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Squid vs. Graham cracker — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between squid and graham cracker

  • Squid has more vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B2, copper, iron, phosphorus, and zinc; however, graham cracker has more manganese and vitamin B1.
  • Squid's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 225% more.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Mollusks, cuttlefish, mixed species, cooked, moist heat and Cookies, graham crackers, plain or honey (includes cinnamon).

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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
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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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 29% 23% 15% 142% 57% 26% 79% 60% 133% 34%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +50%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +133.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +274.7%
Contains more IronIron +186.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +487.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +260.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +213.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1322.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -38.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +387.6%

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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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%
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 0% 0% 30% 0% 66% 73% 83% 25% 36% 0% 36% 68% 3.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +445.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +114.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +73.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1458.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +102.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +279.2%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Squid
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32% 61% 3%
Protein: 32.48 g
Fats: 1.4 g
Carbs: 1.64 g
Water: 61.12 g
Other: 3.36 g
7% 11% 78% 3%
Protein: 6.69 g
Fats: 10.6 g
Carbs: 77.66 g
Water: 3.39 g
Other: 1.66 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +385.5%
Contains more WaterWater +1702.9%
Contains more OtherOther +102.4%
Contains more FatsFats +657.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +4635.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Squid
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35% 24% 40%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.236 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.162 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.268 g
17% 26% 57%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.633 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.509 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.388 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -85.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1448.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1910.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Squid Graham cracker DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 5.4µg 0µg 225%
Selenium 89.6µg 6.3µg 151%
Vitamin B2 1.729mg 0.317mg 109%
Copper 0.998mg 0.17mg 92%
Iron 10.84mg 3.78mg 88%
Cholesterol 224mg 0mg 75%
Phosphorus 580mg 185mg 56%
Protein 32.48g 6.69g 52%
Manganese 0.209mg 1.019mg 35%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.268g 5.388g 34%
Carbs 1.64g 77.66g 25%
Vitamin A 203µg 0µg 23%
Zinc 3.46mg 0.96mg 23%
Vitamin B1 0.017mg 0.265mg 21%
Starch 46.56g 19%
Folate 24µg 91µg 17%
Vitamin B3 2.189mg 4.439mg 14%
Calories 158kcal 430kcal 14%
Fiber 0g 3.4g 14%
Potassium 637mg 170mg 14%
Fats 1.4g 10.6g 14%
Sodium 744mg 459mg 12%
Vitamin K 14.3µg 12%
Vitamin E 1.51mg 10%
Calcium 180mg 77mg 10%
Vitamin B5 0.9mg 0.42mg 10%
Vitamin B6 0.27mg 0.156mg 9%
Vitamin C 8.5mg 0mg 9%
Monounsaturated fat 0.162g 2.509g 6%
Saturated fat 0.236g 1.633g 6%
Magnesium 60mg 40mg 5%
Fructose 0.99g 1%
Choline 5.9mg 1%
Net carbs 1.64g 74.26g N/A
Sugar 24.85g N/A
Trans fat 0.055g 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 - ALA 0.599g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.012g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.024g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.735g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Squid Graham cracker
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
32%
Graham cracker
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
185%
Squid
60%
Graham cracker

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Squid
Squid is lower in Sugar (difference - 24.85g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Squid
Squid is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.397g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Squid
Squid is lower in glycemic index (difference - 74)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Squid
Squid is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 224mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker contains less Sodium (difference - 285mg)
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. Graham cracker - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174957/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.