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Squid vs. Sesame — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between squid and sesame

  • Squid has more vitamin B12, vitamin B2, and selenium; however, sesame has more copper, manganese, calcium, magnesium, vitamin B1, and fiber.
  • Sesame's daily need coverage for copper is 343% more.
  • Sesame is lower in cholesterol.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Mollusks, cuttlefish, mixed species, cooked, moist heat and Seeds, sesame seeds, whole, dried.

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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
2
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%
Sesame
7
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 251% 293% 41% 546% 1361% 211% 270% 1.4% 321% 188%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +36.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +160.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +485%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +441.7%
Contains more IronIron +34.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +309%
Contains more ZincZinc +124%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1077%
~equal in Phosphorus ~629mg

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
5
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%
Sesame
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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 0% 0% 5% 0% 198% 57% 85% 3% 182% 0% 0% 73% 14%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +600%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1700%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +4552.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +106.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +192.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +304.2%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Squid
2
32% 61% 3%
Protein: 32.48 g
Fats: 1.4 g
Carbs: 1.64 g
Water: 61.12 g
Other: 3.36 g
Sesame
3
18% 50% 23% 5% 4%
Protein: 17.73 g
Fats: 49.67 g
Carbs: 23.45 g
Water: 4.69 g
Other: 4.46 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +83.2%
Contains more WaterWater +1203.2%
Contains more FatsFats +3447.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1329.9%
Contains more OtherOther +32.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Squid
1
35% 24% 40%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.236 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.162 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.268 g
Sesame
2
15% 40% 46%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.957 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 18.759 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 21.773 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -96.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +11479.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +8024.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Squid Sesame DV% diff.
Copper 0.998mg 4.082mg 343%
Vitamin B12 5.4µg 0µg 225%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.268g 21.773g 143%
Vitamin B2 1.729mg 0.247mg 114%
Selenium 89.6µg 34.4µg 100%
Manganese 0.209mg 2.46mg 98%
Calcium 180mg 975mg 80%
Cholesterol 224mg 0mg 75%
Fats 1.4g 49.67g 74%
Magnesium 60mg 351mg 69%
Vitamin B1 0.017mg 0.791mg 65%
Fiber 0g 11.8g 47%
Monounsaturated fat 0.162g 18.759g 46%
Iron 10.84mg 14.55mg 46%
Vitamin B6 0.27mg 0.79mg 40%
Zinc 3.46mg 7.75mg 39%
Sodium 744mg 11mg 32%
Saturated fat 0.236g 6.957g 31%
Protein 32.48g 17.73g 30%
Vitamin A 203µg 0µg 23%
Calories 158kcal 573kcal 21%
Folate 24µg 97µg 18%
Vitamin B5 0.9mg 0.05mg 17%
Vitamin B3 2.189mg 4.515mg 15%
Vitamin C 8.5mg 0mg 9%
Phosphorus 580mg 629mg 7%
Carbs 1.64g 23.45g 7%
Potassium 637mg 468mg 5%
Choline 25.6mg 5%
Vitamin E 0.25mg 2%
Net carbs 1.64g 11.65g N/A
Sugar 0.3g N/A
Tryptophan 0.364mg 0.388mg 0%
Threonine 1.398mg 0.736mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.414mg 0.763mg 0%
Leucine 2.287mg 1.358mg 0%
Lysine 2.427mg 0.569mg 0%
Methionine 0.733mg 0.586mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.164mg 0.94mg 0%
Valine 1.419mg 0.99mg 0%
Histidine 0.624mg 0.522mg 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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Squid Sesame
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
47%
Sesame
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
185%
Squid
348%
Sesame

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Squid
Squid is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Squid
Squid is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.721g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Squid
Squid is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Squid
Squid is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sesame
Sesame is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 224mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sesame
Sesame contains less Sodium (difference - 733mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sesame
Sesame is relatively richer in minerals
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. Sesame - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170150/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.