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Squid vs. Caramel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Squid and Caramel

  • 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.
  • Squid has 77 times more Iron than Caramel. While Squid has 10.84mg of Iron, Caramel has only 0.14mg.
  • Caramel has less Cholesterol.

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

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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
9
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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%
Contains less Sodium -67.1%
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 42% 6% 13% 49% 19% 32% 12% 6% 2% 10%
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%
Contains less Sodium -67.1%

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
8
:
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%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +505.9%
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% 10% 0% 2% 26% 60% 3% 38% 13% 3% 38% 5%
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%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +505.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Squid
3
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Contains more Protein +606.1%
Contains more Water +619.1%
Contains more Other +86.7%
Contains more Fats +478.6%
Contains more Carbs +4595.1%
32% 61% 3%
Protein: 32.48 g
Fats: 1.4 g
Carbs: 1.64 g
Water: 61.12 g
Other: 3.36 g
5% 8% 77% 9% 2%
Protein: 4.6 g
Fats: 8.1 g
Carbs: 77 g
Water: 8.5 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more Protein +606.1%
Contains more Water +619.1%
Contains more Other +86.7%
Contains more Fats +478.6%
Contains more Carbs +4595.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Squid
1
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Contains less Saturated Fat -90.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +851.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1197.8%
35% 24% 40%
Saturated Fat: 0.236 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.162 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.268 g
33% 21% 46%
Saturated Fat: 2.476 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.542 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.478 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +851.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1197.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Squid Caramel
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 Caramel Opinion
Net carbs 1.64g 77g Caramel
Protein 32.48g 4.6g Squid
Fats 1.4g 8.1g Caramel
Carbs 1.64g 77g Caramel
Calories 158kcal 382kcal Caramel
Sugar 65.5g Squid
Calcium 180mg 138mg Squid
Iron 10.84mg 0.14mg Squid
Magnesium 60mg 17mg Squid
Phosphorus 580mg 114mg Squid
Potassium 637mg 214mg Squid
Sodium 744mg 245mg Caramel
Zinc 3.46mg 0.44mg Squid
Copper 0.998mg 0.018mg Squid
Manganese 0.209mg 0.011mg Squid
Selenium 89.6µg 1.8µg Squid
Vitamin A 675IU 42IU Squid
Vitamin A RAE 203µg 12µg Squid
Vitamin E 0.46mg Caramel
Vitamin C 8.5mg 0.4mg Squid
Vitamin B1 0.017mg 0.103mg Caramel
Vitamin B2 1.729mg 0.256mg Squid
Vitamin B3 2.189mg 0.148mg Squid
Vitamin B5 0.9mg 0.62mg Squid
Vitamin B6 0.27mg 0.056mg Squid
Folate 24µg 4µg Squid
Vitamin B12 5.4µg 0.3µg Squid
Vitamin K 1.8µg Caramel
Tryptophan 0.364mg 0.06mg Squid
Threonine 1.398mg 0.192mg Squid
Isoleucine 1.414mg 0.258mg Squid
Leucine 2.287mg 0.417mg Squid
Lysine 2.427mg 0.338mg Squid
Methionine 0.733mg 0.107mg Squid
Phenylalanine 1.164mg 0.205mg Squid
Valine 1.419mg 0.285mg Squid
Histidine 0.624mg 0.115mg Squid
Cholesterol 224mg 7mg Caramel
Saturated Fat 0.236g 2.476g 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 1.542g Caramel
Polyunsaturated fat 0.268g 3.478g Caramel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Squid Caramel
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
16%
Caramel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
185%
Squid
19%
Caramel

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. Squid - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172010/nutrients
  2. Caramel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167974/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.