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Squid vs. Nougat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Squid and Nougat

  • Squid is higher than Nougat in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B2, Copper, Phosphorus, Zinc, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Squid covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 225% more than Nougat.

Food varieties used in this article are Mollusks, cuttlefish, mixed species, cooked, moist heat and Candies, nougat, with almonds.

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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
:
2
Nougat
Contains more Calcium +462.5%
Contains more Iron +1737.3%
Contains more Magnesium +87.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +954.5%
Contains more Potassium +506.7%
Contains more Zinc +723.8%
Contains more Copper +644.8%
Contains more Selenium +3346.2%
Contains less Sodium -95.6%
Contains more Manganese +45.5%
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 10% 23% 23% 24% 10% 5% 12% 45% 40% 15%
Contains more Calcium +462.5%
Contains more Iron +1737.3%
Contains more Magnesium +87.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +954.5%
Contains more Potassium +506.7%
Contains more Zinc +723.8%
Contains more Copper +644.8%
Contains more Selenium +3346.2%
Contains less Sodium -95.6%
Contains more Manganese +45.5%

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
:
3
Nougat
Contains more Vitamin A +67400%
Contains more Vitamin C +2733.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +30.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1068.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +357.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1400%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1250%
Contains more Folate +380%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +53900%
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 1% 56% 0% 1% 4% 35% 9% 4% 5% 4% 2% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +67400%
Contains more Vitamin C +2733.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +30.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1068.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +357.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1400%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1250%
Contains more Folate +380%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +53900%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Squid
3
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2
Nougat
Contains more Protein +875.4%
Contains more Water +2742.8%
Contains more Other +630.4%
Contains more Fats +19.3%
Contains more Carbs +5533.5%
32% 61% 3%
Protein: 32.48 g
Fats: 1.4 g
Carbs: 1.64 g
Water: 61.12 g
Other: 3.36 g
3% 2% 92% 2%
Protein: 3.33 g
Fats: 1.67 g
Carbs: 92.39 g
Water: 2.15 g
Other: 0.46 g
Contains more Protein +875.4%
Contains more Water +2742.8%
Contains more Other +630.4%
Contains more Fats +19.3%
Contains more Carbs +5533.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Squid
3
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0
Nougat
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +∞%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +∞%
35% 24% 40%
Saturated Fat: 0.236 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.162 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.268 g
100%
Saturated Fat: 1.667 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +∞%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +∞%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Squid Nougat
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 Squid Nougat Opinion
Net carbs 1.64g 89.09g Nougat
Protein 32.48g 3.33g Squid
Fats 1.4g 1.67g Nougat
Carbs 1.64g 92.39g Nougat
Calories 158kcal 398kcal Nougat
Sugar 44.97g Squid
Fiber 0g 3.3g Nougat
Calcium 180mg 32mg Squid
Iron 10.84mg 0.59mg Squid
Magnesium 60mg 32mg Squid
Phosphorus 580mg 55mg Squid
Potassium 637mg 105mg Squid
Sodium 744mg 33mg Nougat
Zinc 3.46mg 0.42mg Squid
Copper 0.998mg 0.134mg Squid
Manganese 0.209mg 0.304mg Nougat
Selenium 89.6µg 2.6µg Squid
Vitamin A 675IU 1IU Squid
Vitamin A RAE 203µg 0µg Squid
Vitamin E 2.77mg Nougat
Vitamin C 8.5mg 0.3mg Squid
Vitamin B1 0.017mg 0.013mg Squid
Vitamin B2 1.729mg 0.148mg Squid
Vitamin B3 2.189mg 0.478mg Squid
Vitamin B5 0.9mg 0.06mg Squid
Vitamin B6 0.27mg 0.02mg Squid
Folate 24µg 5µg Squid
Vitamin B12 5.4µg 0.01µg Squid
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 Nougat
Saturated Fat 0.236g 1.667g 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 0g Squid
Polyunsaturated fat 0.268g 0g Squid

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Squid Nougat
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
10%
Nougat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
185%
Squid
20%
Nougat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Squid
Squid is lower in Sugar (difference - 44.97g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Squid
Squid is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.431g)
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 - $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?
Nougat
Nougat contains less Sodium (difference - 711mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Nougat
Nougat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 224mg)

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. Nougat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169060/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.