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Squid vs. Soft serve — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Squid and Soft serve

  • Squid is higher than Soft serve in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B2, Copper, Phosphorus, and Zinc.
  • Squid covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 204% more than Soft serve.
  • Squid contains 52 times more Iron than Soft serve. While Squid contains 10.84mg of Iron, Soft serve contains only 0.21mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Soft serve is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Mollusks, cuttlefish, mixed species, cooked, moist heat and Ice cream, soft serve, chocolate.

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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 +37.4%
Contains more Iron +5061.9%
Contains more Magnesium +400%
Contains more Phosphorus +400%
Contains more Potassium +259.9%
Contains more Zinc +565.4%
Contains more Copper +3226.7%
Contains more Manganese +4080%
Contains more Selenium +2886.7%
Contains less Sodium -91.8%
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 40% 8% 9% 50% 16% 8% 15% 10% 1% 17%
Contains more Calcium +37.4%
Contains more Iron +5061.9%
Contains more Magnesium +400%
Contains more Phosphorus +400%
Contains more Potassium +259.9%
Contains more Zinc +565.4%
Contains more Copper +3226.7%
Contains more Manganese +4080%
Contains more Selenium +2886.7%
Contains less Sodium -91.8%

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 +14.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +962.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +850%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2204.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +77.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +462.5%
Contains more Folate +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +980%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +188.2%
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 36% 13% 21% 3% 13% 42% 2% 31% 12% 7% 63% 3%
Contains more Vitamin A +14.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +962.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +850%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2204.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +77.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +462.5%
Contains more Folate +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +980%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +188.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +692.2%
Contains more Other +273.3%
Contains more Fats +828.6%
Contains more Carbs +1253.7%
Equal in Water - 59.8
32% 61% 3%
Protein: 32.48 g
Fats: 1.4 g
Carbs: 1.64 g
Water: 61.12 g
Other: 3.36 g
4% 13% 22% 60%
Protein: 4.1 g
Fats: 13 g
Carbs: 22.2 g
Water: 59.8 g
Other: 0.9 g
Contains more Protein +692.2%
Contains more Other +273.3%
Contains more Fats +828.6%
Contains more Carbs +1253.7%
Equal in Water - 59.8

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2054.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +71.6%
35% 24% 40%
Saturated Fat: 0.236 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.162 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.268 g
65% 31% 4%
Saturated Fat: 7.46 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.49 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.46 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2054.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +71.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Squid Soft serve
Lower in Sugar ok
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 price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Squid Soft serve Opinion
Net carbs 1.64g 21.5g Soft serve
Protein 32.48g 4.1g Squid
Fats 1.4g 13g Soft serve
Carbs 1.64g 22.2g Soft serve
Calories 158kcal 222kcal Soft serve
Sugar 21.16g Squid
Fiber 0g 0.7g Soft serve
Calcium 180mg 131mg Squid
Iron 10.84mg 0.21mg Squid
Magnesium 60mg 12mg Squid
Phosphorus 580mg 116mg Squid
Potassium 637mg 177mg Squid
Sodium 744mg 61mg Soft serve
Zinc 3.46mg 0.52mg Squid
Copper 0.998mg 0.03mg Squid
Manganese 0.209mg 0.005mg Squid
Selenium 89.6µg 3µg Squid
Vitamin A 675IU 589IU Squid
Vitamin A RAE 203µg 162µg Squid
Vitamin E 0.61mg Soft serve
Vitamin D 29IU Soft serve
Vitamin D 0.7µg Soft serve
Vitamin C 8.5mg 0.8mg Squid
Vitamin B1 0.017mg 0.049mg Soft serve
Vitamin B2 1.729mg 0.182mg Squid
Vitamin B3 2.189mg 0.095mg Squid
Vitamin B5 0.9mg 0.506mg Squid
Vitamin B6 0.27mg 0.048mg Squid
Folate 24µg 9µg Squid
Vitamin B12 5.4µg 0.5µg Squid
Vitamin K 0.9µg Soft serve
Tryptophan 0.364mg 0.048mg Squid
Threonine 1.398mg 0.169mg Squid
Isoleucine 1.414mg 0.215mg Squid
Leucine 2.287mg 0.353mg Squid
Lysine 2.427mg 0.296mg Squid
Methionine 0.733mg 0.091mg Squid
Phenylalanine 1.164mg 0.176mg Squid
Valine 1.419mg 0.241mg Squid
Histidine 0.624mg 0.099mg Squid
Cholesterol 224mg 91mg Soft serve
Saturated Fat 0.236g 7.46g 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 3.49g Soft serve
Polyunsaturated fat 0.268g 0.46g Soft serve

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Squid Soft serve
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
20%
Soft serve
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
185%
Squid
17%
Soft serve

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Squid
Squid is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.16g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Squid
Squid is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.224g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Squid
Squid is lower in glycemic index (difference - 79)
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?
Soft serve
Soft serve contains less Sodium (difference - 683mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Soft serve
Soft serve is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 133mg)
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. Soft serve - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173465/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.