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Squid as food vs. Pimiento — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Squid as food and Pimiento

  • Squid as food has more Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B2, Iron, Copper, Phosphorus, and Zinc, however, Pimiento has more Vitamin C.
  • Squid as food's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 225% more.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Mollusks, cuttlefish, mixed species, cooked, moist heat and Pimento, canned.

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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 as food
Squid as food
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1
Pimiento
Pimiento
Contains more Calcium +2900%
Contains more Iron +545.2%
Contains more Magnesium +900%
Contains more Phosphorus +3311.8%
Contains more Potassium +303.2%
Contains more Zinc +1721.1%
Contains more Copper +1936.7%
Contains more Manganese +127.2%
Contains more Selenium +44700%
Contains less Sodium -98.1%
Squid as food
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 54% 407% 43% 249% 57% 98% 95% 333% 28% 489%
Pimiento
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 63% 5% 8% 14% 2% 6% 17% 12% 2%
Contains more Calcium +2900%
Contains more Iron +545.2%
Contains more Magnesium +900%
Contains more Phosphorus +3311.8%
Contains more Potassium +303.2%
Contains more Zinc +1721.1%
Contains more Copper +1936.7%
Contains more Manganese +127.2%
Contains more Selenium +44700%
Contains less Sodium -98.1%

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 as food
Squid as food
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5
Pimiento
Pimiento
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2781.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +255.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +8900%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +25.6%
Contains more Folate +300%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +293.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +898.8%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.017
Squid as food
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%
Pimiento
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 160% 14% 0% 283% 5% 14% 12% 1% 50% 5% 0% 21%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2781.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +255.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +8900%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +25.6%
Contains more Folate +300%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +293.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +898.8%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.017

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Squid as food
Squid as food
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Pimiento
Pimiento
Contains more Protein +2852.7%
Contains more Fats +366.7%
Contains more Other +740%
Contains more Carbs +211%
Contains more Water +52.3%
Squid as food
32% 61% 3%
Protein: 32.48 g
Fats: 1.4 g
Carbs: 1.64 g
Water: 61.12 g
Other: 3.36 g
Pimiento
5% 93%
Protein: 1.1 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 5.1 g
Water: 93.1 g
Other: 0.4 g
Contains more Protein +2852.7%
Contains more Fats +366.7%
Contains more Other +740%
Contains more Carbs +211%
Contains more Water +52.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Squid as food
Squid as food
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Pimiento
Pimiento
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +710%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +66.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -80.9%
Squid as food
35% 24% 40%
Saturated Fat: 0.236 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.162 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.268 g
Pimiento
20% 9% 71%
Saturated Fat: 0.045 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.161 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +710%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +66.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -80.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Squid as food Pimiento Opinion
Net carbs 1.64g 3.2g Pimiento
Protein 32.48g 1.1g Squid as food
Fats 1.4g 0.3g Squid as food
Carbs 1.64g 5.1g Pimiento
Calories 158kcal 23kcal Squid as food
Sugar 2.71g Squid as food
Fiber 0g 1.9g Pimiento
Calcium 180mg 6mg Squid as food
Iron 10.84mg 1.68mg Squid as food
Magnesium 60mg 6mg Squid as food
Phosphorus 580mg 17mg Squid as food
Potassium 637mg 158mg Squid as food
Sodium 744mg 14mg Pimiento
Zinc 3.46mg 0.19mg Squid as food
Copper 0.998mg 0.049mg Squid as food
Manganese 0.209mg 0.092mg Squid as food
Selenium 89.6µg 0.2µg Squid as food
Vitamin A 675IU 2655IU Pimiento
Vitamin A RAE 203µg 133µg Squid as food
Vitamin E 0.69mg Pimiento
Vitamin C 8.5mg 84.9mg Pimiento
Vitamin B1 0.017mg 0.017mg
Vitamin B2 1.729mg 0.06mg Squid as food
Vitamin B3 2.189mg 0.615mg Squid as food
Vitamin B5 0.9mg 0.01mg Squid as food
Vitamin B6 0.27mg 0.215mg Squid as food
Folate 24µg 6µg Squid as food
Vitamin B12 5.4µg 0µg Squid as food
Vitamin K 8.3µg Pimiento
Tryptophan 0.364mg 0.014mg Squid as food
Threonine 1.398mg 0.04mg Squid as food
Isoleucine 1.414mg 0.036mg Squid as food
Leucine 2.287mg 0.058mg Squid as food
Lysine 2.427mg 0.049mg Squid as food
Methionine 0.733mg 0.013mg Squid as food
Phenylalanine 1.164mg 0.034mg Squid as food
Valine 1.419mg 0.046mg Squid as food
Histidine 0.624mg 0.022mg Squid as food
Cholesterol 224mg 0mg Pimiento
Saturated Fat 0.236g 0.045g Pimiento
Omega-3 - DHA 0.132g 0g Squid as food
Omega-3 - EPA 0.078g 0g Squid as food
Omega-3 - DPA 0.012g 0g Squid as food
Monounsaturated Fat 0.162g 0.02g Squid as food
Polyunsaturated fat 0.268g 0.161g Squid as food

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Squid as food Pimiento
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 as food
47%
Pimiento
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
185%
Squid as food
13%
Pimiento

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Squid as food
Squid as food is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.71g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Squid as food
Squid as food is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is cheaper?
Squid as food
Squid as food is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Squid as food
Squid as food is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pimiento
Pimiento contains less Sodium (difference - 730mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pimiento
Pimiento is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 224mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pimiento
Pimiento is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.191g)
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 as food - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172010/nutrients
  2. Pimiento - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168559/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.