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Squid as food vs. Milk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Squid as food and Milk

  • Milk contains less Vitamin B12, Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B2, Copper, Phosphorus, Zinc, and Vitamin B6 than Squid as food.
  • Squid as food's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 205% higher.
  • Milk contains 361 times less Iron than Squid as food. Squid as food contains 10.84mg of Iron, while Milk contains 0.03mg.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Milk is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Mollusks, cuttlefish, mixed species, cooked, moist heat and Milk, lowfat, fluid, 1% milkfat, with added vitamin A and vitamin D.

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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 as food
Squid as food
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Milk
Milk
Contains more Calcium +44%
Contains more Iron +36033.3%
Contains more Magnesium +445.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +510.5%
Contains more Potassium +324.7%
Contains more Zinc +723.8%
Contains more Copper +9880%
Contains more Manganese +6866.7%
Contains more Selenium +2615.2%
Contains less Sodium -94.1%
Squid as food
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 54% 407% 43% 249% 57% 98% 95% 333% 28% 489%
Milk
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 38% 2% 8% 41% 14% 6% 12% 4% 1% 18%
Contains more Calcium +44%
Contains more Iron +36033.3%
Contains more Magnesium +445.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +510.5%
Contains more Potassium +324.7%
Contains more Zinc +723.8%
Contains more Copper +9880%
Contains more Manganese +6866.7%
Contains more Selenium +2615.2%
Contains less Sodium -94.1%

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 as food
Squid as food
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Milk
Milk
Contains more Vitamin A +244.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +834.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2253.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +149.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +629.7%
Contains more Folate +380%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1048.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +17.6%
Squid as food
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%
Milk
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 12% 1% 36% 0% 5% 43% 2% 22% 9% 4% 59% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +244.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +834.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2253.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +149.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +629.7%
Contains more Folate +380%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1048.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +17.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Squid as food
Squid as food
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Milk
Milk
Contains more Protein +863.8%
Contains more Fats +44.3%
Contains more Other +348%
Contains more Carbs +204.3%
Contains more Water +47.1%
Squid as food
32% 61% 3%
Protein: 32.48 g
Fats: 1.4 g
Carbs: 1.64 g
Water: 61.12 g
Other: 3.36 g
Milk
3% 5% 90%
Protein: 3.37 g
Fats: 0.97 g
Carbs: 4.99 g
Water: 89.92 g
Other: 0.75 g
Contains more Protein +863.8%
Contains more Fats +44.3%
Contains more Other +348%
Contains more Carbs +204.3%
Contains more Water +47.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Squid as food
Squid as food
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Milk
Milk
Contains less Saturated Fat -62.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +665.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +71%
Squid as food
35% 24% 40%
Saturated Fat: 0.236 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.162 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.268 g
Milk
67% 29% 4%
Saturated Fat: 0.633 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.277 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.035 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -62.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +665.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +71%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Squid as food Milk Opinion
Net carbs 1.64g 4.99g Milk
Protein 32.48g 3.37g Squid as food
Fats 1.4g 0.97g Squid as food
Carbs 1.64g 4.99g Milk
Calories 158kcal 42kcal Squid as food
Sugar 5.2g Squid as food
Calcium 180mg 125mg Squid as food
Iron 10.84mg 0.03mg Squid as food
Magnesium 60mg 11mg Squid as food
Phosphorus 580mg 95mg Squid as food
Potassium 637mg 150mg Squid as food
Sodium 744mg 44mg Milk
Zinc 3.46mg 0.42mg Squid as food
Copper 0.998mg 0.01mg Squid as food
Manganese 0.209mg 0.003mg Squid as food
Selenium 89.6µg 3.3µg Squid as food
Vitamin A 675IU 196IU Squid as food
Vitamin A RAE 203µg 58µg Squid as food
Vitamin E 0.01mg Milk
Vitamin D 48IU Milk
Vitamin D 1.2µg Milk
Vitamin C 8.5mg 0mg Squid as food
Vitamin B1 0.017mg 0.02mg Milk
Vitamin B2 1.729mg 0.185mg Squid as food
Vitamin B3 2.189mg 0.093mg Squid as food
Vitamin B5 0.9mg 0.361mg Squid as food
Vitamin B6 0.27mg 0.037mg Squid as food
Folate 24µg 5µg Squid as food
Vitamin B12 5.4µg 0.47µg Squid as food
Vitamin K 0.1µg Milk
Tryptophan 0.364mg 0.043mg Squid as food
Threonine 1.398mg 0.143mg Squid as food
Isoleucine 1.414mg 0.174mg Squid as food
Leucine 2.287mg 0.319mg Squid as food
Lysine 2.427mg 0.282mg Squid as food
Methionine 0.733mg 0.088mg Squid as food
Phenylalanine 1.164mg 0.174mg Squid as food
Valine 1.419mg 0.22mg Squid as food
Histidine 0.624mg 0.101mg Squid as food
Cholesterol 224mg 5mg Milk
Saturated Fat 0.236g 0.633g Squid as food
Omega-3 - DHA 0.132g 0g Squid as food
Omega-3 - EPA 0.078g 0g Squid as food
Omega-3 - DPA 0.012g 0g Squid as food
Monounsaturated Fat 0.162g 0.277g Milk
Polyunsaturated fat 0.268g 0.035g Squid as food
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.027g Milk
Omega-3 - ALA 0.004g Milk

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Squid as food Milk
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 as food
16%
Milk
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
185%
Squid as food
14%
Milk

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Squid as food
Squid as food is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.2g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Squid as food
Squid as food is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.397g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Squid as food
Squid as food is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food is cheaper?
Squid as food
Squid as food is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Squid as food
Squid as food is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Squid as food
Squid as food is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Milk
Milk contains less Sodium (difference - 700mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Milk
Milk is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 219mg)

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 as food - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172010/nutrients
  2. Milk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170872/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.