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Squid vs. Porridge — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Squid and Porridge

  • Porridge has less Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B2, Copper, Iron, Phosphorus, Zinc, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Squid'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 Cereals, CREAM OF WHEAT, regular (10 minute), cooked with water, without salt.

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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
9
:
Contains more Calcium +106.9%
Contains more Iron +189.8%
Contains more Magnesium +1100%
Contains more Phosphorus +3766.7%
Contains more Potassium +3881.3%
Contains more Zinc +2561.5%
Contains more Copper +2395%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +3100%
Contains less Sodium -99.2%
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 27% 141% 4% 7% 2% 1% 4% 14% 0% 16%
Contains more Calcium +106.9%
Contains more Iron +189.8%
Contains more Magnesium +1100%
Contains more Phosphorus +3766.7%
Contains more Potassium +3881.3%
Contains more Zinc +2561.5%
Contains more Copper +2395%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +3100%
Contains less Sodium -99.2%

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.
Squid
8
:
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +6816%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +321%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1167.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1976.9%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +223.5%
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% 1% 0% 0% 14% 6% 10% 5% 3% 9% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +6816%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +321%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1167.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1976.9%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +223.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Squid
3
:
Contains more Protein +2155.6%
Contains more Fats +566.7%
Contains more Other +1427.3%
Contains more Carbs +541.5%
Contains more Water +43.3%
32% 61% 3%
Protein: 32.48 g
Fats: 1.4 g
Carbs: 1.64 g
Water: 61.12 g
Other: 3.36 g
11% 88%
Protein: 1.44 g
Fats: 0.21 g
Carbs: 10.52 g
Water: 87.61 g
Other: 0.22 g
Contains more Protein +2155.6%
Contains more Fats +566.7%
Contains more Other +1427.3%
Contains more Carbs +541.5%
Contains more Water +43.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Squid
2
:
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +478.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +135.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -86%
35% 24% 40%
Saturated Fat: 0.236 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.162 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.268 g
19% 16% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.033 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.028 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.114 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +478.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +135.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -86%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Squid Porridge Opinion
Net carbs 1.64g 10.02g Porridge
Protein 32.48g 1.44g Squid
Fats 1.4g 0.21g Squid
Carbs 1.64g 10.52g Porridge
Calories 158kcal 50kcal Squid
Sugar 0.03g Squid
Fiber 0g 0.5g Porridge
Calcium 180mg 87mg Squid
Iron 10.84mg 3.74mg Squid
Magnesium 60mg 5mg Squid
Phosphorus 580mg 15mg Squid
Potassium 637mg 16mg Squid
Sodium 744mg 6mg Porridge
Zinc 3.46mg 0.13mg Squid
Copper 0.998mg 0.04mg Squid
Manganese 0.209mg 0mg Squid
Selenium 89.6µg 2.8µg Squid
Vitamin A 675IU 0IU Squid
Vitamin A RAE 203µg 0µg Squid
Vitamin E 0.02mg Porridge
Vitamin C 8.5mg 0mg Squid
Vitamin B1 0.017mg 0.055mg Porridge
Vitamin B2 1.729mg 0.025mg Squid
Vitamin B3 2.189mg 0.52mg Squid
Vitamin B5 0.9mg 0.071mg Squid
Vitamin B6 0.27mg 0.013mg Squid
Folate 24µg 12µg Squid
Vitamin B12 5.4µg 0µg Squid
Vitamin K 0.1µg Porridge
Tryptophan 0.364mg 0.02mg Squid
Threonine 1.398mg 0.045mg Squid
Isoleucine 1.414mg 0.063mg Squid
Leucine 2.287mg 0.11mg Squid
Lysine 2.427mg 0.037mg Squid
Methionine 0.733mg 0.027mg Squid
Phenylalanine 1.164mg 0.078mg Squid
Valine 1.419mg 0.07mg Squid
Histidine 0.624mg 0.033mg Squid
Cholesterol 224mg 0mg Porridge
Saturated Fat 0.236g 0.033g Porridge
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 0.028g Squid
Polyunsaturated fat 0.268g 0.114g Squid

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Squid Porridge
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
4%
Porridge
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
185%
Squid
21%
Porridge

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Squid
Squid is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.03g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Squid
Squid is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Squid
Squid is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Squid
Squid is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Porridge
Porridge contains less Sodium (difference - 738mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Porridge
Porridge is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 224mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Porridge
Porridge is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.203g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Porridge - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171657/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.