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Squid vs. Tamarind — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Squid and Tamarind

  • Squid has more Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B2, Copper, Iron, Phosphorus, and Zinc, while Tamarind 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 Tamarinds, raw.

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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 +143.2%
Contains more Iron +287.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +413.3%
Contains more Zinc +3360%
Contains more Copper +1060.5%
Contains more Selenium +6792.3%
Contains more Magnesium +53.3%
Contains less Sodium -96.2%
Equal in Potassium - 628
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 23% 105% 66% 49% 56% 4% 3% 29% 0% 8%
Contains more Calcium +143.2%
Contains more Iron +287.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +413.3%
Contains more Zinc +3360%
Contains more Copper +1060.5%
Contains more Selenium +6792.3%
Contains more Magnesium +53.3%
Contains less Sodium -96.2%
Equal in Potassium - 628

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
8
:
Contains more Vitamin A +2150%
Contains more Vitamin C +142.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1037.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +13%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +529.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +309.1%
Contains more Folate +71.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2417.6%
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 2% 2% 0% 12% 108% 36% 37% 9% 16% 11% 0% 7%
Contains more Vitamin A +2150%
Contains more Vitamin C +142.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1037.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +13%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +529.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +309.1%
Contains more Folate +71.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2417.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Squid
4
:
Contains more Protein +1060%
Contains more Fats +133.3%
Contains more Water +94.6%
Contains more Other +24.4%
Contains more Carbs +3711%
32% 61% 3%
Protein: 32.48 g
Fats: 1.4 g
Carbs: 1.64 g
Water: 61.12 g
Other: 3.36 g
3% 63% 31% 3%
Protein: 2.8 g
Fats: 0.6 g
Carbs: 62.5 g
Water: 31.4 g
Other: 2.7 g
Contains more Protein +1060%
Contains more Fats +133.3%
Contains more Water +94.6%
Contains more Other +24.4%
Contains more Carbs +3711%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Squid
2
:
Contains less Saturated Fat -13.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +354.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +11.7%
35% 24% 40%
Saturated Fat: 0.236 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.162 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.268 g
53% 35% 12%
Saturated Fat: 0.272 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.181 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.059 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -13.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +354.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +11.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Squid Tamarind Opinion
Net carbs 1.64g 57.4g Tamarind
Protein 32.48g 2.8g Squid
Fats 1.4g 0.6g Squid
Carbs 1.64g 62.5g Tamarind
Calories 158kcal 239kcal Tamarind
Sugar 38.8g Squid
Fiber 0g 5.1g Tamarind
Calcium 180mg 74mg Squid
Iron 10.84mg 2.8mg Squid
Magnesium 60mg 92mg Tamarind
Phosphorus 580mg 113mg Squid
Potassium 637mg 628mg Squid
Sodium 744mg 28mg Tamarind
Zinc 3.46mg 0.1mg Squid
Copper 0.998mg 0.086mg Squid
Manganese 0.209mg Squid
Selenium 89.6µg 1.3µg Squid
Vitamin A 675IU 30IU Squid
Vitamin A RAE 203µg 2µg Squid
Vitamin E 0.1mg Tamarind
Vitamin C 8.5mg 3.5mg Squid
Vitamin B1 0.017mg 0.428mg Tamarind
Vitamin B2 1.729mg 0.152mg Squid
Vitamin B3 2.189mg 1.938mg Squid
Vitamin B5 0.9mg 0.143mg Squid
Vitamin B6 0.27mg 0.066mg Squid
Folate 24µg 14µg Squid
Vitamin B12 5.4µg 0µg Squid
Vitamin K 2.8µg Tamarind
Tryptophan 0.364mg 0.018mg Squid
Threonine 1.398mg Squid
Isoleucine 1.414mg Squid
Leucine 2.287mg Squid
Lysine 2.427mg 0.139mg Squid
Methionine 0.733mg 0.014mg Squid
Phenylalanine 1.164mg Squid
Valine 1.419mg Squid
Histidine 0.624mg Squid
Cholesterol 224mg 0mg Tamarind
Saturated Fat 0.236g 0.272g 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 0.181g Tamarind
Polyunsaturated fat 0.268g 0.059g Squid

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Squid Tamarind
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
20%
Tamarind
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
185%
Squid
34%
Tamarind

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tamarind
Tamarind contains less Sodium (difference - 716mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tamarind
Tamarind is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 224mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Squid
Squid is lower in Sugar (difference - 38.8g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Squid
Squid is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.036g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Squid
Squid is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is cheaper?
Squid
Squid is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Squid
Squid is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Squid
Squid is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Tamarind - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167763/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.