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Squid vs. Shortbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between squid and shortbread

  • Squid has more vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B2, copper, iron, phosphorus, and zinc, while shortbread has more vitamin B1.
  • Squid's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 225% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Mollusks, cuttlefish, mixed species, cooked, moist heat and Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain.

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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 10% 3.9% 7.8% 112% 30% 13% 28% 46% 51% 34%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +328.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1284.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +623.9%
Contains more IronIron +263.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +1008.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +606.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +778.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1345.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -52.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +88%

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% 0% 49% 0% 88% 72% 61% 19% 16% 0% 28% 61% 0.49%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +450.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +180.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +280.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1976.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +49.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +237.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Squid
3
32% 61% 3%
Protein: 32.48 g
Fats: 1.4 g
Carbs: 1.64 g
Water: 61.12 g
Other: 3.36 g
5% 26% 64% 4%
Protein: 5.37 g
Fats: 26.22 g
Carbs: 63.78 g
Water: 3.6 g
Other: 1.03 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +504.8%
Contains more WaterWater +1597.8%
Contains more OtherOther +226.2%
Contains more FatsFats +1772.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +3789%

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
35% 29% 36%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.105 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.708 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 8.326 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -97.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +4040.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3006.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Squid Shortbread
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 Shortbread DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 5.4µg 0µg 225%
Selenium 89.6µg 6.2µg 152%
Vitamin B2 1.729mg 0.314mg 109%
Copper 0.998mg 0.09mg 101%
Iron 10.84mg 2.98mg 98%
Cholesterol 224mg 0mg 75%
Phosphorus 580mg 66mg 73%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.268g 8.326g 54%
Protein 32.48g 5.37g 54%
Fats 1.4g 26.22g 38%
Saturated fat 0.236g 8.105g 36%
Vitamin B1 0.017mg 0.353mg 28%
Zinc 3.46mg 0.49mg 27%
Vitamin A 203µg 0µg 23%
Carbs 1.64g 63.78g 21%
Calories 158kcal 514kcal 18%
Starch 40.47g 17%
Sodium 744mg 353mg 17%
Calcium 180mg 13mg 17%
Monounsaturated fat 0.162g 6.708g 16%
Vitamin E 2.44mg 16%
Potassium 637mg 88mg 16%
Vitamin B6 0.27mg 0.071mg 15%
Folate 24µg 81µg 14%
Vitamin B5 0.9mg 0.321mg 12%
Magnesium 60mg 14mg 11%
Vitamin K 11µg 9%
Vitamin C 8.5mg 0mg 9%
Manganese 0.209mg 0.393mg 8%
Vitamin B3 2.189mg 3.275mg 7%
Fiber 0g 1.3g 5%
Net carbs 1.64g 62.48g N/A
Sugar 21.65g N/A
Trans fat 0.714g N/A
Choline 0.9mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.364mg 0%
Threonine 1.398mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.414mg 0%
Leucine 2.287mg 0%
Lysine 2.427mg 0%
Methionine 0.733mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.164mg 0%
Valine 1.419mg 0%
Histidine 0.624mg 0%
Fructose 0.3g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.078g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.132g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.885g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.012g 0.002g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.033g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 7.253g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Squid Shortbread
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
30%
Shortbread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
185%
Squid
34%
Shortbread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Squid
Squid is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.65g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Squid
Squid is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.869g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Squid
Squid is lower in glycemic index (difference - 64)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Squid
Squid is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shortbread
Shortbread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 224mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shortbread
Shortbread contains less Sodium (difference - 391mg)
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. Shortbread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174967/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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