Squid vs. Matzo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between squid and matzo?
- Squid is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin B2, copper, iron, selenium, phosphorus, and zinc, while matzo is higher in vitamin B1.
- Squid's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 225% higher.
We used Mollusks, cuttlefish, mixed species, cooked, moist heat and Crackers, matzo, plain types in this comparison.
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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 | +140% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1284.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +468.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +243% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1563.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +408.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +551.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +142.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -100% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +211% |
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 | +494.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +103.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +134.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +41.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +2176.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +77.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +224.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1321.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +460% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +5003.7% |
~equal in
Fats
~1.4g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +27.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +125% |
~equal in
Saturated fat
~0.226g
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 5.4µg | 0µg | 225% |
| Vitamin B2 | 1.729mg | 0.291mg | 111% |
| Copper | 0.998mg | 0.06mg | 104% |
| Iron | 10.84mg | 3.16mg | 96% |
| Selenium | 89.6µg | 36.9µg | 96% |
| Cholesterol | 224mg | 0mg | 75% |
| Phosphorus | 580mg | 89mg | 70% |
| Protein | 32.48g | 10g | 45% |
| Sodium | 744mg | 0mg | 32% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.017mg | 0.387mg | 31% |
| Carbs | 1.64g | 83.7g | 27% |
| Zinc | 3.46mg | 0.68mg | 25% |
| Vitamin A | 203µg | 0µg | 23% |
| Manganese | 0.209mg | 0.65mg | 19% |
| Calcium | 180mg | 13mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 637mg | 112mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.27mg | 0.115mg | 12% |
| Calories | 158kcal | 395kcal | 12% |
| Fiber | 0g | 3g | 12% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.189mg | 3.892mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.9mg | 0.443mg | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 8.5mg | 0mg | 9% |
| Magnesium | 60mg | 25mg | 8% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.268g | 0.603g | 2% |
| Folate | 24µg | 17µg | 2% |
| Choline | 10.8mg | 2% | |
| Fats | 1.4g | 1.4g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 1.64g | 80.7g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.29g | N/A | |
| Vitamin E | 0.06mg | 0% | |
| Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 0% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.236g | 0.226g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.162g | 0.127g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.364mg | 0.116mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.398mg | 0.267mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.414mg | 0.371mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.287mg | 0.692mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.427mg | 0.193mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.733mg | 0.176mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.164mg | 0.494mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.419mg | 0.42mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.624mg | 0.213mg | 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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| Low Fats diet | Equal | |
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| 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%
24%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
185%
51%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Squid is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Squid is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.29g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Matzo is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 224mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Matzo contains less Sodium (difference - 744mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Matzo is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.01g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
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.