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Squid vs. Lemongrass — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between squid and lemongrass

  • Squid has more vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B2, copper, phosphorus, iron, and vitamin B5, while lemongrass has more manganese.
  • Squid's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 225% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Mollusks, cuttlefish, mixed species, cooked, moist heat and Lemon grass (citronella), 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
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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 43% 20% 64% 306% 89% 61% 43% 0.78% 681% 3.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +176.9%
Contains more IronIron +32.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +275.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +55.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +474.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +12700%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +13.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2399.5%
~equal in Magnesium ~60mg

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 8.7% 0% 0% 0% 16% 31% 21% 3% 18% 0% 0% 56% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +226.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1180.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +98.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1700%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +237.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +282.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +212.5%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
2% 25% 71% 2%
Protein: 1.82 g
Fats: 0.49 g
Carbs: 25.31 g
Water: 70.58 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1684.6%
Contains more FatsFats +185.7%
Contains more OtherOther +86.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1443.3%
Contains more WaterWater +15.5%

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
35% 16% 50%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.119 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.054 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.17 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +200%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +57.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -49.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Squid Lemongrass DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 5.4µg 0µg 225%
Manganese 0.209mg 5.224mg 218%
Selenium 89.6µg 0.7µg 162%
Vitamin B2 1.729mg 0.135mg 123%
Copper 0.998mg 0.266mg 81%
Cholesterol 224mg 0mg 75%
Phosphorus 580mg 101mg 68%
Protein 32.48g 1.82g 61%
Iron 10.84mg 8.17mg 33%
Sodium 744mg 6mg 32%
Vitamin A 203µg 0µg 23%
Vitamin B5 0.9mg 0.05mg 17%
Vitamin B6 0.27mg 0.08mg 15%
Folate 24µg 75µg 13%
Calcium 180mg 65mg 12%
Zinc 3.46mg 2.23mg 11%
Carbs 1.64g 25.31g 8%
Vitamin C 8.5mg 2.6mg 7%
Vitamin B3 2.189mg 1.101mg 7%
Vitamin B1 0.017mg 0.065mg 4%
Calories 158kcal 99kcal 3%
Potassium 637mg 723mg 3%
Fats 1.4g 0.49g 1%
Saturated fat 0.236g 0.119g 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.268g 0.17g 1%
Net carbs 1.64g 25.31g N/A
Magnesium 60mg 60mg 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.162g 0.054g 0%
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 N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.132g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.012g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Squid Lemongrass
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
12%
Lemongrass
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
185%
Squid
131%
Lemongrass

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Squid
Squid is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Squid
Squid is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Squid
Squid is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 224mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass contains less Sodium (difference - 738mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.117g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()

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. Lemongrass - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168573/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.