Squid vs. Ostrich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between squid and ostrich
- Squid is higher in vitamin B2, iron, selenium, copper, and phosphorus, yet ostrich is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin B3, and vitamin B6.
- Squid covers your daily vitamin B2 needs 111% more than ostrich.
- Squid contains 9 times more sodium than ostrich. While squid contains 744mg of sodium, ostrich contains only 80mg.
Food varieties used in this article are Mollusks, cuttlefish, mixed species, cooked, moist heat and Ostrich, tip trimmed, cooked.
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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 | +140% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +2900% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +76% |
| Contains more IronIron | +288.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +556.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +131.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1000% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +138.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +40.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -89.2% |
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 B2Vitamin B2 | +492.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +60% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1264.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +226.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +46.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +101.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +15.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +14% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +681.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +83.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +12.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -76.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +498.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +64.2% |
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 Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B2 | 1.729mg | 0.292mg | 111% |
| Iron | 10.84mg | 2.79mg | 101% |
| Selenium | 89.6µg | 37.5µg | 95% |
| Copper | 0.998mg | 0.152mg | 94% |
| Phosphorus | 580mg | 251mg | 47% |
| Cholesterol | 224mg | 85mg | 46% |
| Vitamin B12 | 5.4µg | 6.25µg | 35% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.189mg | 7.143mg | 31% |
| Sodium | 744mg | 80mg | 29% |
| Vitamin A | 203µg | 0µg | 23% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.27mg | 0.545mg | 21% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.017mg | 0.232mg | 18% |
| Calcium | 180mg | 6mg | 17% |
| Zinc | 3.46mg | 4.85mg | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 8.5mg | 0mg | 9% |
| Magnesium | 60mg | 25mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 637mg | 362mg | 8% |
| Manganese | 0.209mg | 0.019mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.9mg | 1.318mg | 8% |
| Protein | 32.48g | 28.49g | 8% |
| Saturated fat | 0.236g | 1g | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.162g | 0.97g | 2% |
| Fats | 1.4g | 2.57g | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.23mg | 2% | |
| Folate | 24µg | 15µg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.268g | 0.44g | 1% |
| Calories | 158kcal | 145kcal | 1% |
| Carbs | 1.64g | 0g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 1.64g | 0g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.364mg | 0.254mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.398mg | 1.25mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.414mg | 1.354mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.287mg | 2.315mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.427mg | 2.516mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.733mg | 0.796mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.164mg | 1.176mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.419mg | 1.407mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.624mg | 0.716mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.078g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.132g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.012g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Squid is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Squid is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.764g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Squid is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Squid is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ostrich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 139mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ostrich contains less Sodium (difference - 664mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.