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Squid vs. Liverwurst — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between squid and liverwurst

  • Squid has more copper, selenium, vitamin B2, phosphorus, and iron; however, liverwurst is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin A, and vitamin B5.
  • Liverwurst covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 336% more than squid.
  • Liverwurst has 4 times less copper than squid. Squid has 0.998mg of copper, while liverwurst has 0.24mg.
  • Liverwurst contains less cholesterol.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Mollusks, cuttlefish, mixed species, cooked, moist heat and Liverwurst spread.

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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 8.6% 6.6% 15% 332% 80% 63% 99% 91% 20% 316%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +400%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +718.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +274.7%
Contains more IronIron +22.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +315.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +50.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +152.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +34.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +54.5%
~equal in Sodium ~700mg

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 12% 1364% 0% 0% 68% 238% 81% 177% 44% 1683% 0% 23% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +142.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +67.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +42.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1915.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1500%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +96.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +227.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +149.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +25%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~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
12% 25% 6% 54% 3%
Protein: 12.38 g
Fats: 25.45 g
Carbs: 5.89 g
Water: 53.53 g
Other: 2.75 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +162.4%
Contains more WaterWater +14.2%
Contains more OtherOther +22.2%
Contains more FatsFats +1717.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +259.1%

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
40% 50% 10%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 9.925 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 12.286 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.427 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -97.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +7484%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +805.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Squid Liverwurst DV% diff.
Vitamin A 203µg 4091µg 432%
Vitamin B12 5.4µg 13.46µg 336%
Copper 0.998mg 0.24mg 84%
Selenium 89.6µg 58µg 57%
Vitamin B2 1.729mg 1.03mg 54%
Phosphorus 580mg 230mg 50%
Saturated fat 0.236g 9.925g 44%
Vitamin B5 0.9mg 2.95mg 41%
Protein 32.48g 12.38g 40%
Fats 1.4g 25.45g 37%
Cholesterol 224mg 118mg 35%
Monounsaturated fat 0.162g 12.286g 30%
Iron 10.84mg 8.85mg 25%
Vitamin B1 0.017mg 0.272mg 21%
Calcium 180mg 22mg 16%
Potassium 637mg 170mg 14%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.268g 2.427g 14%
Vitamin B3 2.189mg 4.3mg 13%
Zinc 3.46mg 2.3mg 11%
Magnesium 60mg 12mg 11%
Fiber 0g 2.5g 10%
Calories 158kcal 305kcal 7%
Vitamin B6 0.27mg 0.19mg 6%
Vitamin C 8.5mg 3.5mg 6%
Manganese 0.209mg 0.155mg 2%
Sodium 744mg 700mg 2%
Folate 24µg 30µg 2%
Carbs 1.64g 5.89g 1%
Net carbs 1.64g 3.39g N/A
Sugar 1.65g N/A
Tryptophan 0.364mg 0.151mg 0%
Threonine 1.398mg 0.671mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.414mg 0.653mg 0%
Leucine 2.287mg 1.139mg 0%
Lysine 2.427mg 1.155mg 0%
Methionine 0.733mg 0.285mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.164mg 0.617mg 0%
Valine 1.419mg 0.857mg 0%
Histidine 0.624mg 0.448mg 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?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Squid Liverwurst
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
284%
Liverwurst
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
185%
Squid
103%
Liverwurst

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Squid
Squid is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.65g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Squid
Squid is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.689g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Squid
Squid is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Squid
Squid is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Squid
Squid is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Liverwurst
Liverwurst is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 106mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Liverwurst
Liverwurst contains less Sodium (difference - 44mg)
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. Liverwurst - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174596/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.