Squid vs. Chocolate cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between squid and chocolate cake
- The amount of vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B2, iron, copper, phosphorus, and zinc in squid is higher than in chocolate cake.
- Squid covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 218% more than chocolate cake.
- Chocolate cake has 8 times less vitamin B2 than squid. Squid has 1.729mg of vitamin B2, while chocolate cake has 0.213mg.
- Chocolate cake contains less cholesterol.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Mollusks, cuttlefish, mixed species, cooked, moist heat and Cake, chocolate, prepared from recipe without frosting.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +87.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +200% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +355% |
| Contains more IronIron | +573.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +382.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +401.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +447.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +652.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -57.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +34% |
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 | +4150% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +711.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +92.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +196.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +558.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +3275% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +729.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +12.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
32.48 g
Fats:
1.4 g
Carbs:
1.64 g
Water:
61.12 g
Other:
3.36 g
Protein:
5.3 g
Fats:
15.1 g
Carbs:
53.4 g
Water:
24.4 g
Other:
1.8 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +512.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +150.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +86.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +978.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +3156.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.236 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.162 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.268 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
5.43 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.761 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -95.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +3627.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +930.2% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 5.4µg | 0.16µg | 218% |
| Selenium | 89.6µg | 11.9µg | 141% |
| Vitamin B2 | 1.729mg | 0.213mg | 117% |
| Iron | 10.84mg | 1.61mg | 115% |
| Copper | 0.998mg | 0.207mg | 88% |
| Phosphorus | 580mg | 106mg | 68% |
| Cholesterol | 224mg | 58mg | 55% |
| Protein | 32.48g | 5.3g | 54% |
| Zinc | 3.46mg | 0.69mg | 25% |
| Saturated fat | 0.236g | 5.43g | 24% |
| Choline | 128.4mg | 23% | |
| Vitamin A | 203µg | 23% | |
| Fats | 1.4g | 15.1g | 21% |
| Sodium | 744mg | 315mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.27mg | 0.041mg | 18% |
| Carbs | 1.64g | 53.4g | 17% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.268g | 2.761g | 17% |
| Potassium | 637mg | 140mg | 15% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.162g | 6.039g | 15% |
| Calcium | 180mg | 60mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.9mg | 0.304mg | 12% |
| Calories | 158kcal | 371kcal | 11% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.017mg | 0.141mg | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 8.5mg | 0.2mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.189mg | 1.137mg | 7% |
| Magnesium | 60mg | 32mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 0g | 1.6g | 6% |
| Manganese | 0.209mg | 0.28mg | 3% |
| Folate | 24µg | 27µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 1.64g | 51.8g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.364mg | 0.068mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.398mg | 0.202mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.414mg | 0.24mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.287mg | 0.407mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.427mg | 0.268mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.733mg | 0.116mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.164mg | 0.265mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.419mg | 0.283mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.624mg | 0.12mg | 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 |
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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%
19%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
185%
39%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Squid is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.194g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Squid is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Squid is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Squid is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chocolate cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 166mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate cake contains less Sodium (difference - 429mg)
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 ($)