Squid vs. Merlot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between squid and merlot
- Merlot contains less vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B2, iron, copper, phosphorus, zinc, vitamin B5, and calcium than squid.
- Squid's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 225% higher.
- Merlot contains 448 times less selenium than squid. Squid contains 89.6µg of selenium, while merlot contains 0.2µg.
- The amount of sodium in merlot is lower.
The food types used in this comparison are Mollusks, cuttlefish, mixed species, cooked, moist heat and Alcoholic Beverage, wine, table, red, Merlot.
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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 | +400% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +2150% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +401.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +2256.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +8972.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +2371.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +2421.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +58.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +44700% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.5% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +240% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +5477.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +877.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +2900% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +373.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +2300% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +46300% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +∞% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +53% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +41.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +222.3% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 5.4µg | 0µg | 225% |
| Selenium | 89.6µg | 0.2µg | 163% |
| Vitamin B2 | 1.729mg | 0.031mg | 131% |
| Iron | 10.84mg | 0.46mg | 130% |
| Copper | 0.998mg | 0.011mg | 110% |
| Phosphorus | 580mg | 23mg | 80% |
| Cholesterol | 224mg | 75% | |
| Protein | 32.48g | 0.07g | 65% |
| Sodium | 744mg | 4mg | 32% |
| Zinc | 3.46mg | 0.14mg | 30% |
| Vitamin A | 203µg | 23% | |
| Calcium | 180mg | 8mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.9mg | 0.03mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.27mg | 0.057mg | 16% |
| Potassium | 637mg | 127mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.189mg | 0.224mg | 12% |
| Magnesium | 60mg | 12mg | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 8.5mg | 0mg | 9% |
| Folate | 24µg | 1µg | 6% |
| Calories | 158kcal | 83kcal | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.209mg | 0.132mg | 3% |
| Fats | 1.4g | 0g | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.268g | 2% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.017mg | 0.005mg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.236g | 1% | |
| Carbs | 1.64g | 2.51g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 1.64g | 2.51g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.62g | N/A | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.162g | 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 |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
185%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Squid is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.62g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Squid is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
Squid is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Squid is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Squid is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Merlot is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 224mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Merlot contains less Sodium (difference - 740mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Merlot is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.236g)