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Squid vs. Flank steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Squid and Flank steak?

  • Squid is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Iron, Selenium, Copper, and Phosphorus, however, Flank steak is richer in Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B6.
  • Squid's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 157% more.
  • Flank steak contains 13 times less Sodium than Squid. Squid contains 744mg of Sodium, while Flank steak contains 56mg.

We used Mollusks, cuttlefish, mixed species, cooked, moist heat and Beef, flank, steak, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, broiled types in this article.

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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 Calcium +800%
Contains more Iron +523%
Contains more Magnesium +160.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +176.2%
Contains more Potassium +87.9%
Contains more Copper +1117.1%
Contains more Manganese +2222.2%
Contains more Selenium +204.8%
Contains less Sodium -92.5%
Contains more Zinc +41.6%
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 6% 66% 17% 90% 30% 8% 134% 28% 2% 161%
Contains more Calcium +800%
Contains more Iron +523%
Contains more Magnesium +160.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +176.2%
Contains more Potassium +87.9%
Contains more Copper +1117.1%
Contains more Manganese +2222.2%
Contains more Selenium +204.8%
Contains less Sodium -92.5%
Contains more Zinc +41.6%

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
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1200%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +65.1%
Contains more Folate +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +231.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +341.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +236.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +114.4%
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% 8% 0% 0% 19% 31% 139% 33% 134% 7% 204% 4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1200%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +65.1%
Contains more Folate +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +231.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +341.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +236.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +114.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +17.4%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Fats +487.9%
Equal in Water - 64.17
32% 61% 3%
Protein: 32.48 g
Fats: 1.4 g
Carbs: 1.64 g
Water: 61.12 g
Other: 3.36 g
28% 8% 64%
Protein: 27.66 g
Fats: 8.23 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.17 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more Protein +17.4%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Fats +487.9%
Equal in Water - 64.17

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -93%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1947.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +20.1%
35% 24% 40%
Saturated Fat: 0.236 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.162 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.268 g
48% 47% 5%
Saturated Fat: 3.395 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.317 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.322 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -93%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1947.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +20.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Squid Flank steak Opinion
Net carbs 1.64g 0g Squid
Protein 32.48g 27.66g Squid
Fats 1.4g 8.23g Flank steak
Carbs 1.64g 0g Squid
Calories 158kcal 192kcal Flank steak
Calcium 180mg 20mg Squid
Iron 10.84mg 1.74mg Squid
Magnesium 60mg 23mg Squid
Phosphorus 580mg 210mg Squid
Potassium 637mg 339mg Squid
Sodium 744mg 56mg Flank steak
Zinc 3.46mg 4.9mg Flank steak
Copper 0.998mg 0.082mg Squid
Manganese 0.209mg 0.009mg Squid
Selenium 89.6µg 29.4µg Squid
Vitamin A 675IU 0IU Squid
Vitamin A RAE 203µg 0µg Squid
Vitamin E 0.38mg Flank steak
Vitamin C 8.5mg 0mg Squid
Vitamin B1 0.017mg 0.075mg Flank steak
Vitamin B2 1.729mg 0.133mg Squid
Vitamin B3 2.189mg 7.363mg Flank steak
Vitamin B5 0.9mg 0.545mg Squid
Vitamin B6 0.27mg 0.579mg Flank steak
Folate 24µg 9µg Squid
Vitamin B12 5.4µg 1.63µg Squid
Vitamin K 1.4µg Flank steak
Tryptophan 0.364mg 0.182mg Squid
Threonine 1.398mg 1.105mg Squid
Isoleucine 1.414mg 1.259mg Squid
Leucine 2.287mg 2.201mg Squid
Lysine 2.427mg 2.338mg Squid
Methionine 0.733mg 0.72mg Squid
Phenylalanine 1.164mg 1.093mg Squid
Valine 1.419mg 1.372mg Squid
Histidine 0.624mg 0.883mg Flank steak
Cholesterol 224mg 79mg Flank steak
Saturated Fat 0.236g 3.395g 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 3.317g Flank steak
Polyunsaturated fat 0.268g 0.322g Flank steak

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Squid Flank steak
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
48%
Flank steak
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
185%
Squid
54%
Flank steak

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Squid
Squid is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Squid
Squid is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.159g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Squid
Squid is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Squid
Squid is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Flank steak
Flank steak contains less Sodium (difference - 688mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Flank steak
Flank steak is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 145mg)
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
  2. Flank steak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168733/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.