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Caramel vs. Squid — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Caramel and Squid

  • Caramel has less Vitamin B12, Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B2, Copper, Phosphorus, Zinc, and Vitamin A RAE than Squid.
  • Squid covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 213% more than Caramel.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Candies, caramels and Mollusks, cuttlefish, mixed species, cooked, moist heat.

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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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Squid
Contains less Sodium -67.1%
Contains more Calcium +30.4%
Contains more Iron +7642.9%
Contains more Magnesium +252.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +408.8%
Contains more Potassium +197.7%
Contains more Zinc +686.4%
Contains more Copper +5444.4%
Contains more Manganese +1800%
Contains more Selenium +4877.8%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 42% 6% 13% 49% 19% 32% 12% 6% 2% 10%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 54% 407% 43% 249% 57% 98% 95% 333% 28% 489%
Contains less Sodium -67.1%
Contains more Calcium +30.4%
Contains more Iron +7642.9%
Contains more Magnesium +252.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +408.8%
Contains more Potassium +197.7%
Contains more Zinc +686.4%
Contains more Copper +5444.4%
Contains more Manganese +1800%
Contains more Selenium +4877.8%

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.
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Squid
Contains more Vitamin B1 +505.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +1507.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +2025%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +575.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1379.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +45.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +382.1%
Contains more Folate +500%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1700%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 10% 0% 2% 26% 60% 3% 38% 13% 3% 38% 5%
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 B1 +505.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +1507.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +2025%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +575.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1379.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +45.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +382.1%
Contains more Folate +500%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1700%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Squid
Contains more Fats +478.6%
Contains more Carbs +4595.1%
Contains more Protein +606.1%
Contains more Water +619.1%
Contains more Other +86.7%
5% 8% 77% 9% 2%
Protein: 4.6 g
Fats: 8.1 g
Carbs: 77 g
Water: 8.5 g
Other: 1.8 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 Fats +478.6%
Contains more Carbs +4595.1%
Contains more Protein +606.1%
Contains more Water +619.1%
Contains more Other +86.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Squid
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +851.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1197.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.5%
33% 21% 46%
Saturated Fat: 2.476 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.542 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.478 g
35% 24% 40%
Saturated Fat: 0.236 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.162 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.268 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +851.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1197.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Caramel Squid
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
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Caramel Squid Opinion
Net carbs 77g 1.64g Caramel
Protein 4.6g 32.48g Squid
Fats 8.1g 1.4g Caramel
Carbs 77g 1.64g Caramel
Calories 382kcal 158kcal Caramel
Sugar 65.5g Squid
Calcium 138mg 180mg Squid
Iron 0.14mg 10.84mg Squid
Magnesium 17mg 60mg Squid
Phosphorus 114mg 580mg Squid
Potassium 214mg 637mg Squid
Sodium 245mg 744mg Caramel
Zinc 0.44mg 3.46mg Squid
Copper 0.018mg 0.998mg Squid
Manganese 0.011mg 0.209mg Squid
Selenium 1.8µg 89.6µg Squid
Vitamin A 42IU 675IU Squid
Vitamin A RAE 12µg 203µg Squid
Vitamin E 0.46mg Caramel
Vitamin C 0.4mg 8.5mg Squid
Vitamin B1 0.103mg 0.017mg Caramel
Vitamin B2 0.256mg 1.729mg Squid
Vitamin B3 0.148mg 2.189mg Squid
Vitamin B5 0.62mg 0.9mg Squid
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.27mg Squid
Folate 4µg 24µg Squid
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 5.4µg Squid
Vitamin K 1.8µg Caramel
Tryptophan 0.06mg 0.364mg Squid
Threonine 0.192mg 1.398mg Squid
Isoleucine 0.258mg 1.414mg Squid
Leucine 0.417mg 2.287mg Squid
Lysine 0.338mg 2.427mg Squid
Methionine 0.107mg 0.733mg Squid
Phenylalanine 0.205mg 1.164mg Squid
Valine 0.285mg 1.419mg Squid
Histidine 0.115mg 0.624mg Squid
Cholesterol 7mg 224mg Caramel
Saturated Fat 2.476g 0.236g Squid
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.132g Squid
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.078g Squid
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.012g Squid
Monounsaturated Fat 1.542g 0.162g Caramel
Polyunsaturated fat 3.478g 0.268g Caramel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Caramel 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
16%
Caramel
110%
Squid
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Caramel
185%
Squid

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Squid
Squid is lower in Sugar (difference - 65.5g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Squid
Squid is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.24g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Squid
Squid is lower in glycemic index (difference - 65)
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
Which food contains less Sodium?
Caramel
Caramel contains less Sodium (difference - 499mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Caramel
Caramel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 217mg)

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. Caramel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167974/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.