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Squid vs. Paprika — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between squid and paprika?

  • Squid is higher in vitamin B12 and selenium; however, paprika is richer in vitamin A, vitamin B6, fiber, iron, manganese, vitamin B3, and potassium.
  • Paprika's daily need coverage for vitamin A is 972% more.
  • Paprika has less cholesterol.

We used Mollusks, cuttlefish, mixed species, cooked, moist heat and Spices, paprika types in this article.

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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 127% 69% 201% 793% 238% 118% 135% 8.9% 207% 34%
Contains more CopperCopper +40%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +84.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1322.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +196.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +27.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +257.9%
Contains more IronIron +95%
Contains more ZincZinc +25.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -90.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +660.8%

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 3% 821% 582% 0% 83% 284% 189% 151% 494% 0% 201% 37% 28%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +844.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +40.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1113.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1841.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +359.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +178.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +693%
Contains more FolateFolate +104.2%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Squid
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32% 61% 3%
Protein: 32.48 g
Fats: 1.4 g
Carbs: 1.64 g
Water: 61.12 g
Other: 3.36 g
14% 13% 54% 11% 8%
Protein: 14.14 g
Fats: 12.89 g
Carbs: 53.99 g
Water: 11.24 g
Other: 7.74 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +129.7%
Contains more WaterWater +443.8%
Contains more FatsFats +820.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +3192.1%
Contains more OtherOther +130.4%

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
18% 15% 67%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.14 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.695 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.766 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -89%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +946.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2797.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Squid Paprika
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 vitamins ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Squid Paprika DV% diff.
Vitamin A 203µg 2463µg 251%
Vitamin B12 5.4µg 0µg 225%
Vitamin E 29.1mg 194%
Selenium 89.6µg 6.3µg 151%
Vitamin B6 0.27mg 2.141mg 144%
Fiber 0g 34.9g 140%
Iron 10.84mg 21.14mg 129%
Cholesterol 224mg 0mg 75%
Vitamin K 80.3µg 67%
Manganese 0.209mg 1.59mg 60%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.268g 7.766g 50%
Vitamin B3 2.189mg 10.06mg 49%
Potassium 637mg 2280mg 48%
Phosphorus 580mg 314mg 38%
Vitamin B2 1.729mg 1.23mg 38%
Protein 32.48g 14.14g 37%
Copper 0.998mg 0.713mg 32%
Vitamin B5 0.9mg 2.51mg 32%
Sodium 744mg 68mg 29%
Magnesium 60mg 178mg 28%
Vitamin B1 0.017mg 0.33mg 26%
Fats 1.4g 12.89g 18%
Carbs 1.64g 53.99g 17%
Saturated fat 0.236g 2.14g 9%
Choline 51.5mg 9%
Fructose 6.71g 8%
Vitamin C 8.5mg 0.9mg 8%
Zinc 3.46mg 4.33mg 8%
Calories 158kcal 282kcal 6%
Folate 24µg 49µg 6%
Calcium 180mg 229mg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 0.162g 1.695g 4%
Net carbs 1.64g 19.09g N/A
Sugar 10.34g N/A
Tryptophan 0.364mg 0.07mg 0%
Threonine 1.398mg 0.49mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.414mg 0.57mg 0%
Leucine 2.287mg 0.92mg 0%
Lysine 2.427mg 0.69mg 0%
Methionine 0.733mg 0.2mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.164mg 0.61mg 0%
Valine 1.419mg 0.75mg 0%
Histidine 0.624mg 0.25mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.078g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.132g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.453g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.012g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Squid Paprika
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
221%
Paprika
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
185%
Squid
193%
Paprika

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Squid
Squid is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.34g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Squid
Squid is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.904g)
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 - $2.6)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Paprika
Paprika is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 224mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Paprika
Paprika contains less Sodium (difference - 676mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Paprika
Paprika is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Paprika - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171329/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.