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Squid vs. Hot chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between squid and hot chocolate

  • Squid is richer than hot chocolate in vitamin B12, selenium, iron, vitamin B2, copper, phosphorus, zinc, and vitamin B6.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for squid is 205% higher.
  • Squid contains 33 times more selenium than hot chocolate. Squid contains 89.6µg of selenium, while hot chocolate contains 2.7µg.
  • Hot chocolate contains less cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Mollusks, cuttlefish, mixed species, cooked, moist heat and Milk, chocolate beverage, hot cocoa, homemade.

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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 16% 34% 17% 16% 34% 17% 45% 5.7% 1.7% 15%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +160.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +57.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +223.4%
Contains more IronIron +2481%
Contains more CopperCopper +868.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +449.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +452.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1507.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +3218.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.1%

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 0.67% 17% 0.6% 17% 9.8% 42% 2.5% 20% 9.2% 61% 0.5% 3.8% 8.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +4150%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +298%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +850%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1545.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +174.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +575%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1002%
Contains more FolateFolate +380%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +129.4%

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
4% 2% 11% 82%
Protein: 3.52 g
Fats: 2.34 g
Carbs: 10.74 g
Water: 82.45 g
Other: 0.95 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +822.7%
Contains more OtherOther +253.7%
Contains more FatsFats +67.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +554.9%
Contains more WaterWater +34.9%

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
65% 31% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.431 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.677 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.084 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -83.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +219%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +317.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Squid Hot chocolate
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 Hot chocolate DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 5.4µg 0.49µg 205%
Selenium 89.6µg 2.7µg 158%
Iron 10.84mg 0.42mg 130%
Vitamin B2 1.729mg 0.182mg 119%
Copper 0.998mg 0.103mg 99%
Cholesterol 224mg 8mg 72%
Phosphorus 580mg 105mg 68%
Protein 32.48g 3.52g 58%
Sodium 744mg 44mg 30%
Zinc 3.46mg 0.63mg 26%
Vitamin B6 0.27mg 0.04mg 18%
Vitamin A 203µg 51µg 17%
Vitamin B3 2.189mg 0.133mg 13%
Potassium 637mg 197mg 13%
Vitamin B5 0.9mg 0.328mg 11%
Manganese 0.209mg 0.013mg 9%
Magnesium 60mg 23mg 9%
Vitamin C 8.5mg 0.2mg 9%
Calcium 180mg 114mg 7%
Vitamin D 45IU 6%
Vitamin D 1.1µg 6%
Folate 24µg 5µg 5%
Saturated fat 0.236g 1.431g 5%
Calories 158kcal 77kcal 4%
Fiber 0g 1g 4%
Carbs 1.64g 10.74g 3%
Choline 15.6mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.017mg 0.039mg 2%
Caffeine 2mg 1%
Fats 1.4g 2.34g 1%
Monounsaturated fat 0.162g 0.677g 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.268g 0.084g 1%
Net carbs 1.64g 9.74g N/A
Sugar 9.66g N/A
Vitamin E 0.03mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.2µg 0%
Trans fat 0.078g N/A
Tryptophan 0.364mg 0.037mg 0%
Threonine 1.398mg 0.095mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.414mg 0.169mg 0%
Leucine 2.287mg 0.305mg 0%
Lysine 2.427mg 0.215mg 0%
Methionine 0.733mg 0.076mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.164mg 0.15mg 0%
Valine 1.419mg 0.201mg 0%
Histidine 0.624mg 0.067mg 0%
Fructose 0.01g 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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is better in case of low diet
Squid Hot chocolate
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
15%
Hot chocolate
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
185%
Squid
20%
Hot chocolate

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Squid
Squid is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.66g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Squid
Squid is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.195g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Squid
Squid is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Squid
Squid is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 216mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 700mg)
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. Hot chocolate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171277/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.