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Squid vs. Potato chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Squid and Potato chips

  • Squid has more Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B2, Iron, Copper, and Phosphorus, however, Potato chips is richer in Vitamin B6.
  • Squid covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 225% more than Potato chips.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Mollusks, cuttlefish, mixed species, cooked, moist heat and Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted.

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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 Calcium +650%
Contains more Iron +565%
Contains more Phosphorus +251.5%
Contains more Zinc +217.4%
Contains more Copper +226.1%
Contains more Selenium +1006.2%
Contains more Magnesium +11.7%
Contains more Potassium +100.2%
Contains less Sodium -98.9%
Contains more Manganese +110.5%
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 8% 62% 48% 71% 113% 2% 30% 102% 58% 45%
Contains more Calcium +650%
Contains more Iron +565%
Contains more Phosphorus +251.5%
Contains more Zinc +217.4%
Contains more Copper +226.1%
Contains more Selenium +1006.2%
Contains more Magnesium +11.7%
Contains more Potassium +100.2%
Contains less Sodium -98.9%
Contains more Manganese +110.5%

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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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +777.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +123.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +265.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +882.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +74.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +144.4%
Contains more Folate +87.5%
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% 183% 0% 104% 42% 46% 72% 25% 153% 34% 0% 56%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +777.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +123.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +265.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +882.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +74.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +144.4%
Contains more Folate +87.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +364%
Contains more Water +3116.8%
Contains more Fats +2371.4%
Contains more Carbs +3125.6%
Equal in Other - 3.6
32% 61% 3%
Protein: 32.48 g
Fats: 1.4 g
Carbs: 1.64 g
Water: 61.12 g
Other: 3.36 g
7% 35% 53% 2% 4%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 34.6 g
Carbs: 52.9 g
Water: 1.9 g
Other: 3.6 g
Contains more Protein +364%
Contains more Water +3116.8%
Contains more Fats +2371.4%
Contains more Carbs +3125.6%
Equal in Other - 3.6

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5974.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4441%
35% 24% 40%
Saturated Fat: 0.236 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.162 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.268 g
33% 30% 37%
Saturated Fat: 10.96 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.84 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 12.17 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5974.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4441%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Squid Potato chips Opinion
Net carbs 1.64g 48.1g Potato chips
Protein 32.48g 7g Squid
Fats 1.4g 34.6g Potato chips
Carbs 1.64g 52.9g Potato chips
Calories 158kcal 536kcal Potato chips
Sugar 0.22g Squid
Fiber 0g 4.8g Potato chips
Calcium 180mg 24mg Squid
Iron 10.84mg 1.63mg Squid
Magnesium 60mg 67mg Potato chips
Phosphorus 580mg 165mg Squid
Potassium 637mg 1275mg Potato chips
Sodium 744mg 8mg Potato chips
Zinc 3.46mg 1.09mg Squid
Copper 0.998mg 0.306mg Squid
Manganese 0.209mg 0.44mg Potato chips
Selenium 89.6µg 8.1µg Squid
Vitamin A 675IU 0IU Squid
Vitamin A RAE 203µg 0µg Squid
Vitamin E 9.11mg Potato chips
Vitamin C 8.5mg 31.1mg Potato chips
Vitamin B1 0.017mg 0.167mg Potato chips
Vitamin B2 1.729mg 0.197mg Squid
Vitamin B3 2.189mg 3.827mg Potato chips
Vitamin B5 0.9mg 0.402mg Squid
Vitamin B6 0.27mg 0.66mg Potato chips
Folate 24µg 45µg Potato chips
Vitamin B12 5.4µg 0µg Squid
Vitamin K 22.1µg Potato chips
Tryptophan 0.364mg 0.108mg Squid
Threonine 1.398mg 0.253mg Squid
Isoleucine 1.414mg 0.283mg Squid
Leucine 2.287mg 0.419mg Squid
Lysine 2.427mg 0.424mg Squid
Methionine 0.733mg 0.11mg Squid
Phenylalanine 1.164mg 0.31mg Squid
Valine 1.419mg 0.392mg Squid
Histidine 0.624mg 153mg Potato chips
Cholesterol 224mg 0mg Potato chips
Saturated Fat 0.236g 10.96g Squid
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 9.84g Potato chips
Polyunsaturated fat 0.268g 12.17g Potato chips

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Squid Potato chips
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
59%
Potato chips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
185%
Squid
53%
Potato chips

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Squid
Squid is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.22g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Squid
Squid is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.724g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Squid
Squid is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is cheaper?
Squid
Squid is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Squid
Squid is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato chips
Potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 736mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 224mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato chips
Potato chips is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Potato chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170649/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.