contains more Folate +87.5%
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 76% 17% 3% 39% 9% 13% 25% 27% 38% 34% 60% 129%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +3043.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +65.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +103.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +67.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1025%
Contains more Vitamin A +87%
Contains more Vitamin C +36.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +94.1%
Contains more Folate +87.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +358.8%
Contains more Other +122.5%
Contains more Fats +278.6%
Contains more Carbs +344.5%
Contains more Water +29%
32% 61% 3%
Protein: 32.48 g
Fats: 1.4 g
Carbs: 1.64 g
Water: 61.12 g
Other: 3.36 g
7% 5% 7% 79%
Protein: 7.08 g
Fats: 5.3 g
Carbs: 7.29 g
Water: 78.82 g
Other: 1.51 g
Contains more Protein +358.8%
Contains more Other +122.5%
Contains more Fats +278.6%
Contains more Carbs +344.5%
Contains more Water +29%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -75.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +651.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +694.8%
35% 24% 40%
Saturated Fat: 0.236 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.162 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.268 g
23% 28% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.978 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.217 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.13 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -75.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +651.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +694.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Squid Chinese cuisine Opinion
Net carbs 1.64g 5.79g Chinese cuisine
Protein 32.48g 7.08g Squid
Fats 1.4g 5.3g Chinese cuisine
Carbs 1.64g 7.29g Chinese cuisine
Calories 158kcal 105kcal Squid
Starch 1.82g Chinese cuisine
Fructose 0.55g Chinese cuisine
Sugar 2.41g Squid
Fiber 0g 1.5g Chinese cuisine
Calcium 180mg 22mg Squid
Iron 10.84mg 1.11mg Squid
Magnesium 60mg 15mg Squid
Phosphorus 580mg 76mg Squid
Potassium 637mg 204mg Squid
Sodium 744mg 409mg Chinese cuisine
Zinc 3.46mg 1.5mg Squid
Copper 0.998mg 0.049mg Squid
Manganese 0.209mg 0.147mg Squid
Selenium 89.6µg 6.7µg Squid
Vitamin A 675IU 1262IU Chinese cuisine
Vitamin A RAE 203µg 63µg Squid
Vitamin E 0.82mg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin D 3IU Chinese cuisine
Vitamin D 0.1µg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin C 8.5mg 11.6mg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin B1 0.017mg 0.033mg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin B2 1.729mg 0.055mg Squid
Vitamin B3 2.189mg 1.32mg Squid
Vitamin B5 0.9mg 0.443mg Squid
Vitamin B6 0.27mg 0.161mg Squid
Folate 24µg 45µg Chinese cuisine
Vitamin B12 5.4µg 0.48µg Squid
Vitamin K 51.3µg Chinese cuisine
Tryptophan 0.364mg 0.083mg Squid
Threonine 1.398mg 0.313mg Squid
Isoleucine 1.414mg 0.314mg Squid
Leucine 2.287mg 0.525mg Squid
Lysine 2.427mg 0.552mg Squid
Methionine 0.733mg 0.158mg Squid
Phenylalanine 1.164mg 0.317mg Squid
Valine 1.419mg 0.327mg Squid
Histidine 0.624mg 0.207mg Squid
Cholesterol 224mg 14mg Chinese cuisine
Trans Fat 0.058g Squid
Saturated Fat 0.236g 0.978g Squid
Omega-3 - DHA 0.132g 0.001g Squid
Omega-3 - EPA 0.078g 0.004g Squid
Omega-3 - DPA 0.012g 0.005g Squid
Monounsaturated Fat 0.162g 1.217g Chinese cuisine
Polyunsaturated fat 0.268g 2.13g Chinese cuisine
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Chinese cuisine
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.803g Chinese cuisine
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Chinese cuisine
Omega-3 - ALA 0.264g Chinese cuisine
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g Chinese cuisine

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Squid Chinese cuisine
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
39%
Chinese cuisine
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
185%
Squid
28%
Chinese cuisine

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Squid
Squid is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.41g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Squid
Squid is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.742g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Squid
Squid is lower in glycemic index (difference - 60)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Squid
Squid is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine contains less Sodium (difference - 335mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 210mg)
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. Chinese cuisine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168072/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.