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Squid vs. Muffin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between squid and muffin

  • Muffin has less vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B2, iron, copper, phosphorus, zinc, and vitamin B6 than squid.
  • Squid covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 218% more than muffin.
  • Squid has 17 times more copper than muffin. While squid has 0.998mg of copper, muffin has only 0.06mg.
  • Muffin has less cholesterol.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Mollusks, cuttlefish, mixed species, cooked, moist heat and Muffins, blueberry, commercially prepared (Includes mini-muffins).

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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
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 43% 54% 56% 407% 333% 94% 249% 97% 27% 489%
Muffin
2
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.1% 13% 11% 49% 20% 10% 63% 44% 59% 45%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +500%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +309.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +426.4%
Contains more IronIron +733.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +1563.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +835.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +297.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +992.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -54.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +114.8%

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
7
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 28% 68% 0% 0% 4.3% 399% 41% 54% 62% 675% 0% 18% 0%
Muffin
6
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 3% 7% 33% 1.5% 42% 38% 27% 28% 9.2% 20% 98% 36% 50%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +844.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +866.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +960.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +54.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +91.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +575%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +3275%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +888.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Squid
3
32% 61% 3%
Protein: 32.48 g
Fats: 1.4 g
Carbs: 1.64 g
Water: 61.12 g
Other: 3.36 g
Muffin
2
4% 16% 53% 25%
Protein: 4.49 g
Fats: 16.07 g
Carbs: 53 g
Water: 24.96 g
Other: 1.48 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +623.4%
Contains more WaterWater +144.9%
Contains more OtherOther +127%
Contains more FatsFats +1047.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +3131.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Squid
1
35% 24% 40%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.236 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.162 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.268 g
Muffin
2
18% 31% 51%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.844 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.822 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 8.103 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -91.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2876.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2923.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Squid Muffin DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 5.4µg 0.16µg 218%
Selenium 89.6µg 8.2µg 148%
Vitamin B2 1.729mg 0.163mg 120%
Iron 10.84mg 1.3mg 119%
Copper 0.998mg 0.06mg 104%
Cholesterol 224mg 30mg 65%
Phosphorus 580mg 146mg 62%
Protein 32.48g 4.49g 56%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.268g 8.103g 52%
Vitamin K 39.2µg 33%
Zinc 3.46mg 0.37mg 28%
Fats 1.4g 16.07g 23%
Vitamin A 203µg 21µg 20%
Sodium 744mg 336mg 18%
Vitamin B6 0.27mg 0.04mg 18%
Choline 92.5mg 17%
Carbs 1.64g 53g 17%
Potassium 637mg 121mg 15%
Calcium 180mg 44mg 14%
Vitamin B1 0.017mg 0.168mg 13%
Magnesium 60mg 10mg 12%
Saturated fat 0.236g 2.844g 12%
Monounsaturated fat 0.162g 4.822g 12%
Vitamin E 1.63mg 11%
Calories 158kcal 375kcal 11%
Manganese 0.209mg 0.449mg 10%
Vitamin B5 0.9mg 0.47mg 9%
Vitamin C 8.5mg 0.9mg 8%
Starch 16.31g 7%
Folate 24µg 48µg 6%
Vitamin B3 2.189mg 1.418mg 5%
Fiber 0g 1.1g 4%
Fructose 1.21g 2%
Vitamin D 4IU 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Net carbs 1.64g 51.9g N/A
Sugar 31.47g N/A
Trans fat 0.2g N/A
Tryptophan 0.364mg 0.066mg 0%
Threonine 1.398mg 0.181mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.414mg 0.224mg 0%
Leucine 2.287mg 0.421mg 0%
Lysine 2.427mg 0.199mg 0%
Methionine 0.733mg 0.115mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.164mg 0.277mg 0%
Valine 1.419mg 0.257mg 0%
Histidine 0.624mg 0.128mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.078g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.132g 0.008g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 1.022g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.012g 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.048g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 6.911g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Squid Muffin
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
104%
Squid
30%
Muffin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
185%
Squid
32%
Muffin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Squid
Squid is lower in Sugar (difference - 31.47g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Squid
Squid is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.608g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Squid
Squid is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Squid
Squid is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Muffin
Muffin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 194mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Muffin
Muffin contains less Sodium (difference - 408mg)
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. Muffin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172765/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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