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Squid vs. Candy bar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Squid and Candy bar?

  • Squid is richer in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B2, and Phosphorus, while Candy bar is higher in Vitamin B6, Manganese, and Vitamin B3.
  • Candy bar's daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 is 11748% higher.
  • Candy bar is lower in Cholesterol.

We used Mollusks, cuttlefish, mixed species, cooked, moist heat and Candies, peanut bar 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.
Contains more Calcium +130.8%
Contains more Iron +1017.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +88.3%
Contains more Potassium +56.5%
Contains more Copper +28.9%
Contains more Selenium +1806.4%
Contains more Magnesium +83.3%
Contains less Sodium -79%
Contains more Zinc +13.9%
Contains more Manganese +494.7%
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 24% 37% 79% 132% 36% 21% 108% 258% 163% 26%
Contains more Calcium +130.8%
Contains more Iron +1017.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +88.3%
Contains more Potassium +56.5%
Contains more Copper +28.9%
Contains more Selenium +1806.4%
Contains more Magnesium +83.3%
Contains less Sodium -79%
Contains more Zinc +13.9%
Contains more Manganese +494.7%

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
5
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1135%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +488.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +261.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +56566.7%
Contains more Folate +212.5%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.83
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 0% 82% 0% 0% 25% 33% 149% 50% 35308% 57% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1135%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +488.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +261.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +56566.7%
Contains more Folate +212.5%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.83

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +109.5%
Contains more Water +3720%
Contains more Other +86.7%
Contains more Fats +2307.1%
Contains more Carbs +2790.2%
32% 61% 3%
Protein: 32.48 g
Fats: 1.4 g
Carbs: 1.64 g
Water: 61.12 g
Other: 3.36 g
16% 34% 47% 2%
Protein: 15.5 g
Fats: 33.7 g
Carbs: 47.4 g
Water: 1.6 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more Protein +109.5%
Contains more Water +3720%
Contains more Other +86.7%
Contains more Fats +2307.1%
Contains more Carbs +2790.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -95%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +10221.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3873.9%
35% 24% 40%
Saturated Fat: 0.236 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.162 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.268 g
15% 52% 33%
Saturated Fat: 4.678 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 16.721 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 10.65 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -95%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +10221.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3873.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Squid Candy bar Opinion
Net carbs 1.64g 43.3g Candy bar
Protein 32.48g 15.5g Squid
Fats 1.4g 33.7g Candy bar
Carbs 1.64g 47.4g Candy bar
Calories 158kcal 522kcal Candy bar
Sugar 42.22g Squid
Fiber 0g 4.1g Candy bar
Calcium 180mg 78mg Squid
Iron 10.84mg 0.97mg Squid
Magnesium 60mg 110mg Candy bar
Phosphorus 580mg 308mg Squid
Potassium 637mg 407mg Squid
Sodium 744mg 156mg Candy bar
Zinc 3.46mg 3.94mg Candy bar
Copper 0.998mg 0.774mg Squid
Manganese 0.209mg 1.243mg Candy bar
Selenium 89.6µg 4.7µg Squid
Vitamin A 675IU 0IU Squid
Vitamin A RAE 203µg 0µg Squid
Vitamin E 4.1mg Candy bar
Vitamin C 8.5mg 0mg Squid
Vitamin B1 0.017mg 0.1mg Candy bar
Vitamin B2 1.729mg 0.14mg Squid
Vitamin B3 2.189mg 7.922mg Candy bar
Vitamin B5 0.9mg 0.83mg Squid
Vitamin B6 0.27mg 153mg Candy bar
Folate 24µg 75µg Candy bar
Vitamin B12 5.4µg 0µg Squid
Tryptophan 0.364mg 0.149mg Squid
Threonine 1.398mg 0.52mg Squid
Isoleucine 1.414mg 0.534mg Squid
Leucine 2.287mg 0.986mg Squid
Lysine 2.427mg 0.545mg Squid
Methionine 0.733mg 0.185mg Squid
Phenylalanine 1.164mg 0.787mg Squid
Valine 1.419mg 0.638mg Squid
Histidine 0.624mg 0.385mg Squid
Cholesterol 224mg 0mg Candy bar
Saturated Fat 0.236g 4.678g 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 16.721g Candy bar
Polyunsaturated fat 0.268g 10.65g Candy bar

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Squid Candy bar
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
2975%
Candy bar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
185%
Squid
88%
Candy bar

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Squid
Squid is lower in Sugar (difference - 42.22g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Squid
Squid is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.442g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Squid
Squid is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Squid
Squid is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Candy bar
Candy bar contains less Sodium (difference - 588mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Candy bar
Candy bar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 224mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Candy bar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169585/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.