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Squid vs. Macadamia — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Squid and Macadamia

  • Squid has more Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B2, Iron, and Phosphorus, however, Macadamia is richer in Manganese, Vitamin B1, and Fiber.
  • Squid covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 225% more than Macadamia.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Mollusks, cuttlefish, mixed species, cooked, moist heat and Nuts, macadamia nuts, raw.

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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 +111.8%
Contains more Iron +193.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +208.5%
Contains more Potassium +73.1%
Contains more Zinc +166.2%
Contains more Copper +32%
Contains more Selenium +2388.9%
Contains more Magnesium +116.7%
Contains less Sodium -99.3%
Contains more Manganese +1876.6%
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 26% 139% 93% 81% 33% 1% 36% 252% 539% 20%
Contains more Calcium +111.8%
Contains more Iron +193.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +208.5%
Contains more Potassium +73.1%
Contains more Zinc +166.2%
Contains more Copper +32%
Contains more Selenium +2388.9%
Contains more Magnesium +116.7%
Contains less Sodium -99.3%
Contains more Manganese +1876.6%

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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +608.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +967.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +18.7%
Contains more Folate +118.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +6929.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +13%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.275
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 0% 11% 0% 4% 299% 38% 47% 46% 64% 9% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +608.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +967.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +18.7%
Contains more Folate +118.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +6929.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +13%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.275

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +310.6%
Contains more Water +4394.1%
Contains more Other +194.7%
Contains more Fats +5312.1%
Contains more Carbs +742.7%
32% 61% 3%
Protein: 32.48 g
Fats: 1.4 g
Carbs: 1.64 g
Water: 61.12 g
Other: 3.36 g
8% 76% 14%
Protein: 7.91 g
Fats: 75.77 g
Carbs: 13.82 g
Water: 1.36 g
Other: 1.14 g
Contains more Protein +310.6%
Contains more Water +4394.1%
Contains more Other +194.7%
Contains more Fats +5312.1%
Contains more Carbs +742.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -98%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +36243.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +460.4%
35% 24% 40%
Saturated Fat: 0.236 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.162 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.268 g
17% 81% 2%
Saturated Fat: 12.061 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 58.877 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.502 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -98%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +36243.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +460.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Squid Macadamia
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 Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Squid Macadamia Opinion
Net carbs 1.64g 5.22g Macadamia
Protein 32.48g 7.91g Squid
Fats 1.4g 75.77g Macadamia
Carbs 1.64g 13.82g Macadamia
Calories 158kcal 718kcal Macadamia
Starch 1.05g Macadamia
Fructose 0.07g Macadamia
Sugar 4.57g Squid
Fiber 0g 8.6g Macadamia
Calcium 180mg 85mg Squid
Iron 10.84mg 3.69mg Squid
Magnesium 60mg 130mg Macadamia
Phosphorus 580mg 188mg Squid
Potassium 637mg 368mg Squid
Sodium 744mg 5mg Macadamia
Zinc 3.46mg 1.3mg Squid
Copper 0.998mg 0.756mg Squid
Manganese 0.209mg 4.131mg Macadamia
Selenium 89.6µg 3.6µg Squid
Vitamin A 675IU 0IU Squid
Vitamin A RAE 203µg 0µg Squid
Vitamin E 0.54mg Macadamia
Vitamin C 8.5mg 1.2mg Squid
Vitamin B1 0.017mg 1.195mg Macadamia
Vitamin B2 1.729mg 0.162mg Squid
Vitamin B3 2.189mg 2.473mg Macadamia
Vitamin B5 0.9mg 0.758mg Squid
Vitamin B6 0.27mg 0.275mg Macadamia
Folate 24µg 11µg Squid
Vitamin B12 5.4µg 0µg Squid
Tryptophan 0.364mg 0.067mg Squid
Threonine 1.398mg 0.37mg Squid
Isoleucine 1.414mg 0.314mg Squid
Leucine 2.287mg 0.602mg Squid
Lysine 2.427mg 0.018mg Squid
Methionine 0.733mg 0.023mg Squid
Phenylalanine 1.164mg 0.665mg Squid
Valine 1.419mg 0.363mg Squid
Histidine 0.624mg 0.195mg Squid
Cholesterol 224mg 0mg Macadamia
Saturated Fat 0.236g 12.061g Squid
Omega-3 - DHA 0.132g 0g Squid
Omega-3 - EPA 0.078g 0g Squid
Omega-3 - DPA 0.012g 0g Squid
Monounsaturated Fat 0.162g 58.877g Macadamia
Polyunsaturated fat 0.268g 1.502g Macadamia

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Squid Macadamia
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
43%
Macadamia
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
185%
Squid
122%
Macadamia

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Squid
Squid is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.57g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Squid
Squid is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 11.825g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Squid
Squid is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
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?
Macadamia
Macadamia contains less Sodium (difference - 739mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Macadamia
Macadamia is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 224mg)
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.

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. Macadamia - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170178/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.