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Squid vs. Pound cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are squid and pound cake different?

  • Squid has more vitamin B12, selenium, iron, vitamin B2, copper, phosphorus, zinc, and vitamin B6 than pound cake.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for squid is 210% higher.
  • Squid contains 24 times more copper than pound cake. While squid contains 0.998mg of copper, pound cake contains only 0.042mg.
  • Pound cake has less cholesterol.

Mollusks, cuttlefish, mixed species, cooked, moist heat and Cake, pound, commercially prepared, butter (includes fresh and frozen) are the varieties used in this article.

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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 5.7% 14% 13% 56% 14% 12% 60% 49% 14% 27%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +650%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +283%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +327.5%
Contains more IronIron +632.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +2276.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +704.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +314.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +90%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1692%
Contains less SodiumSodium -49.3%

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 0% 23% 13% 12% 43% 57% 30% 29% 8.3% 45% 4.3% 32% 36%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +190%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +594.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +35.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +85.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +650%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1400%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +917.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +75%

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
5% 14% 54% 26%
Protein: 5 g
Fats: 13.96 g
Carbs: 53.64 g
Water: 25.87 g
Other: 1.53 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +549.6%
Contains more WaterWater +136.3%
Contains more OtherOther +119.6%
Contains more FatsFats +897.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +3170.7%

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
43% 27% 30%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.811 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.419 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -95.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1764.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1175.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Squid Pound cake DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 5.4µg 0.36µg 210%
Selenium 89.6µg 5µg 154%
Iron 10.84mg 1.48mg 117%
Vitamin B2 1.729mg 0.249mg 114%
Copper 0.998mg 0.042mg 106%
Phosphorus 580mg 140mg 63%
Protein 32.48g 5g 55%
Cholesterol 224mg 66mg 53%
Zinc 3.46mg 0.43mg 28%
Saturated fat 0.236g 4.811g 21%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.268g 3.419g 21%
Fats 1.4g 13.96g 19%
Vitamin B6 0.27mg 0.036mg 18%
Carbs 1.64g 53.64g 17%
Sodium 744mg 377mg 16%
Vitamin A 203µg 70µg 15%
Potassium 637mg 149mg 14%
Threonine 1.398mg 153mg 14%
Calcium 180mg 47mg 13%
Vitamin B1 0.017mg 0.173mg 13%
Choline 65.6mg 12%
Magnesium 60mg 8mg 12%
Calories 158kcal 353kcal 10%
Vitamin C 8.5mg 0mg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.9mg 0.485mg 8%
Monounsaturated fat 0.162g 3.02g 7%
Starch 17.36g 7%
Folate 24µg 42µg 5%
Manganese 0.209mg 0.11mg 4%
Vitamin B3 2.189mg 1.615mg 4%
Vitamin D 0.8µg 4%
Vitamin E 0.65mg 4%
Vitamin D 34IU 4%
Fiber 0g 0.6g 2%
Vitamin K 1.7µg 1%
Net carbs 1.64g 53.04g N/A
Sugar 33.36g N/A
Trans fat 0.192g N/A
Tryptophan 0.364mg 0.041mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.414mg 0.204mg 0%
Leucine 2.287mg 0.397mg 0%
Lysine 2.427mg 0.198mg 0%
Methionine 0.733mg 0.117mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.164mg 0.239mg 0%
Valine 1.419mg 0.249mg 0%
Histidine 0.624mg 0.117mg 0%
Fructose 0.33g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.078g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.132g 0.007g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.372g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.012g 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.895g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Squid Pound cake
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
26%
Pound cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
185%
Squid
26%
Pound cake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Squid
Squid is lower in Sugar (difference - 33.36g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Squid
Squid is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.575g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Squid
Squid is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Squid
Squid is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pound cake
Pound cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 158mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pound cake
Pound cake contains less Sodium (difference - 367mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Pound cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172704/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.