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Squid as food vs. Malt — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Squid as food and Malt?

  • The amount of Vitamin B12, Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B2, Copper, Phosphorus, Zinc, and Vitamin A RAE in Squid as food is higher than in Malt.
  • Squid as food's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 208% more.
  • Malt contains 52 times less Iron than Squid as food. Squid as food contains 10.84mg of Iron, while Malt contains 0.21mg.
  • Malt has less Cholesterol.

We used Mollusks, cuttlefish, mixed species, cooked, moist heat and Beverages, Malted drink mix, chocolate, powder, prepared with whole milk types 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.
Squid as food
Squid as food
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Malt
Malt
Contains more Calcium +83.7%
Contains more Iron +5061.9%
Contains more Magnesium +300%
Contains more Phosphorus +537.4%
Contains more Potassium +270.3%
Contains more Zinc +743.9%
Contains more Copper +2597.3%
Contains more Manganese +161.3%
Contains more Selenium +1559.3%
Contains less Sodium -91.9%
Squid as food
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 54% 407% 43% 249% 57% 98% 95% 333% 28% 489%
Malt
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 8% 11% 39% 16% 8% 12% 13% 11% 30%
Contains more Calcium +83.7%
Contains more Iron +5061.9%
Contains more Magnesium +300%
Contains more Phosphorus +537.4%
Contains more Potassium +270.3%
Contains more Zinc +743.9%
Contains more Copper +2597.3%
Contains more Manganese +161.3%
Contains more Selenium +1559.3%
Contains less Sodium -91.9%

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 as food
Squid as food
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Malt
Malt
Contains more Vitamin A +610.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +8400%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +839.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +745.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +154.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +487%
Contains more Folate +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1185.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +217.6%
Squid as food
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%
Malt
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 6% 2% 0% 1% 14% 43% 5% 22% 11% 7% 53% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +610.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +8400%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +839.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +745.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +154.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +487%
Contains more Folate +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1185.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +217.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Squid as food
Squid as food
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Malt
Malt
Contains more Protein +863.8%
Contains more Other +320%
Contains more Fats +135%
Contains more Carbs +582.9%
Contains more Water +33.1%
Squid as food
32% 61% 3%
Protein: 32.48 g
Fats: 1.4 g
Carbs: 1.64 g
Water: 61.12 g
Other: 3.36 g
Malt
3% 3% 11% 81%
Protein: 3.37 g
Fats: 3.29 g
Carbs: 11.2 g
Water: 81.34 g
Other: 0.8 g
Contains more Protein +863.8%
Contains more Other +320%
Contains more Fats +135%
Contains more Carbs +582.9%
Contains more Water +33.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Squid as food
Squid as food
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Malt
Malt
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +28.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +410.5%
Squid as food
35% 24% 40%
Saturated Fat: 0.236 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.162 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.268 g
Malt
65% 28% 7%
Saturated Fat: 1.883 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.827 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.208 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +28.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +410.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Squid as food Malt
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 as food Malt Opinion
Net carbs 1.64g 10.7g Malt
Protein 32.48g 3.37g Squid as food
Fats 1.4g 3.29g Malt
Carbs 1.64g 11.2g Malt
Calories 158kcal 85kcal Squid as food
Sugar 6.68g Squid as food
Fiber 0g 0.5g Malt
Calcium 180mg 98mg Squid as food
Iron 10.84mg 0.21mg Squid as food
Magnesium 60mg 15mg Squid as food
Phosphorus 580mg 91mg Squid as food
Potassium 637mg 172mg Squid as food
Sodium 744mg 60mg Malt
Zinc 3.46mg 0.41mg Squid as food
Copper 0.998mg 0.037mg Squid as food
Manganese 0.209mg 0.08mg Squid as food
Selenium 89.6µg 5.4µg Squid as food
Vitamin A 675IU 95IU Squid as food
Vitamin A RAE 203µg 26µg Squid as food
Vitamin E 0.06mg Malt
Vitamin C 8.5mg 0.1mg Squid as food
Vitamin B1 0.017mg 0.054mg Malt
Vitamin B2 1.729mg 0.184mg Squid as food
Vitamin B3 2.189mg 0.259mg Squid as food
Vitamin B5 0.9mg 0.354mg Squid as food
Vitamin B6 0.27mg 0.046mg Squid as food
Folate 24µg 9µg Squid as food
Vitamin B12 5.4µg 0.42µg Squid as food
Vitamin K 0.3µg Malt
Tryptophan 0.364mg 0.074mg Squid as food
Threonine 1.398mg 0.143mg Squid as food
Isoleucine 1.414mg 0.165mg Squid as food
Leucine 2.287mg 0.268mg Squid as food
Lysine 2.427mg 0.142mg Squid as food
Methionine 0.733mg 0.074mg Squid as food
Phenylalanine 1.164mg 0.15mg Squid as food
Valine 1.419mg 0.193mg Squid as food
Histidine 0.624mg 0.077mg Squid as food
Cholesterol 224mg 10mg Malt
Saturated Fat 0.236g 1.883g Squid as food
Omega-3 - DHA 0.132g 0g Squid as food
Omega-3 - EPA 0.078g 0g Squid as food
Omega-3 - DPA 0.012g 0g Squid as food
Monounsaturated Fat 0.162g 0.827g Malt
Polyunsaturated fat 0.268g 0.208g Squid as food

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Squid as food Malt
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 as food
13%
Malt
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
185%
Squid as food
17%
Malt

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Squid as food
Squid as food is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.68g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Squid as food
Squid as food is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.647g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Squid as food
Squid as food is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
Which food is cheaper?
Squid as food
Squid as food is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Squid as food
Squid as food is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Squid as food
Squid as food is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Malt
Malt contains less Sodium (difference - 684mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Malt
Malt is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 214mg)

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 as food - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172010/nutrients
  2. Malt - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174867/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.