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Squid vs. Semolina — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Squid and Semolina

  • Squid is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Selenium, Iron, Copper, Phosphorus, and Zinc, yet Semolina is higher in Manganese.
  • Squid covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 225% more than Semolina.

Food varieties used in this article are Mollusks, cuttlefish, mixed species, cooked, moist heat and Rice, white, long-grain, parboiled, unenriched, dry.

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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
8
:
Contains more Calcium +153.5%
Contains more Iron +1364.9%
Contains more Magnesium +122.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +279.1%
Contains more Potassium +266.1%
Contains more Zinc +239.2%
Contains more Copper +251.4%
Contains more Selenium +350.3%
Contains less Sodium -99.7%
Contains more Manganese +395.2%
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 22% 28% 20% 66% 16% 1% 28% 95% 135% 109%
Contains more Calcium +153.5%
Contains more Iron +1364.9%
Contains more Magnesium +122.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +279.1%
Contains more Potassium +266.1%
Contains more Zinc +239.2%
Contains more Copper +251.4%
Contains more Selenium +350.3%
Contains less Sodium -99.7%
Contains more Manganese +395.2%

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
6
:
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +3358%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +33.9%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1217.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +130.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +67.4%
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% 56% 12% 95% 41% 105% 6% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +3358%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +33.9%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1217.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +130.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +67.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Squid
4
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Contains more Protein +332.5%
Contains more Fats +35.9%
Contains more Water +519.9%
Contains more Other +373.2%
Contains more Carbs +4832.3%
32% 61% 3%
Protein: 32.48 g
Fats: 1.4 g
Carbs: 1.64 g
Water: 61.12 g
Other: 3.36 g
8% 81% 10%
Protein: 7.51 g
Fats: 1.03 g
Carbs: 80.89 g
Water: 9.86 g
Other: 0.71 g
Contains more Protein +332.5%
Contains more Fats +35.9%
Contains more Water +519.9%
Contains more Other +373.2%
Contains more Carbs +4832.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Squid
1
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Contains less Saturated Fat -19.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +59.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +20.1%
35% 24% 40%
Saturated Fat: 0.236 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.162 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.268 g
34% 30% 37%
Saturated Fat: 0.294 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.258 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.322 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -19.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +59.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +20.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Squid Semolina
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 Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Squid Semolina Opinion
Net carbs 1.64g 79.09g Semolina
Protein 32.48g 7.51g Squid
Fats 1.4g 1.03g Squid
Carbs 1.64g 80.89g Semolina
Calories 158kcal 374kcal Semolina
Starch 68.29g Semolina
Fructose 0.02g Semolina
Sugar 0.33g Squid
Fiber 0g 1.8g Semolina
Calcium 180mg 71mg Squid
Iron 10.84mg 0.74mg Squid
Magnesium 60mg 27mg Squid
Phosphorus 580mg 153mg Squid
Potassium 637mg 174mg Squid
Sodium 744mg 2mg Semolina
Zinc 3.46mg 1.02mg Squid
Copper 0.998mg 0.284mg Squid
Manganese 0.209mg 1.035mg Semolina
Selenium 89.6µg 19.9µg Squid
Vitamin A 675IU 0IU Squid
Vitamin A RAE 203µg Squid
Vitamin E 0.03mg Semolina
Vitamin C 8.5mg 0mg Squid
Vitamin B1 0.017mg 0.224mg Semolina
Vitamin B2 1.729mg 0.05mg Squid
Vitamin B3 2.189mg 5.048mg Semolina
Vitamin B5 0.9mg 0.672mg Squid
Vitamin B6 0.27mg 0.452mg Semolina
Folate 24µg 8µg Squid
Vitamin B12 5.4µg 0µg Squid
Vitamin K 0.1µg Semolina
Tryptophan 0.364mg 0.103mg Squid
Threonine 1.398mg 0.271mg Squid
Isoleucine 1.414mg 0.339mg Squid
Leucine 2.287mg 0.656mg Squid
Lysine 2.427mg 0.215mg Squid
Methionine 0.733mg 0.183mg Squid
Phenylalanine 1.164mg 0.398mg Squid
Valine 1.419mg 0.47mg Squid
Histidine 0.624mg 0.185mg Squid
Cholesterol 224mg 0mg Semolina
Saturated Fat 0.236g 0.294g 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 0.258g Semolina
Polyunsaturated fat 0.268g 0.322g Semolina

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Squid Semolina
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
26%
Semolina
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
185%
Squid
52%
Semolina

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Squid
Squid is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.33g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Squid
Squid is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.058g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Squid
Squid is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is cheaper?
Squid
Squid is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Squid
Squid is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Semolina
Semolina contains less Sodium (difference - 742mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Semolina
Semolina is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 224mg)
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. Semolina - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169758/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.