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Table salt vs. Squid — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Table salt and Squid?

  • Squid has more Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B2, Iron, Copper, Phosphorus, Zinc, and Vitamin A RAE than Table salt.
  • Table salt's daily need coverage for Sodium is 1653% higher.
  • Squid is lower in Sodium.

We used Salt, table and Mollusks, cuttlefish, mixed species, cooked, moist heat 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.
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10
Squid
Contains more Calcium +650%
Contains more Iron +3184.8%
Contains more Magnesium +5900%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +7862.5%
Contains less Sodium -98.1%
Contains more Zinc +3360%
Contains more Copper +3226.7%
Contains more Manganese +109%
Contains more Selenium +89500%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 13% 1% 0% 1% 5056% 3% 10% 14% 1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 54% 407% 43% 249% 57% 98% 95% 333% 28% 489%
Contains more Calcium +650%
Contains more Iron +3184.8%
Contains more Magnesium +5900%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +7862.5%
Contains less Sodium -98.1%
Contains more Zinc +3360%
Contains more Copper +3226.7%
Contains more Manganese +109%
Contains more Selenium +89500%

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.
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Squid
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Other +2870.2%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +30460%
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 0.2 g
Other: 99.8 g
32% 61% 3%
Protein: 32.48 g
Fats: 1.4 g
Carbs: 1.64 g
Water: 61.12 g
Other: 3.36 g
Contains more Other +2870.2%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +30460%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Table salt Squid
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Table salt Squid Opinion
Net carbs 0g 1.64g Squid
Protein 0g 32.48g Squid
Fats 0g 1.4g Squid
Carbs 0g 1.64g Squid
Calories 0kcal 158kcal Squid
Calcium 24mg 180mg Squid
Iron 0.33mg 10.84mg Squid
Magnesium 1mg 60mg Squid
Phosphorus 0mg 580mg Squid
Potassium 8mg 637mg Squid
Sodium 38758mg 744mg Squid
Zinc 0.1mg 3.46mg Squid
Copper 0.03mg 0.998mg Squid
Manganese 0.1mg 0.209mg Squid
Selenium 0.1µg 89.6µg Squid
Vitamin A 0IU 675IU Squid
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 203µg Squid
Vitamin C 0mg 8.5mg Squid
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.017mg Squid
Vitamin B2 0mg 1.729mg Squid
Vitamin B3 0mg 2.189mg Squid
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.9mg Squid
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.27mg Squid
Folate 0µg 24µg Squid
Vitamin B12 0µg 5.4µg Squid
Tryptophan 0mg 0.364mg Squid
Threonine 0mg 1.398mg Squid
Isoleucine 0mg 1.414mg Squid
Leucine 0mg 2.287mg Squid
Lysine 0mg 2.427mg Squid
Methionine 0mg 0.733mg Squid
Phenylalanine 0mg 1.164mg Squid
Valine 0mg 1.419mg Squid
Histidine 0mg 0.624mg Squid
Cholesterol 0mg 224mg Table salt
Saturated Fat 0g 0.236g Table salt
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.132g Squid
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.078g Squid
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.012g Squid
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 0.162g Squid
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.268g Squid

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Table salt Squid
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
0%
Table salt
110%
Squid
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
510%
Table salt
185%
Squid

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Table salt
Table salt is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 224mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Table salt
Table salt is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.236g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Squid
Squid is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Squid
Squid contains less Sodium (difference - 38014mg)
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 - $0.1)
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. Table salt - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173468/nutrients
  2. Squid - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172010/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.