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Squid vs. Coconut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Squid and Coconut

  • Squid has more Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B2, Iron, Phosphorus, and Copper, however, Coconut is higher in Manganese, and Fiber.
  • Squid covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 225% more than Coconut.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Mollusks, cuttlefish, mixed species, cooked, moist heat and Nuts, coconut meat, raw.

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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
8
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Contains more Calcium +1185.7%
Contains more Iron +346.1%
Contains more Magnesium +87.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +413.3%
Contains more Potassium +78.9%
Contains more Zinc +214.5%
Contains more Copper +129.4%
Contains more Selenium +787.1%
Contains less Sodium -97.3%
Contains more Manganese +617.7%
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 5% 92% 23% 49% 32% 3% 30% 145% 196% 56%
Contains more Calcium +1185.7%
Contains more Iron +346.1%
Contains more Magnesium +87.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +413.3%
Contains more Potassium +78.9%
Contains more Zinc +214.5%
Contains more Copper +129.4%
Contains more Selenium +787.1%
Contains less Sodium -97.3%
Contains more Manganese +617.7%

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
7
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +157.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +8545%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +305.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +288.2%
Equal in Folate - 26
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 0% 5% 0% 11% 17% 5% 11% 18% 13% 20% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +157.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +8545%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +305.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +288.2%
Equal in Folate - 26

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Squid
3
:
Contains more Protein +875.4%
Contains more Water +30.1%
Contains more Other +250%
Contains more Fats +2292.1%
Contains more Carbs +828.7%
32% 61% 3%
Protein: 32.48 g
Fats: 1.4 g
Carbs: 1.64 g
Water: 61.12 g
Other: 3.36 g
3% 33% 15% 47%
Protein: 3.33 g
Fats: 33.49 g
Carbs: 15.23 g
Water: 46.99 g
Other: 0.96 g
Contains more Protein +875.4%
Contains more Water +30.1%
Contains more Other +250%
Contains more Fats +2292.1%
Contains more Carbs +828.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Squid
1
:
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +779.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +36.6%
35% 24% 40%
Saturated Fat: 0.236 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.162 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.268 g
94% 5%
Saturated Fat: 29.698 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.425 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.366 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +779.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +36.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Squid Coconut Opinion
Net carbs 1.64g 6.23g Coconut
Protein 32.48g 3.33g Squid
Fats 1.4g 33.49g Coconut
Carbs 1.64g 15.23g Coconut
Calories 158kcal 354kcal Coconut
Sugar 6.23g Squid
Fiber 0g 9g Coconut
Calcium 180mg 14mg Squid
Iron 10.84mg 2.43mg Squid
Magnesium 60mg 32mg Squid
Phosphorus 580mg 113mg Squid
Potassium 637mg 356mg Squid
Sodium 744mg 20mg Coconut
Zinc 3.46mg 1.1mg Squid
Copper 0.998mg 0.435mg Squid
Manganese 0.209mg 1.5mg Coconut
Selenium 89.6µg 10.1µg Squid
Vitamin A 675IU 0IU Squid
Vitamin A RAE 203µg 0µg Squid
Vitamin E 0.24mg Coconut
Vitamin C 8.5mg 3.3mg Squid
Vitamin B1 0.017mg 0.066mg Coconut
Vitamin B2 1.729mg 0.02mg Squid
Vitamin B3 2.189mg 0.54mg Squid
Vitamin B5 0.9mg 0.3mg Squid
Vitamin B6 0.27mg 0.054mg Squid
Folate 24µg 26µg Coconut
Vitamin B12 5.4µg 0µg Squid
Vitamin K 0.2µg Coconut
Tryptophan 0.364mg 0.039mg Squid
Threonine 1.398mg 0.121mg Squid
Isoleucine 1.414mg 0.131mg Squid
Leucine 2.287mg 0.247mg Squid
Lysine 2.427mg 0.147mg Squid
Methionine 0.733mg 0.062mg Squid
Phenylalanine 1.164mg 0.169mg Squid
Valine 1.419mg 0.202mg Squid
Histidine 0.624mg 0.077mg Squid
Cholesterol 224mg 0mg Coconut
Saturated Fat 0.236g 29.698g 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 1.425g Coconut
Polyunsaturated fat 0.268g 0.366g Coconut

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Squid Coconut
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
8%
Coconut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
185%
Squid
63%
Coconut

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Squid
Squid is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.23g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Squid
Squid is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 29.462g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Squid
Squid is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
Which food is cheaper?
Squid
Squid is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Squid
Squid is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coconut
Coconut contains less Sodium (difference - 724mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Coconut
Coconut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 224mg)
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. Coconut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170169/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.