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Squid vs. Cumin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between squid and cumin

  • Squid has more vitamin B12, selenium, and vitamin B2; however, cumin is higher in iron, manganese, calcium, magnesium, vitamin B1, and fiber.
  • Cumin covers your daily need for iron, 694% more than squid.
  • Cumin has less cholesterol.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Mollusks, cuttlefish, mixed species, cooked, moist heat and Spices, cumin seed.

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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
3
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%
Cumin
7
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 261% 279% 158% 2489% 289% 131% 214% 22% 435% 28%
Contains more CopperCopper +15.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +16.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1623.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +510%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +417.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +180.7%
Contains more IronIron +512.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +38.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -77.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1494.7%

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
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%
Cumin
6
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 26% 21% 67% 0% 157% 75% 86% 0% 100% 0% 14% 7.5% 13%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +217.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +428.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +140%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +3594.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +109.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +61.1%
~equal in Vitamin C ~7.7mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Squid
2
32% 61% 3%
Protein: 32.48 g
Fats: 1.4 g
Carbs: 1.64 g
Water: 61.12 g
Other: 3.36 g
Cumin
3
18% 22% 44% 8% 8%
Protein: 17.81 g
Fats: 22.27 g
Carbs: 44.24 g
Water: 8.06 g
Other: 7.62 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +82.4%
Contains more WaterWater +658.3%
Contains more FatsFats +1490.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2597.6%
Contains more OtherOther +126.8%

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
Cumin
2
8% 74% 17%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.535 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 14.04 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.279 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -84.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +8566.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1123.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Squid Cumin DV% diff.
Iron 10.84mg 66.36mg 694%
Vitamin B12 5.4µg 0µg 225%
Selenium 89.6µg 5.2µg 153%
Manganese 0.209mg 3.333mg 136%
Vitamin B2 1.729mg 0.327mg 108%
Cholesterol 224mg 0mg 75%
Calcium 180mg 931mg 75%
Magnesium 60mg 366mg 73%
Vitamin B1 0.017mg 0.628mg 51%
Fiber 0g 10.5g 42%
Monounsaturated fat 0.162g 14.04g 35%
Potassium 637mg 1788mg 34%
Fats 1.4g 22.27g 32%
Protein 32.48g 17.81g 29%
Sodium 744mg 168mg 25%
Vitamin E 3.33mg 22%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.268g 3.279g 20%
Vitamin B5 0.9mg 18%
Copper 0.998mg 0.867mg 15%
Vitamin A 203µg 64µg 15%
Vitamin B3 2.189mg 4.579mg 15%
Carbs 1.64g 44.24g 14%
Vitamin B6 0.27mg 0.435mg 13%
Zinc 3.46mg 4.8mg 12%
Phosphorus 580mg 499mg 12%
Calories 158kcal 375kcal 11%
Saturated fat 0.236g 1.535g 6%
Vitamin K 5.4µg 5%
Folate 24µg 10µg 4%
Choline 24.7mg 4%
Vitamin C 8.5mg 7.7mg 1%
Net carbs 1.64g 33.74g N/A
Sugar 2.25g N/A
Tryptophan 0.364mg 0%
Threonine 1.398mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.414mg 0%
Leucine 2.287mg 0%
Lysine 2.427mg 0%
Methionine 0.733mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.164mg 0%
Valine 1.419mg 0%
Histidine 0.624mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.078g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.132g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.012g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Squid Cumin
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
44%
Cumin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
185%
Squid
431%
Cumin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Squid
Squid is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.25g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Squid
Squid is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.299g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Squid
Squid is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Squid
Squid is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cumin
Cumin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 224mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cumin
Cumin contains less Sodium (difference - 576mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Cumin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170923/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.