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Squid vs. Pastrami — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between squid and pastrami

  • Squid is richer in vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B2, iron, copper, phosphorus, and calcium, yet pastrami is richer in zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for squid is 147% higher.
  • Squid contains 18 times more calcium than pastrami. Squid contains 180mg of calcium, while pastrami contains 10mg.
  • Pastrami contains less cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Mollusks, cuttlefish, mixed species, cooked, moist heat and Beef, cured, pastrami.

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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
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 43% 54% 56% 407% 333% 94% 249% 97% 27% 489%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 12% 3% 19% 83% 30% 136% 75% 141% 3.5% 97%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +252.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1700%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +203.3%
Contains more IronIron +388.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +996.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +231.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -31%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +674.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +406.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +43.9%

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.
Squid
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 28% 68% 0% 0% 4.3% 399% 41% 54% 62% 675% 0% 18% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 1% 0.67% 2.4% 1.5% 13% 37% 80% 16% 51% 234% 1.8% 4.5% 45%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +2733.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +10050%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +973.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +239.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +22.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +188.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +300%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +205.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +94.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Squid
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32% 61% 3%
Protein: 32.48 g
Fats: 1.4 g
Carbs: 1.64 g
Water: 61.12 g
Other: 3.36 g
22% 6% 70% 2%
Protein: 21.8 g
Fats: 5.82 g
Carbs: 0.36 g
Water: 69.53 g
Other: 2.49 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +49%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +355.6%
Contains more OtherOther +34.9%
Contains more FatsFats +315.7%
Contains more WaterWater +13.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Squid
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35% 24% 40%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.236 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.162 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.268 g
54% 43% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.681 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.118 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.145 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -91.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +84.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1207.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Squid Pastrami DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 5.4µg 1.87µg 147%
Selenium 89.6µg 17.7µg 131%
Vitamin B2 1.729mg 0.161mg 121%
Iron 10.84mg 2.22mg 108%
Copper 0.998mg 0.091mg 101%
Phosphorus 580mg 175mg 58%
Cholesterol 224mg 68mg 52%
Vitamin A 203µg 2µg 22%
Protein 32.48g 21.8g 21%
Calcium 180mg 10mg 17%
Sodium 744mg 1078mg 15%
Choline 81.6mg 15%
Zinc 3.46mg 4.98mg 14%
Potassium 637mg 210mg 13%
Vitamin B5 0.9mg 0.265mg 13%
Vitamin B3 2.189mg 4.26mg 13%
Saturated fat 0.236g 2.681g 11%
Magnesium 60mg 17mg 10%
Vitamin C 8.5mg 0.3mg 9%
Manganese 0.209mg 0.027mg 8%
Fats 1.4g 5.82g 7%
Monounsaturated fat 0.162g 2.118g 5%
Folate 24µg 6µg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.27mg 0.221mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.017mg 0.052mg 3%
Vitamin K 0.7µg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.268g 0.145g 1%
Calories 158kcal 147kcal 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.12mg 1%
Vitamin D 4IU 1%
Carbs 1.64g 0.36g 0%
Net carbs 1.64g 0.36g N/A
Sugar 0.1g N/A
Tryptophan 0.364mg 0.141mg 0%
Threonine 1.398mg 0.857mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.414mg 0.976mg 0%
Leucine 2.287mg 1.706mg 0%
Lysine 2.427mg 1.812mg 0%
Methionine 0.733mg 0.558mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.164mg 0.847mg 0%
Valine 1.419mg 1.065mg 0%
Histidine 0.624mg 0.684mg 0%
Fructose 0.01g 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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Squid Pastrami
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
104%
Squid
37%
Pastrami
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
185%
Squid
60%
Pastrami

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Squid
Squid is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.1g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Squid
Squid contains less Sodium (difference - 334mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Squid
Squid is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.445g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Squid
Squid is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is cheaper?
Squid
Squid is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Squid
Squid is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pastrami
Pastrami is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 156mg)
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. Pastrami - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170204/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.