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Squid vs. Toffee — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Squid and Toffee

  • Toffee has less Vitamin B12, Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B2, Copper, Phosphorus, and Zinc.
  • Squid's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 220% more.
  • Squid has 361 times more Iron than Toffee. Squid has 10.84mg of Iron, while Toffee has 0.03mg.
  • Toffee is lower in Sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Mollusks, cuttlefish, mixed species, cooked, moist heat and Candies, toffee, 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
:
1
Toffee
Contains more Calcium +429.4%
Contains more Iron +36033.3%
Contains more Magnesium +1400%
Contains more Phosphorus +1712.5%
Contains more Potassium +1149%
Contains more Zinc +2783.3%
Contains more Copper +33166.7%
Contains more Manganese +10350%
Contains more Selenium +11100%
Contains less Sodium -81.9%
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 11% 2% 3% 14% 5% 18% 4% 1% 1% 5%
Contains more Calcium +429.4%
Contains more Iron +36033.3%
Contains more Magnesium +1400%
Contains more Phosphorus +1712.5%
Contains more Potassium +1149%
Contains more Zinc +2783.3%
Contains more Copper +33166.7%
Contains more Manganese +10350%
Contains more Selenium +11100%
Contains less Sodium -81.9%

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
8
:
3
Toffee
Contains more Vitamin C +4150%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +112.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2442.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +7448.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +571.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2900%
Contains more Folate +1100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +4809.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +70.7%
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 70% 19% 0% 1% 2% 16% 1% 9% 3% 2% 14% 7%
Contains more Vitamin C +4150%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +112.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2442.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +7448.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +571.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2900%
Contains more Folate +1100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +4809.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +70.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Squid
3
:
2
Toffee
Contains more Protein +2935.5%
Contains more Water +11012.7%
Contains more Other +269.2%
Contains more Fats +2239.3%
Contains more Carbs +3846.3%
32% 61% 3%
Protein: 32.48 g
Fats: 1.4 g
Carbs: 1.64 g
Water: 61.12 g
Other: 3.36 g
33% 65%
Protein: 1.07 g
Fats: 32.75 g
Carbs: 64.72 g
Water: 0.55 g
Other: 0.91 g
Contains more Protein +2935.5%
Contains more Water +11012.7%
Contains more Other +269.2%
Contains more Fats +2239.3%
Contains more Carbs +3846.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Squid
1
:
2
Toffee
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5433.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +356%
35% 24% 40%
Saturated Fat: 0.236 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.162 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.268 g
67% 29% 4%
Saturated Fat: 20.565 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.964 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.222 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5433.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +356%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Squid Toffee
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Toffee Opinion
Net carbs 1.64g 64.72g Toffee
Protein 32.48g 1.07g Squid
Fats 1.4g 32.75g Toffee
Carbs 1.64g 64.72g Toffee
Calories 158kcal 560kcal Toffee
Sugar 63.47g Squid
Calcium 180mg 34mg Squid
Iron 10.84mg 0.03mg Squid
Magnesium 60mg 4mg Squid
Phosphorus 580mg 32mg Squid
Potassium 637mg 51mg Squid
Sodium 744mg 135mg Toffee
Zinc 3.46mg 0.12mg Squid
Copper 0.998mg 0.003mg Squid
Manganese 0.209mg 0.002mg Squid
Selenium 89.6µg 0.8µg Squid
Vitamin A 675IU 1152IU Toffee
Vitamin A RAE 203µg 319µg Toffee
Vitamin E 0.94mg Toffee
Vitamin C 8.5mg 0.2mg Squid
Vitamin B1 0.017mg 0.008mg Squid
Vitamin B2 1.729mg 0.068mg Squid
Vitamin B3 2.189mg 0.029mg Squid
Vitamin B5 0.9mg 0.134mg Squid
Vitamin B6 0.27mg 0.009mg Squid
Folate 24µg 2µg Squid
Vitamin B12 5.4µg 0.11µg Squid
Vitamin K 2.8µg Toffee
Tryptophan 0.364mg Squid
Threonine 1.398mg Squid
Isoleucine 1.414mg Squid
Leucine 2.287mg Squid
Lysine 2.427mg Squid
Methionine 0.733mg Squid
Phenylalanine 1.164mg Squid
Valine 1.419mg Squid
Histidine 0.624mg Squid
Cholesterol 224mg 104mg Toffee
Trans Fat 0.674g Squid
Saturated Fat 0.236g 20.565g 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 8.964g Toffee
Polyunsaturated fat 0.268g 1.222g Toffee
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.445g Toffee
Omega-3 - ALA 0.065g Toffee

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Squid Toffee
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
12%
Toffee
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
185%
Squid
6%
Toffee

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Toffee
Toffee contains less Sodium (difference - 609mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Toffee
Toffee is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 120mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Squid
Squid is lower in Sugar (difference - 63.47g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Squid
Squid is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 20.329g)
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. Toffee - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169671/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.