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Squid vs. Vermicelli — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Squid and Vermicelli

  • Squid has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Selenium, Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin B6, however, Vermicelli is higher in Copper.
  • Squid covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 225% more than Vermicelli.
  • Vermicelli has less Cholesterol.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Mollusks, cuttlefish, mixed species, cooked, moist heat and Vermicelli, made from soy.

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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 +227.3%
Contains more Iron +498.9%
Contains more Magnesium +2900%
Contains more Phosphorus +2800%
Contains more Potassium +21133.3%
Contains more Selenium +231.9%
Contains less Sodium -99.5%
Contains more Zinc +22.5%
Contains more Copper +92%
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 17% 68% 2% 9% 1% 1% 116% 639% 0% 148%
Contains more Calcium +227.3%
Contains more Iron +498.9%
Contains more Magnesium +2900%
Contains more Phosphorus +2800%
Contains more Potassium +21133.3%
Contains more Selenium +231.9%
Contains less Sodium -99.5%
Contains more Zinc +22.5%
Contains more Copper +92%

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
9
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Contains more Vitamin A +1724.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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 3% 11% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 10%
Contains more Vitamin A +1724.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +32380%
Contains more Fats +1300%
Contains more Water +413.6%
Contains more Carbs +4919.5%
Contains more Other +66.1%
32% 61% 3%
Protein: 32.48 g
Fats: 1.4 g
Carbs: 1.64 g
Water: 61.12 g
Other: 3.36 g
82% 12% 6%
Protein: 0.1 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 82.32 g
Water: 11.9 g
Other: 5.58 g
Contains more Protein +32380%
Contains more Fats +1300%
Contains more Water +413.6%
Contains more Carbs +4919.5%
Contains more Other +66.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1146.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +553.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.1%
35% 24% 40%
Saturated Fat: 0.236 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.162 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.268 g
21% 19% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.014 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.041 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1146.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +553.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Squid Vermicelli
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar 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 Vermicelli Opinion
Net carbs 1.64g 78.42g Vermicelli
Protein 32.48g 0.1g Squid
Fats 1.4g 0.1g Squid
Carbs 1.64g 82.32g Vermicelli
Calories 158kcal 331kcal Vermicelli
Sugar 17.44g Squid
Fiber 0g 3.9g Vermicelli
Calcium 180mg 55mg Squid
Iron 10.84mg 1.81mg Squid
Magnesium 60mg 2mg Squid
Phosphorus 580mg 20mg Squid
Potassium 637mg 3mg Squid
Sodium 744mg 4mg Vermicelli
Zinc 3.46mg 4.24mg Vermicelli
Copper 0.998mg 1.916mg Vermicelli
Manganese 0.209mg Squid
Selenium 89.6µg 27µg Squid
Vitamin A 675IU 37IU Squid
Vitamin A RAE 203µg 2µg Squid
Vitamin E 0.51mg Vermicelli
Vitamin C 8.5mg 0mg Squid
Vitamin B1 0.017mg 0mg Squid
Vitamin B2 1.729mg 0mg Squid
Vitamin B3 2.189mg 0mg Squid
Vitamin B5 0.9mg Squid
Vitamin B6 0.27mg 0mg Squid
Folate 24µg 0µg Squid
Vitamin B12 5.4µg 0µg Squid
Vitamin K 3.8µg Vermicelli
Tryptophan 0.364mg Squid
Threonine 1.398mg Squid
Isoleucine 1.414mg Squid
Leucine 2.287mg Squid
Lysine 2.427mg Squid
Methionine 0.733mg Squid
Phenylalanine 1.164mg Squid
Valine 1.419mg Squid
Histidine 0.624mg Squid
Cholesterol 224mg 0mg Vermicelli
Saturated Fat 0.236g 0.014g Vermicelli
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 0.013g Squid
Polyunsaturated fat 0.268g 0.041g Squid

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Squid Vermicelli
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
2%
Vermicelli
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
185%
Squid
100%
Vermicelli

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Vermicelli
Vermicelli contains less Sodium (difference - 740mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Vermicelli
Vermicelli is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 224mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Vermicelli
Vermicelli is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.222g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Squid
Squid is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.44g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Squid
Squid is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
Which food is cheaper?
Squid
Squid is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
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. Vermicelli - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169884/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.