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Squid vs. Eggnog — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between squid and eggnog?

  • Squid has more vitamin B12, selenium, iron, vitamin B2, copper, phosphorus, zinc, and vitamin B6 than eggnog.
  • Squid's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 206% higher.
  • Eggnog has 77 times less copper than squid. Squid has 0.998mg of copper, while eggnog has 0.013mg.
  • Eggnog is lower in sodium.

We used Mollusks, cuttlefish, mixed species, cooked, moist heat and Eggnog types in this comparison.

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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
9
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%
Eggnog
1
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 39% 15% 7.5% 4.3% 13% 47% 7% 0.65% 23%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +215.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +38.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +286.1%
Contains more IronIron +5320%
Contains more CopperCopper +7576.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +652.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +432.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +4080%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2033.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.7%

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
8
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%
Eggnog
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 5% 20% 4.2% 18% 8.5% 44% 2% 25% 12% 56% 0.75% 0.75% 28%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +466.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +244.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +810%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1984.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +115.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +440%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1100%
Contains more FolateFolate +2300%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +100%

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
Eggnog
3
5% 4% 8% 83%
Protein: 4.55 g
Fats: 4.19 g
Carbs: 8.05 g
Water: 82.54 g
Other: 0.67 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +613.8%
Contains more OtherOther +401.5%
Contains more FatsFats +199.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +390.9%
Contains more WaterWater +35%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Squid
2
35% 24% 40%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.236 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.162 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.268 g
Eggnog
1
63% 32% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.591 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.302 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.198 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -90.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +35.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +703.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Squid Eggnog DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 5.4µg 0.45µg 206%
Selenium 89.6µg 4.2µg 155%
Iron 10.84mg 0.2mg 133%
Vitamin B2 1.729mg 0.19mg 118%
Copper 0.998mg 0.013mg 109%
Phosphorus 580mg 109mg 67%
Protein 32.48g 4.55g 56%
Cholesterol 224mg 59mg 55%
Sodium 744mg 54mg 30%
Zinc 3.46mg 0.46mg 27%
Vitamin B6 0.27mg 0.05mg 17%
Vitamin A 203µg 59µg 16%
Potassium 637mg 165mg 14%
Vitamin B3 2.189mg 0.105mg 13%
Saturated fat 0.236g 2.591g 11%
Magnesium 60mg 19mg 10%
Vitamin B5 0.9mg 0.417mg 10%
Manganese 0.209mg 0.005mg 9%
Choline 52.2mg 9%
Vitamin C 8.5mg 1.5mg 8%
Folate 24µg 1µg 6%
Vitamin D 49IU 6%
Vitamin D 1.2µg 6%
Calcium 180mg 130mg 5%
Calories 158kcal 88kcal 4%
Fats 1.4g 4.19g 4%
Monounsaturated fat 0.162g 1.302g 3%
Carbs 1.64g 8.05g 2%
Vitamin B1 0.017mg 0.034mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.21mg 1%
Net carbs 1.64g 8.05g N/A
Sugar 8.05g N/A
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.268g 0.198g 0%
Tryptophan 0.364mg 0.085mg 0%
Threonine 1.398mg 0.201mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.414mg 0.237mg 0%
Leucine 2.287mg 0.383mg 0%
Lysine 2.427mg 0.257mg 0%
Methionine 0.733mg 0.12mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.164mg 0.225mg 0%
Valine 1.419mg 0.289mg 0%
Histidine 0.624mg 0.108mg 0%
Fructose 0.04g 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 Eggnog
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
17%
Eggnog
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
185%
Squid
17%
Eggnog

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Squid
Squid is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.05g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Squid
Squid is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.355g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Squid
Squid is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
Which food is cheaper?
Squid
Squid is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Squid
Squid is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Eggnog
Eggnog is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 165mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Eggnog
Eggnog contains less Sodium (difference - 690mg)
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. Eggnog - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171258/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.