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Squid vs. Waffle — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Squid and Waffle?

  • Squid is richer in Vitamin B12, Iron, Vitamin B2, Copper, Selenium, Phosphorus, Zinc, and Vitamin B6, while Waffle is higher in Vitamin B1.
  • Squid's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 215% higher.
  • Waffle has 16 times less Copper than Squid. Squid has 0.998mg of Copper, while Waffle has 0.062mg.
  • Waffle is lower in Cholesterol.

We used Mollusks, cuttlefish, mixed species, cooked, moist heat and Waffles, plain, prepared from recipe types in this comparison.

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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
7
:
3
Waffle
Contains more Iron +369.3%
Contains more Magnesium +215.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +205.3%
Contains more Potassium +300.6%
Contains more Zinc +408.8%
Contains more Copper +1509.7%
Contains more Selenium +93.9%
Contains more Calcium +41.7%
Contains less Sodium -31.3%
Contains more Manganese +26.8%
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 77% 87% 14% 82% 15% 67% 19% 21% 35% 253%
Contains more Iron +369.3%
Contains more Magnesium +215.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +205.3%
Contains more Potassium +300.6%
Contains more Zinc +408.8%
Contains more Copper +1509.7%
Contains more Selenium +93.9%
Contains more Calcium +41.7%
Contains less Sodium -31.3%
Contains more Manganese +26.8%

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
:
2
Waffle
Contains more Vitamin A +196.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +2025%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +398.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +85.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +382.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +2060%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1447.1%
Contains more Folate +91.7%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 2.073
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 14% 0% 0% 2% 66% 81% 39% 30% 13% 35% 32% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +196.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +2025%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +398.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +85.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +382.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +2060%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1447.1%
Contains more Folate +91.7%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 2.073

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Squid
3
:
2
Waffle
Contains more Protein +311.1%
Contains more Water +45.5%
Contains more Fats +907.1%
Contains more Carbs +1906.1%
Equal in Other - 3.1
32% 61% 3%
Protein: 32.48 g
Fats: 1.4 g
Carbs: 1.64 g
Water: 61.12 g
Other: 3.36 g
8% 14% 33% 42% 3%
Protein: 7.9 g
Fats: 14.1 g
Carbs: 32.9 g
Water: 42 g
Other: 3.1 g
Contains more Protein +311.1%
Contains more Water +45.5%
Contains more Fats +907.1%
Contains more Carbs +1906.1%
Equal in Other - 3.1

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Squid
1
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2
Waffle
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2073.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2431.7%
35% 24% 40%
Saturated Fat: 0.236 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.162 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.268 g
22% 27% 52%
Saturated Fat: 2.866 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.521 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 6.785 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2073.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2431.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Squid Waffle Opinion
Net carbs 1.64g 32.9g Waffle
Protein 32.48g 7.9g Squid
Fats 1.4g 14.1g Waffle
Carbs 1.64g 32.9g Waffle
Calories 158kcal 291kcal Waffle
Calcium 180mg 255mg Waffle
Iron 10.84mg 2.31mg Squid
Magnesium 60mg 19mg Squid
Phosphorus 580mg 190mg Squid
Potassium 637mg 159mg Squid
Sodium 744mg 511mg Waffle
Zinc 3.46mg 0.68mg Squid
Copper 0.998mg 0.062mg Squid
Manganese 0.209mg 0.265mg Waffle
Selenium 89.6µg 46.2µg Squid
Vitamin A 675IU 228IU Squid
Vitamin A RAE 203µg 65µg Squid
Vitamin C 8.5mg 0.4mg Squid
Vitamin B1 0.017mg 0.263mg Waffle
Vitamin B2 1.729mg 0.347mg Squid
Vitamin B3 2.189mg 2.073mg Squid
Vitamin B5 0.9mg 0.485mg Squid
Vitamin B6 0.27mg 0.056mg Squid
Folate 24µg 46µg Waffle
Vitamin B12 5.4µg 0.25µg Squid
Tryptophan 0.364mg 0.099mg Squid
Threonine 1.398mg 0.289mg Squid
Isoleucine 1.414mg 0.362mg Squid
Leucine 2.287mg 0.63mg Squid
Lysine 2.427mg 0.384mg Squid
Methionine 0.733mg 0.179mg Squid
Phenylalanine 1.164mg 0.395mg Squid
Valine 1.419mg 0.409mg Squid
Histidine 0.624mg 0.187mg Squid
Cholesterol 224mg 69mg Waffle
Saturated Fat 0.236g 2.866g Squid
Omega-3 - DHA 0.132g 0.006g Squid
Omega-3 - EPA 0.078g 0.001g Squid
Omega-3 - DPA 0.012g 0g Squid
Monounsaturated Fat 0.162g 3.521g Waffle
Polyunsaturated fat 0.268g 6.785g Waffle

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Squid Waffle
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
26%
Waffle
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
185%
Squid
66%
Waffle

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Waffle
Waffle contains less Sodium (difference - 233mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Waffle
Waffle is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 155mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Squid
Squid is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.63g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Squid
Squid is lower in glycemic index (difference - 76)
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 Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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. Waffle - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175039/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.