Squid vs. Minestrone — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are squid and minestrone different?
- Squid has more vitamin B12, vitamin B2, iron, copper, phosphorus, zinc, vitamin B6, and calcium than minestrone.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for squid is 225% higher.
- Squid contains 224 times more cholesterol than minestrone. While squid contains 224mg of cholesterol, minestrone contains only 1mg.
Mollusks, cuttlefish, mixed species, cooked, moist heat and Soup, minestrone, canned, prepared with equal volume water are the varieties used in this article.
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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 | +1900% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1185.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +390% |
| Contains more IronIron | +2752.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1856.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1016.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +2421.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +37.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -65.9% |
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 | +1600% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +314.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +9505.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +459.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +542.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +558.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +60% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +29.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
32.48 g
Fats:
1.4 g
Carbs:
1.64 g
Water:
61.12 g
Other:
3.36 g
Protein:
1.77 g
Fats:
1.04 g
Carbs:
4.66 g
Water:
91.33 g
Other:
1.2 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +1735% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +34.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +180% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +184.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +49.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.236 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.162 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.268 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.23 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.29 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.46 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +79% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +71.6% |
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Saturated fat
~0.23g
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 5.4µg | 0µg | 225% |
| Selenium | 89.6µg | 163% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 1.729mg | 0.018mg | 132% |
| Iron | 10.84mg | 0.38mg | 131% |
| Copper | 0.998mg | 0.051mg | 105% |
| Phosphorus | 580mg | 23mg | 80% |
| Cholesterol | 224mg | 1mg | 74% |
| Protein | 32.48g | 1.77g | 61% |
| Zinc | 3.46mg | 0.31mg | 29% |
| Sodium | 744mg | 254mg | 21% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.27mg | 0.041mg | 18% |
| Calcium | 180mg | 14mg | 17% |
| Vitamin A | 203µg | 49µg | 17% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.9mg | 0.14mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 637mg | 130mg | 15% |
| Magnesium | 60mg | 3mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.189mg | 0.391mg | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 8.5mg | 0.5mg | 9% |
| Calories | 158kcal | 34kcal | 6% |
| Manganese | 0.209mg | 0.152mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 0g | 0.4g | 2% |
| Folate | 24µg | 15µg | 2% |
| Carbs | 1.64g | 4.66g | 1% |
| Fats | 1.4g | 1.04g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.268g | 0.46g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 1.64g | 4.26g | N/A |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.017mg | 0.022mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.236g | 0.23g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.162g | 0.29g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.364mg | 0.013mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.398mg | 0.043mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.414mg | 0.054mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.287mg | 0.098mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.427mg | 0.076mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.733mg | 0.018mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.164mg | 0.064mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.419mg | 0.074mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.624mg | 0.03mg | 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 |
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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%
5%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
185%
12%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Squid is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Squid is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Squid is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Minestrone is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 223mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Minestrone contains less Sodium (difference - 490mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Minestrone is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.006g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)