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Squid vs. English muffin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Squid and English muffin different?

  • English muffin contains less Vitamin B12, Iron, Vitamin B2, Copper, Phosphorus, Zinc, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B6, and Potassium than Squid.
  • Squid covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 223% more than English muffin.

Mollusks, cuttlefish, mixed species, cooked, moist heat and English muffins, plain, unenriched, without calcium propionate (includes sourdough) types were used in this article.

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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 +246.2%
Contains more Iron +1118%
Contains more Magnesium +185.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +336.1%
Contains more Potassium +386.3%
Contains more Zinc +394.3%
Contains more Copper +673.6%
Contains less Sodium -37.6%
Contains more Manganese +70.8%
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 16% 34% 15% 57% 12% 61% 20% 43% 47% 0%
Contains more Calcium +246.2%
Contains more Iron +1118%
Contains more Magnesium +185.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +336.1%
Contains more Potassium +386.3%
Contains more Zinc +394.3%
Contains more Copper +673.6%
Contains less Sodium -37.6%
Contains more Manganese +70.8%

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.
Squid
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +8400%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1022.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +39.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +101.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +527.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +13400%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +964.7%
Contains more Folate +54.2%
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% 0% 0% 1% 46% 36% 30% 27% 10% 28% 5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +8400%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1022.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +39.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +101.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +527.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +13400%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +964.7%
Contains more Folate +54.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +321.8%
Contains more Water +45.2%
Contains more Other +40%
Contains more Fats +28.6%
Contains more Carbs +2704.9%
32% 61% 3%
Protein: 32.48 g
Fats: 1.4 g
Carbs: 1.64 g
Water: 61.12 g
Other: 3.36 g
8% 2% 46% 42% 2%
Protein: 7.7 g
Fats: 1.8 g
Carbs: 46 g
Water: 42.1 g
Other: 2.4 g
Contains more Protein +321.8%
Contains more Water +45.2%
Contains more Other +40%
Contains more Fats +28.6%
Contains more Carbs +2704.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +86.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +231.3%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.259
35% 24% 40%
Saturated Fat: 0.236 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.162 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.268 g
18% 21% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.259 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.302 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.888 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +86.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +231.3%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.259

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Squid English muffin Opinion
Net carbs 1.64g 43.3g English muffin
Protein 32.48g 7.7g Squid
Fats 1.4g 1.8g English muffin
Carbs 1.64g 46g English muffin
Calories 158kcal 235kcal English muffin
Fiber 0g 2.7g English muffin
Calcium 180mg 52mg Squid
Iron 10.84mg 0.89mg Squid
Magnesium 60mg 21mg Squid
Phosphorus 580mg 133mg Squid
Potassium 637mg 131mg Squid
Sodium 744mg 464mg English muffin
Zinc 3.46mg 0.7mg Squid
Copper 0.998mg 0.129mg Squid
Manganese 0.209mg 0.357mg English muffin
Selenium 89.6µg Squid
Vitamin A 675IU 0IU Squid
Vitamin A RAE 203µg 0µg Squid
Vitamin C 8.5mg 0.1mg Squid
Vitamin B1 0.017mg 0.181mg English muffin
Vitamin B2 1.729mg 0.154mg Squid
Vitamin B3 2.189mg 1.566mg Squid
Vitamin B5 0.9mg 0.446mg Squid
Vitamin B6 0.27mg 0.043mg Squid
Folate 24µg 37µg English muffin
Vitamin B12 5.4µg 0.04µg Squid
Tryptophan 0.364mg 0.092mg Squid
Threonine 1.398mg 0.242mg Squid
Isoleucine 1.414mg 0.315mg Squid
Leucine 2.287mg 0.553mg Squid
Lysine 2.427mg 0.241mg Squid
Methionine 0.733mg 0.139mg Squid
Phenylalanine 1.164mg 0.379mg Squid
Valine 1.419mg 0.353mg Squid
Histidine 0.624mg 0.17mg Squid
Cholesterol 224mg 0mg English muffin
Saturated Fat 0.236g 0.259g Squid
Omega-3 - DHA 0.132g Squid
Omega-3 - EPA 0.078g Squid
Omega-3 - DPA 0.012g Squid
Monounsaturated Fat 0.162g 0.302g English muffin
Polyunsaturated fat 0.268g 0.888g English muffin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Squid English muffin
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
15%
English muffin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
185%
Squid
30%
English muffin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Squid
Squid is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.023g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Squid
Squid is lower in glycemic index (difference - 77)
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?
English muffin
English muffin contains less Sodium (difference - 280mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 224mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. English muffin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173238/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.