Squid vs. Pork — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between squid and pork
- Squid has more vitamin B12, iron, vitamin B2, copper, selenium, and phosphorus, while pork has more vitamin B1.
- Squid's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 196% higher.
- Pork contains 14 times less copper than squid. Squid contains 0.998mg of copper, while pork contains 0.073mg.
- The amount of sodium in pork is lower.
The food types used in this comparison are Mollusks, cuttlefish, mixed species, cooked, moist heat and Pork, fresh, loin, whole, separable lean and fat, cooked, broiled.
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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 | +114.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +847.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +50.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1146% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1267.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +44.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +135.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +2222.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +97.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -91.7% |
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 | +1316.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +10050% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +438.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +28.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +671.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +380% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +5058.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +130.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +71.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +18.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +277.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +894.3% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -95.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +3721% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +347.8% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 5.4µg | 0.7µg | 196% |
| Iron | 10.84mg | 0.87mg | 125% |
| Vitamin B2 | 1.729mg | 0.321mg | 108% |
| Copper | 0.998mg | 0.073mg | 103% |
| Selenium | 89.6µg | 45.3µg | 81% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.017mg | 0.877mg | 72% |
| Cholesterol | 224mg | 80mg | 48% |
| Phosphorus | 580mg | 246mg | 48% |
| Sodium | 744mg | 62mg | 30% |
| Saturated fat | 0.236g | 5.23g | 23% |
| Vitamin A | 203µg | 2µg | 22% |
| Fats | 1.4g | 13.92g | 19% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.189mg | 5.037mg | 18% |
| Choline | 93.9mg | 17% | |
| Calcium | 180mg | 19mg | 16% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.162g | 6.19g | 15% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.27mg | 0.464mg | 15% |
| Protein | 32.48g | 27.32g | 10% |
| Zinc | 3.46mg | 2.39mg | 10% |
| Manganese | 0.209mg | 0.009mg | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 8.5mg | 0.6mg | 9% |
| Magnesium | 60mg | 28mg | 8% |
| Vitamin D | 1.3µg | 7% | |
| Vitamin D | 53IU | 7% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.268g | 1.2g | 6% |
| Potassium | 637mg | 423mg | 6% |
| Folate | 24µg | 5µg | 5% |
| Calories | 158kcal | 242kcal | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.9mg | 0.698mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.29mg | 2% | |
| Carbs | 1.64g | 0g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 1.64g | 0g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.364mg | 0.338mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.398mg | 1.234mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.414mg | 1.26mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.287mg | 2.177mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.427mg | 2.446mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.733mg | 0.712mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.164mg | 1.086mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.419mg | 1.473mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.624mg | 1.067mg | 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 |
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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 - 4.994g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Squid is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Squid is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Squid is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pork is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 144mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork contains less Sodium (difference - 682mg)
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.