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Squid vs. Garlic — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between squid and garlic

  • Squid is richer in vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B2, iron, copper, and phosphorus, yet garlic is richer in vitamin B6 and manganese.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for squid is 225% higher.

Food types used in this article are Mollusks, cuttlefish, mixed species, cooked, moist heat and Garlic, 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
7
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%
Garlic
2
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 18% 54% 35% 64% 100% 32% 66% 2.2% 218% 77%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +140%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +58.9%
Contains more IronIron +537.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +233.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +198.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +279.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +531%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +700%
~equal in Calcium ~181mg

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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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%
Garlic
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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 104% 0% 1.6% 0% 50% 25% 13% 36% 285% 0% 4.3% 2.3% 13%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1471.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +212.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +51%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +700%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +267.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1076.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +357.4%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Squid
4
32% 61% 3%
Protein: 32.48 g
Fats: 1.4 g
Carbs: 1.64 g
Water: 61.12 g
Other: 3.36 g
Garlic
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6% 33% 59%
Protein: 6.36 g
Fats: 0.5 g
Carbs: 33.06 g
Water: 58.58 g
Other: 1.5 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +410.7%
Contains more FatsFats +180%
Contains more OtherOther +124%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1915.9%
~equal in Water ~58.58g

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
Garlic
1
26% 3% 71%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.089 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.249 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1372.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -62.3%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~0.249g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Squid Garlic DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 5.4µg 0µg 225%
Selenium 89.6µg 14.2µg 137%
Vitamin B2 1.729mg 0.11mg 125%
Iron 10.84mg 1.7mg 114%
Copper 0.998mg 0.299mg 78%
Cholesterol 224mg 0mg 75%
Vitamin B6 0.27mg 1.235mg 74%
Manganese 0.209mg 1.672mg 64%
Phosphorus 580mg 153mg 61%
Protein 32.48g 6.36g 52%
Sodium 744mg 17mg 32%
Vitamin C 8.5mg 31.2mg 25%
Vitamin A 203µg 0µg 23%
Zinc 3.46mg 1.16mg 21%
Vitamin B1 0.017mg 0.2mg 15%
Carbs 1.64g 33.06g 10%
Vitamin B3 2.189mg 0.7mg 9%
Magnesium 60mg 25mg 8%
Fiber 0g 2.1g 8%
Potassium 637mg 401mg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.9mg 0.596mg 6%
Folate 24µg 3µg 5%
Choline 23.2mg 4%
Fats 1.4g 0.5g 1%
Saturated fat 0.236g 0.089g 1%
Vitamin K 1.7µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.08mg 1%
Calories 158kcal 149kcal 0%
Net carbs 1.64g 30.96g N/A
Calcium 180mg 181mg 0%
Sugar 1g N/A
Monounsaturated fat 0.162g 0.011g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.268g 0.249g 0%
Tryptophan 0.364mg 0.066mg 0%
Threonine 1.398mg 0.157mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.414mg 0.217mg 0%
Leucine 2.287mg 0.308mg 0%
Lysine 2.427mg 0.273mg 0%
Methionine 0.733mg 0.076mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.164mg 0.183mg 0%
Valine 1.419mg 0.291mg 0%
Histidine 0.624mg 0.113mg 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 Garlic
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
41%
Garlic
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
185%
Squid
67%
Garlic

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Squid
Squid is lower in Sugar (difference - 1g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Squid
Squid is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is cheaper?
Squid
Squid is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Squid
Squid is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Garlic
Garlic is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 224mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Garlic
Garlic contains less Sodium (difference - 727mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Garlic
Garlic is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.147g)
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. Garlic - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169230/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.