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Squid vs. Fajita — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Squid and Fajita

  • Fajita has less Vitamin B12, Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B2, Copper, Phosphorus, Vitamin A RAE, Zinc, and Calcium.
  • Squid's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 203% more.
  • Fajita is lower in Cholesterol.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Mollusks, cuttlefish, mixed species, cooked, moist heat and USDA Commodity, chicken fajita strips, frozen.

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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
10
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0
Fajita
Contains more Calcium +1284.6%
Contains more Iron +994.9%
Contains more Magnesium +172.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +109.4%
Contains more Potassium +124.3%
Contains more Zinc +152.6%
Contains more Copper +3226.7%
Contains more Manganese +216.7%
Contains more Selenium +436.5%
Equal in Sodium - 799
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 4% 38% 16% 119% 26% 105% 38% 10% 9% 92%
Contains more Calcium +1284.6%
Contains more Iron +994.9%
Contains more Magnesium +172.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +109.4%
Contains more Potassium +124.3%
Contains more Zinc +152.6%
Contains more Copper +3226.7%
Contains more Manganese +216.7%
Contains more Selenium +436.5%
Equal in Sodium - 799

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
6
:
5
Fajita
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +711.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +24%
Contains more Folate +500%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +900%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +488.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +118.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +43.3%
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% 0% 25% 50% 90% 44% 90% 3% 68% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +711.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +24%
Contains more Folate +500%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +900%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +488.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +118.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +43.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Squid
2
:
3
Fajita
Contains more Protein +75%
Contains more Other +16.7%
Contains more Fats +309.3%
Contains more Carbs +36%
Contains more Water +15.5%
32% 61% 3%
Protein: 32.48 g
Fats: 1.4 g
Carbs: 1.64 g
Water: 61.12 g
Other: 3.36 g
19% 6% 2% 71% 3%
Protein: 18.56 g
Fats: 5.73 g
Carbs: 2.23 g
Water: 70.6 g
Other: 2.88 g
Contains more Protein +75%
Contains more Other +16.7%
Contains more Fats +309.3%
Contains more Carbs +36%
Contains more Water +15.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Squid
1
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2
Fajita
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1340.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +306.3%
35% 24% 40%
Saturated Fat: 0.236 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.162 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.268 g
32% 46% 22%
Saturated Fat: 1.596 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.333 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.089 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1340.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +306.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Squid Fajita Opinion
Net carbs 1.64g 2.23g Fajita
Protein 32.48g 18.56g Squid
Fats 1.4g 5.73g Fajita
Carbs 1.64g 2.23g Fajita
Calories 158kcal 135kcal Squid
Calcium 180mg 13mg Squid
Iron 10.84mg 0.99mg Squid
Magnesium 60mg 22mg Squid
Phosphorus 580mg 277mg Squid
Potassium 637mg 284mg Squid
Sodium 744mg 799mg Squid
Zinc 3.46mg 1.37mg Squid
Copper 0.998mg 0.03mg Squid
Manganese 0.209mg 0.066mg Squid
Selenium 89.6µg 16.7µg Squid
Vitamin A 675IU 0IU Squid
Vitamin A RAE 203µg 0µg Squid
Vitamin E 0.22mg Fajita
Vitamin C 8.5mg 0mg Squid
Vitamin B1 0.017mg 0.1mg Fajita
Vitamin B2 1.729mg 0.213mg Squid
Vitamin B3 2.189mg 4.779mg Fajita
Vitamin B5 0.9mg 0.726mg Squid
Vitamin B6 0.27mg 0.387mg Fajita
Folate 24µg 4µg Squid
Vitamin B12 5.4µg 0.54µg Squid
Vitamin K 0.2µg Fajita
Tryptophan 0.364mg 0.2mg Squid
Threonine 1.398mg 0.452mg Squid
Isoleucine 1.414mg 0.813mg Squid
Leucine 2.287mg 1.56mg Squid
Lysine 2.427mg 1.857mg Squid
Methionine 0.733mg 0.552mg Squid
Phenylalanine 1.164mg 0.763mg Squid
Valine 1.419mg 0.847mg Squid
Histidine 0.624mg 0.68mg Fajita
Cholesterol 224mg 88mg Fajita
Saturated Fat 0.236g 1.596g Squid
Omega-3 - DHA 0.132g 0g Squid
Omega-3 - EPA 0.078g 0g Squid
Omega-3 - DPA 0.012g 0.007g Squid
Monounsaturated Fat 0.162g 2.333g Fajita
Polyunsaturated fat 0.268g 1.089g Fajita
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.01g Fajita

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Squid Fajita
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
31%
Fajita
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
185%
Squid
45%
Fajita

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Squid
Squid is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Squid
Squid contains less Sodium (difference - 55mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Squid
Squid is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.36g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Squid
Squid is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Squid
Squid is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fajita
Fajita is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 136mg)
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

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.