Squid vs. Jerky — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between squid and jerky
- Squid has more vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B2, copper, and iron, while jerky has more zinc and folate.
- Squid's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 184% higher.
- Jerky contains 12 times less vitamin B2 than squid. Squid contains 1.729mg of vitamin B2, while jerky contains 0.142mg.
- The amount of cholesterol in jerky is lower.
The food types used in this comparison are Mollusks, cuttlefish, mixed species, cooked, moist heat and Snacks, beef jerky, chopped and formed.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +17.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +800% |
| Contains more IronIron | +100% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +339.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +42.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -64.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +88.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +737.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +134.4% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1117.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +26.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +452.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +50.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +445.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +805.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +458.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +161.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1728.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +570.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +103.6% |
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Protein
~33.2g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -97.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +6878.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +277.2% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 5.4µg | 0.99µg | 184% |
| Selenium | 89.6µg | 10.7µg | 143% |
| Vitamin B2 | 1.729mg | 0.142mg | 122% |
| Copper | 0.998mg | 0.227mg | 86% |
| Iron | 10.84mg | 5.42mg | 68% |
| Cholesterol | 224mg | 48mg | 59% |
| Sodium | 744mg | 2081mg | 58% |
| Saturated fat | 0.236g | 10.85g | 48% |
| Zinc | 3.46mg | 8.11mg | 42% |
| Fats | 1.4g | 25.6g | 37% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.162g | 11.305g | 28% |
| Folate | 24µg | 134µg | 28% |
| Phosphorus | 580mg | 407mg | 25% |
| Vitamin A | 203µg | 0µg | 23% |
| Choline | 109.1mg | 20% | |
| Calcium | 180mg | 20mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.9mg | 0.163mg | 15% |
| Calories | 158kcal | 410kcal | 13% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.017mg | 0.154mg | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 8.5mg | 0mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.27mg | 0.179mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 0g | 1.8g | 7% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.268g | 1.011g | 5% |
| Manganese | 0.209mg | 0.111mg | 4% |
| Carbs | 1.64g | 11g | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.49mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.189mg | 1.732mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 60mg | 51mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.3µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3µg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 637mg | 597mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 11IU | 1% | |
| Protein | 32.48g | 33.2g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 1.64g | 9.2g | N/A |
| Sugar | 9g | 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 - DPA | 0.012g | 0g | N/A |
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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%
35%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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111%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Squid is lower in Sugar (difference - 9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Squid contains less Sodium (difference - 1337mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Squid is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.614g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Squid is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Squid is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Squid is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Jerky is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 176mg)
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.