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Squid vs. Mixed nuts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Squid and Mixed nuts?

  • Squid is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Iron, and Selenium, while Mixed nuts are higher in Manganese, Magnesium, and Vitamin B3.
  • Squid's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 225% higher.

We used Mollusks, cuttlefish, mixed species, cooked, moist heat and Nuts, mixed nuts, oil roasted, with peanuts, without salt added 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 Calcium +53.8%
Contains more Iron +315.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +27.2%
Contains more Selenium +164.3%
Contains more Magnesium +281.7%
Contains less Sodium -99.3%
Contains more Manganese +876.1%
Equal in Potassium - 632
Equal in Zinc - 3.36
Equal in Copper - 0.907
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 54% 407% 43% 249% 57% 98% 95% 333% 28% 489%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 36% 98% 164% 196% 56% 1% 92% 303% 267% 185%
Contains more Calcium +53.8%
Contains more Iron +315.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +27.2%
Contains more Selenium +164.3%
Contains more Magnesium +281.7%
Contains less Sodium -99.3%
Contains more Manganese +876.1%
Equal in Potassium - 632
Equal in Zinc - 3.36
Equal in Copper - 0.907

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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Contains more Vitamin A +22400%
Contains more Vitamin C +1600%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +782.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1011.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +252.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +26.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +30.4%
Contains more Folate +245.8%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 157% 0% 2% 48% 46% 145% 69% 82% 63% 0% 15%
Contains more Vitamin A +22400%
Contains more Vitamin C +1600%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +782.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1011.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +252.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +26.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +30.4%
Contains more Folate +245.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +62.1%
Contains more Water +2838.5%
Contains more Other +16.7%
Contains more Fats +3753.6%
Contains more Carbs +1183.5%
32% 61% 3%
Protein: 32.48 g
Fats: 1.4 g
Carbs: 1.64 g
Water: 61.12 g
Other: 3.36 g
20% 54% 21% 2% 3%
Protein: 20.04 g
Fats: 53.95 g
Carbs: 21.05 g
Water: 2.08 g
Other: 2.88 g
Contains more Protein +62.1%
Contains more Water +2838.5%
Contains more Other +16.7%
Contains more Fats +3753.6%
Contains more Carbs +1183.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +17485.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +5352.2%
35% 24% 40%
Saturated Fat: 0.236 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.162 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.268 g
17% 55% 28%
Saturated Fat: 8.711 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 28.488 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 14.612 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +17485.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +5352.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Squid Mixed nuts Opinion
Net carbs 1.64g 14.05g Mixed nuts
Protein 32.48g 20.04g Squid
Fats 1.4g 53.95g Mixed nuts
Carbs 1.64g 21.05g Mixed nuts
Calories 158kcal 607kcal Mixed nuts
Starch 4.2g Mixed nuts
Sugar 4.15g Squid
Fiber 0g 7g Mixed nuts
Calcium 180mg 117mg Squid
Iron 10.84mg 2.61mg Squid
Magnesium 60mg 229mg Mixed nuts
Phosphorus 580mg 456mg Squid
Potassium 637mg 632mg Squid
Sodium 744mg 5mg Mixed nuts
Zinc 3.46mg 3.36mg Squid
Copper 0.998mg 0.907mg Squid
Manganese 0.209mg 2.04mg Mixed nuts
Selenium 89.6µg 33.9µg Squid
Vitamin A 675IU 3IU Squid
Vitamin A RAE 203µg 0µg Squid
Vitamin E 7.82mg Mixed nuts
Vitamin C 8.5mg 0.5mg Squid
Vitamin B1 0.017mg 0.189mg Mixed nuts
Vitamin B2 1.729mg 0.196mg Squid
Vitamin B3 2.189mg 7.709mg Mixed nuts
Vitamin B5 0.9mg 1.14mg Mixed nuts
Vitamin B6 0.27mg 0.352mg Mixed nuts
Folate 24µg 83µg Mixed nuts
Vitamin B12 5.4µg 0µg Squid
Vitamin K 5.7µg Mixed nuts
Tryptophan 0.364mg 0.22mg Squid
Threonine 1.398mg 0.703mg Squid
Isoleucine 1.414mg 0.826mg Squid
Leucine 2.287mg 1.656mg Squid
Lysine 2.427mg 0.782mg Squid
Methionine 0.733mg 0.283mg Squid
Phenylalanine 1.164mg 1.182mg Mixed nuts
Valine 1.419mg 1.001mg Squid
Histidine 0.624mg 0.572mg Squid
Cholesterol 224mg 0mg Mixed nuts
Trans Fat 0.055g Squid
Saturated Fat 0.236g 8.711g Squid
Omega-3 - DHA 0.132g 0g Squid
Omega-3 - EPA 0.078g 0.005g Squid
Omega-3 - DPA 0.012g 0g Squid
Monounsaturated Fat 0.162g 28.488g Mixed nuts
Polyunsaturated fat 0.268g 14.612g Mixed nuts
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.013g Mixed nuts
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 14.455g Mixed nuts
Omega-3 - ALA 0.082g Mixed nuts

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Squid Mixed nuts
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
52%
Mixed nuts
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
185%
Squid
139%
Mixed nuts

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Squid
Squid is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.15g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Squid
Squid is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.475g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Squid
Squid is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
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 contains less Sodium?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts contains less Sodium (difference - 739mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 224mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Mixed nuts - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170587/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.