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Squid vs. Taffy (candy) — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between squid and taffy (candy)

  • Taffy (candy) contains less vitamin B12, selenium, iron, vitamin B2, copper, phosphorus, zinc, and vitamin B6 than squid.
  • Squid's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 225% higher.
  • The amount of cholesterol in taffy (candy) is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Mollusks, cuttlefish, mixed species, cooked, moist heat and Candies, taffy, prepared-from-recipe.

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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
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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0% 2.4% 0.26% 0.38% 0% 5.7% 0.43% 6.8% 0% 3.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2150%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +21133.3%
Contains more IronIron +108300%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +1547.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +57900%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +12700%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93%

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
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%
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 0% 9% 1.8% 0% 7% 2.8% 0.04% 0.24% 0% 1.3% 0.75% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +651.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +14308.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +109350%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +22400%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +53900%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +64.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
3% 92% 5%
Protein: 0.03 g
Fats: 3.33 g
Carbs: 91.56 g
Water: 4.85 g
Other: 0.23 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +108166.7%
Contains more WaterWater +1160.2%
Contains more OtherOther +1360.9%
Contains more FatsFats +137.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +5482.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Squid
2
35% 24% 40%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.236 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.162 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.268 g
68% 28% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.049 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.838 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.121 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -88.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +121.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +417.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Squid Taffy (candy)
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Squid Taffy (candy) DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 5.4µg 0.01µg 225%
Selenium 89.6µg 0.7µg 162%
Iron 10.84mg 0.01mg 135%
Vitamin B2 1.729mg 0.012mg 132%
Copper 0.998mg 0mg 111%
Phosphorus 580mg 1mg 83%
Cholesterol 224mg 9mg 72%
Protein 32.48g 0.03g 65%
Zinc 3.46mg 0.21mg 30%
Carbs 1.64g 91.56g 30%
Sodium 744mg 52mg 30%
Vitamin B6 0.27mg 0mg 21%
Vitamin A 203µg 27µg 20%
Potassium 637mg 3mg 19%
Vitamin B5 0.9mg 0.004mg 18%
Calcium 180mg 8mg 17%
Vitamin B3 2.189mg 0.002mg 14%
Magnesium 60mg 0mg 14%
Calories 158kcal 397kcal 12%
Manganese 0.209mg 0mg 9%
Vitamin C 8.5mg 0mg 9%
Saturated fat 0.236g 2.049g 8%
Folate 24µg 0µg 6%
Fats 1.4g 3.33g 3%
Monounsaturated fat 0.162g 0.838g 2%
Vitamin B1 0.017mg 0.028mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.09mg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.268g 0.121g 1%
Net carbs 1.64g 91.56g N/A
Sugar 68.48g N/A
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0%
Trans fat 0.131g N/A
Tryptophan 0.364mg 0%
Threonine 1.398mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.414mg 0%
Leucine 2.287mg 0%
Lysine 2.427mg 0%
Methionine 0.733mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.164mg 0%
Valine 1.419mg 0%
Histidine 0.624mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.078g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.132g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.013g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.012g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.086g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Squid Taffy (candy)
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
2%
Taffy (candy)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
185%
Squid
2%
Taffy (candy)

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 215mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy) contains less Sodium (difference - 692mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Squid
Squid is lower in Sugar (difference - 68.48g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Squid
Squid is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.813g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Squid
Squid is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is cheaper?
Squid
Squid is cheaper (difference - $2)
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

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. Taffy (candy) - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169670/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.