Squid vs. Powdered milk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between squid and powdered milk
- Squid has more selenium, iron, copper, vitamin B12, and vitamin B2, while powdered milk has more calcium, phosphorus, and vitamin B5.
- Squid's daily need coverage for selenium is 133% higher.
- Powdered milk contains 23 times less iron than squid. Squid contains 10.84mg of iron, while powdered milk contains 0.47mg.
- The amount of cholesterol in powdered milk is lower.
The food types used in this comparison are Mollusks, cuttlefish, mixed species, cooked, moist heat and Milk, dry, whole, without added vitamin D.
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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 IronIron | +2206.4% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +1147.5% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +422.5% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +449.7% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +41.7% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +406.7% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +108.8% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +33.8% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -50.1% |
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.
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +43.5% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +238.9% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +66.2% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +27.1% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1564.7% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +152.3% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +11.9% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +54.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
32.48 g
Fats:
1.4 g
Carbs:
1.64 g
Water:
61.12 g
Other:
3.36 g
Protein:
26.32 g
Fats:
26.71 g
Carbs:
38.42 g
Water:
2.47 g
Other:
6.08 g
Contains more ProteinProtein | +23.4% |
Contains more WaterWater | +2374.5% |
Contains more FatsFats | +1807.9% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +2242.7% |
Contains more OtherOther | +81% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.236 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.162 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.268 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
16.742 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.924 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.665 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -98.6% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +4791.4% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +148.1% |
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 Sugar |
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Lower in Saturated fat |
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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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Rich in vitamins |
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Rich in minerals | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Selenium | 89.6µg | 16.3µg | 133% |
Iron | 10.84mg | 0.47mg | 130% |
Copper | 0.998mg | 0.08mg | 102% |
Vitamin B12 | 5.4µg | 3.25µg | 90% |
Saturated fat | 0.236g | 16.742g | 75% |
Calcium | 180mg | 912mg | 73% |
Cholesterol | 224mg | 97mg | 42% |
Vitamin B2 | 1.729mg | 1.205mg | 40% |
Fats | 1.4g | 26.71g | 39% |
Phosphorus | 580mg | 776mg | 28% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.9mg | 2.271mg | 27% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.017mg | 0.283mg | 22% |
Choline | 117.4mg | 21% | |
Potassium | 637mg | 1330mg | 20% |
Monounsaturated fat | 0.162g | 7.924g | 19% |
Calories | 158kcal | 496kcal | 17% |
Sodium | 744mg | 371mg | 16% |
Protein | 32.48g | 26.32g | 12% |
Carbs | 1.64g | 38.42g | 12% |
Vitamin B3 | 2.189mg | 0.646mg | 10% |
Manganese | 0.209mg | 0.04mg | 7% |
Magnesium | 60mg | 85mg | 6% |
Vitamin A | 203µg | 258µg | 6% |
Vitamin E | 0.58mg | 4% | |
Vitamin D | 0.5µg | 3% | |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.268g | 0.665g | 3% |
Vitamin D | 20IU | 3% | |
Folate | 24µg | 37µg | 3% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.27mg | 0.302mg | 2% |
Vitamin K | 2.2µg | 2% | |
Zinc | 3.46mg | 3.34mg | 1% |
Vitamin C | 8.5mg | 8.6mg | 0% |
Net carbs | 1.64g | 38.42g | N/A |
Sugar | 38.42g | N/A | |
Tryptophan | 0.364mg | 0.371mg | 0% |
Threonine | 1.398mg | 1.188mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 1.414mg | 1.592mg | 0% |
Leucine | 2.287mg | 2.578mg | 0% |
Lysine | 2.427mg | 2.087mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.733mg | 0.66mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 1.164mg | 1.271mg | 0% |
Valine | 1.419mg | 1.762mg | 0% |
Histidine | 0.624mg | 0.714mg | 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
104%

93%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
185%

106%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Squid is lower in Sugar (difference - 38.42g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Squid is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 16.506g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Squid is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?

Squid is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Powdered milk is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 127mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Powdered milk contains less Sodium (difference - 373mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?

Powdered milk is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
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