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Squid vs. Lamb — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Squid and Lamb

  • Squid has more Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B2, Iron, Copper, and Phosphorus, while Lamb has more Vitamin B3.
  • Squid's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 119% higher.
  • Lamb contains 10 times less Sodium than Squid. Squid contains 744mg of Sodium, while Lamb contains 72mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Mollusks, cuttlefish, mixed species, cooked, moist heat and Lamb, domestic, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked.

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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
8
:
2
Lamb
Contains more Calcium +958.8%
Contains more Iron +476.6%
Contains more Magnesium +160.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +208.5%
Contains more Potassium +105.5%
Contains more Copper +738.7%
Contains more Manganese +850%
Contains more Selenium +239.4%
Contains less Sodium -90.3%
Contains more Zinc +28.9%
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% 71% 17% 81% 28% 10% 122% 40% 3% 144%
Contains more Calcium +958.8%
Contains more Iron +476.6%
Contains more Magnesium +160.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +208.5%
Contains more Potassium +105.5%
Contains more Copper +738.7%
Contains more Manganese +850%
Contains more Selenium +239.4%
Contains less Sodium -90.3%
Contains more Zinc +28.9%

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
7
:
5
Lamb
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +591.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +36.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +107.7%
Contains more Folate +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +111.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +488.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +204.2%
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% 3% 3% 0% 25% 58% 125% 40% 30% 14% 319% 12%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +591.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +36.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +107.7%
Contains more Folate +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +111.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +488.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +204.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Squid
4
:
1
Lamb
Contains more Protein +32.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +13.8%
Contains more Other +309.8%
Contains more Fats +1395.7%
32% 61% 3%
Protein: 32.48 g
Fats: 1.4 g
Carbs: 1.64 g
Water: 61.12 g
Other: 3.36 g
25% 21% 54%
Protein: 24.52 g
Fats: 20.94 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.72 g
Other: 0.82 g
Contains more Protein +32.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +13.8%
Contains more Other +309.8%
Contains more Fats +1395.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Squid
1
:
2
Lamb
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5344.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +463.4%
35% 24% 40%
Saturated Fat: 0.236 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.162 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.268 g
46% 46% 8%
Saturated Fat: 8.83 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.51 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5344.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +463.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Squid Lamb Opinion
Net carbs 1.64g 0g Squid
Protein 32.48g 24.52g Squid
Fats 1.4g 20.94g Lamb
Carbs 1.64g 0g Squid
Calories 158kcal 294kcal Lamb
Calcium 180mg 17mg Squid
Iron 10.84mg 1.88mg Squid
Magnesium 60mg 23mg Squid
Phosphorus 580mg 188mg Squid
Potassium 637mg 310mg Squid
Sodium 744mg 72mg Lamb
Zinc 3.46mg 4.46mg Lamb
Copper 0.998mg 0.119mg Squid
Manganese 0.209mg 0.022mg Squid
Selenium 89.6µg 26.4µg Squid
Vitamin A 675IU 0IU Squid
Vitamin A RAE 203µg 0µg Squid
Vitamin E 0.14mg Lamb
Vitamin D 2IU Lamb
Vitamin D 0.1µg Lamb
Vitamin C 8.5mg 0mg Squid
Vitamin B1 0.017mg 0.1mg Lamb
Vitamin B2 1.729mg 0.25mg Squid
Vitamin B3 2.189mg 6.66mg Lamb
Vitamin B5 0.9mg 0.66mg Squid
Vitamin B6 0.27mg 0.13mg Squid
Folate 24µg 18µg Squid
Vitamin B12 5.4µg 2.55µg Squid
Vitamin K 4.6µg Lamb
Tryptophan 0.364mg 0.287mg Squid
Threonine 1.398mg 1.05mg Squid
Isoleucine 1.414mg 1.183mg Squid
Leucine 2.287mg 1.908mg Squid
Lysine 2.427mg 2.166mg Squid
Methionine 0.733mg 0.629mg Squid
Phenylalanine 1.164mg 0.998mg Squid
Valine 1.419mg 1.323mg Squid
Histidine 0.624mg 0.777mg Lamb
Cholesterol 224mg 97mg Lamb
Saturated Fat 0.236g 8.83g 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 8.82g Lamb
Polyunsaturated fat 0.268g 1.51g Lamb

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Squid Lamb
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
52%
Lamb
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
185%
Squid
52%
Lamb

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 - 8.594g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Squid
Squid is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Squid
Squid is cheaper (difference - $2.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Squid
Squid is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb
Lamb contains less Sodium (difference - 672mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 127mg)
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. Lamb - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172480/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.