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Squid vs. Spinach raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Squid and Spinach raw?

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

We used Mollusks, cuttlefish, mixed species, cooked, moist heat and Spinach, raw 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.
Contains more Calcium +81.8%
Contains more Iron +300%
Contains more Phosphorus +1083.7%
Contains more Potassium +14.2%
Contains more Zinc +552.8%
Contains more Copper +667.7%
Contains more Selenium +8860%
Contains more Magnesium +31.7%
Contains less Sodium -89.4%
Contains more Manganese +329.2%
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 30% 102% 57% 22% 50% 11% 15% 44% 117% 6%
Contains more Calcium +81.8%
Contains more Iron +300%
Contains more Phosphorus +1083.7%
Contains more Potassium +14.2%
Contains more Zinc +552.8%
Contains more Copper +667.7%
Contains more Selenium +8860%
Contains more Magnesium +31.7%
Contains less Sodium -89.4%
Contains more Manganese +329.2%

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
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Contains more Vitamin B2 +814.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +202.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1284.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +38.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +1289.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +230.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +358.8%
Contains more Folate +708.3%
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 563% 41% 0% 94% 20% 44% 14% 4% 45% 146% 0% 1208%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +814.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +202.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1284.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +38.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +1289.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +230.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +358.8%
Contains more Folate +708.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +1035.7%
Contains more Fats +259%
Contains more Other +95.3%
Contains more Carbs +121.3%
Contains more Water +49.5%
32% 61% 3%
Protein: 32.48 g
Fats: 1.4 g
Carbs: 1.64 g
Water: 61.12 g
Other: 3.36 g
3% 4% 91% 2%
Protein: 2.86 g
Fats: 0.39 g
Carbs: 3.63 g
Water: 91.4 g
Other: 1.72 g
Contains more Protein +1035.7%
Contains more Fats +259%
Contains more Other +95.3%
Contains more Carbs +121.3%
Contains more Water +49.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1520%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +62.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -73.3%
35% 24% 40%
Saturated Fat: 0.236 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.162 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.268 g
26% 4% 69%
Saturated Fat: 0.063 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.165 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1520%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +62.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -73.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Squid Spinach raw Opinion
Net carbs 1.64g 1.43g Squid
Protein 32.48g 2.86g Squid
Fats 1.4g 0.39g Squid
Carbs 1.64g 3.63g Spinach raw
Calories 158kcal 23kcal Squid
Fructose 0.15g Spinach raw
Sugar 0.42g Squid
Fiber 0g 2.2g Spinach raw
Calcium 180mg 99mg Squid
Iron 10.84mg 2.71mg Squid
Magnesium 60mg 79mg Spinach raw
Phosphorus 580mg 49mg Squid
Potassium 637mg 558mg Squid
Sodium 744mg 79mg Spinach raw
Zinc 3.46mg 0.53mg Squid
Copper 0.998mg 0.13mg Squid
Manganese 0.209mg 0.897mg Spinach raw
Selenium 89.6µg 1µg Squid
Vitamin A 675IU 9377IU Spinach raw
Vitamin A RAE 203µg 469µg Spinach raw
Vitamin E 2.03mg Spinach raw
Vitamin C 8.5mg 28.1mg Spinach raw
Vitamin B1 0.017mg 0.078mg Spinach raw
Vitamin B2 1.729mg 0.189mg Squid
Vitamin B3 2.189mg 0.724mg Squid
Vitamin B5 0.9mg 0.065mg Squid
Vitamin B6 0.27mg 0.195mg Squid
Folate 24µg 194µg Spinach raw
Vitamin B12 5.4µg 0µg Squid
Vitamin K 482.9µg Spinach raw
Tryptophan 0.364mg 0.039mg Squid
Threonine 1.398mg 0.122mg Squid
Isoleucine 1.414mg 0.147mg Squid
Leucine 2.287mg 0.223mg Squid
Lysine 2.427mg 0.174mg Squid
Methionine 0.733mg 0.053mg Squid
Phenylalanine 1.164mg 0.129mg Squid
Valine 1.419mg 0.161mg Squid
Histidine 0.624mg 0.064mg Squid
Cholesterol 224mg 0mg Spinach raw
Saturated Fat 0.236g 0.063g Spinach raw
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 0.01g Squid
Polyunsaturated fat 0.268g 0.165g Squid

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Squid Spinach raw
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
181%
Spinach raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
185%
Squid
45%
Spinach raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Squid
Squid is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.42g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Squid
Squid is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Squid
Squid is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Squid
Squid is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spinach raw
Spinach raw contains less Sodium (difference - 665mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Spinach raw
Spinach raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 224mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Spinach raw
Spinach raw is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.173g)
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. Spinach raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168462/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.