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Squid vs. Pretzel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Squid and Pretzel?

  • Squid is richer in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B2, Copper, Iron, and Phosphorus, while Pretzel is higher in Folate, Manganese, and Vitamin B1.
  • Squid's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 225% higher.

We used Mollusks, cuttlefish, mixed species, cooked, moist heat and Snacks, pretzels, hard, plain, salted types in this comparison.

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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
9
:
Contains more Calcium +566.7%
Contains more Iron +136.7%
Contains more Magnesium +106.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +353.1%
Contains more Potassium +185.7%
Contains less Sodium -40%
Contains more Zinc +232.7%
Contains more Copper +539.7%
Contains more Selenium +1936.4%
Contains more Manganese +385.6%
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 9% 172% 21% 55% 20% 162% 29% 53% 133% 24%
Contains more Calcium +566.7%
Contains more Iron +136.7%
Contains more Magnesium +106.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +353.1%
Contains more Potassium +185.7%
Contains less Sodium -40%
Contains more Zinc +232.7%
Contains more Copper +539.7%
Contains more Selenium +1936.4%
Contains more Manganese +385.6%

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 +304.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +420.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +179.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +264.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2394.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +140.7%
Contains more Folate +591.7%
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% 10% 0% 7% 106% 77% 99% 20% 18% 125% 0% 7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +304.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +420.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +179.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +264.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2394.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +140.7%
Contains more Folate +591.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Squid
2
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Contains more Protein +223.5%
Contains more Water +1852.7%
Contains more Fats +109.3%
Contains more Carbs +4801.8%
Equal in Other - 3.51
32% 61% 3%
Protein: 32.48 g
Fats: 1.4 g
Carbs: 1.64 g
Water: 61.12 g
Other: 3.36 g
10% 3% 80% 3% 4%
Protein: 10.04 g
Fats: 2.93 g
Carbs: 80.39 g
Water: 3.13 g
Other: 3.51 g
Contains more Protein +223.5%
Contains more Water +1852.7%
Contains more Fats +109.3%
Contains more Carbs +4801.8%
Equal in Other - 3.51

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Squid
1
:
Contains less Saturated Fat -39.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +348.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +381.7%
35% 24% 40%
Saturated Fat: 0.236 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.162 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.268 g
16% 30% 54%
Saturated Fat: 0.391 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.727 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.291 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -39.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +348.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +381.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Squid Pretzel Opinion
Net carbs 1.64g 76.99g Pretzel
Protein 32.48g 10.04g Squid
Fats 1.4g 2.93g Pretzel
Carbs 1.64g 80.39g Pretzel
Calories 158kcal 384kcal Pretzel
Starch 72.58g Pretzel
Fructose 0.31g Pretzel
Sugar 2.21g Squid
Fiber 0g 3.4g Pretzel
Calcium 180mg 27mg Squid
Iron 10.84mg 4.58mg Squid
Magnesium 60mg 29mg Squid
Phosphorus 580mg 128mg Squid
Potassium 637mg 223mg Squid
Sodium 744mg 1240mg Squid
Zinc 3.46mg 1.04mg Squid
Copper 0.998mg 0.156mg Squid
Manganese 0.209mg 1.015mg Pretzel
Selenium 89.6µg 4.4µg Squid
Vitamin A 675IU 0IU Squid
Vitamin A RAE 203µg 0µg Squid
Vitamin E 0.47mg Pretzel
Vitamin C 8.5mg 2.1mg Squid
Vitamin B1 0.017mg 0.424mg Pretzel
Vitamin B2 1.729mg 0.332mg Squid
Vitamin B3 2.189mg 5.27mg Pretzel
Vitamin B5 0.9mg 0.322mg Squid
Vitamin B6 0.27mg 0.074mg Squid
Folate 24µg 166µg Pretzel
Vitamin B12 5.4µg 0µg Squid
Vitamin K 2.8µg Pretzel
Tryptophan 0.364mg 0.097mg Squid
Threonine 1.398mg 0.25mg Squid
Isoleucine 1.414mg 0.407mg Squid
Leucine 2.287mg 0.757mg Squid
Lysine 2.427mg 0.257mg Squid
Methionine 0.733mg 0.177mg Squid
Phenylalanine 1.164mg 0.52mg Squid
Valine 1.419mg 0.48mg Squid
Histidine 0.624mg 0.22mg Squid
Cholesterol 224mg 0mg Pretzel
Trans Fat 0.004g Squid
Saturated Fat 0.236g 0.391g 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 0.727g Pretzel
Polyunsaturated fat 0.268g 1.291g Pretzel
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.223g Pretzel
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Pretzel
Omega-3 - ALA 0.063g Pretzel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Squid Pretzel
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
39%
Pretzel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
185%
Squid
67%
Pretzel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Squid
Squid is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.21g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Squid
Squid contains less Sodium (difference - 496mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Squid
Squid is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.155g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Squid
Squid is lower in glycemic index (difference - 83)
Which food is cheaper?
Squid
Squid is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Squid
Squid is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pretzel
Pretzel 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. Pretzel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167555/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.