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Waffle vs. Squid — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Waffle and Squid?

  • Waffle is richer in Vitamin B1, while Squid is higher in Vitamin B12, Iron, Vitamin B2, Copper, Selenium, Phosphorus, Zinc, and Vitamin B6.
  • Squid's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 215% higher.
  • Squid has 15 times less Vitamin B1 than Waffle. Waffle has 0.263mg of Vitamin B1, while Squid has 0.017mg.
  • Waffle is lower in Cholesterol.

We used Waffles, plain, prepared from recipe and Mollusks, cuttlefish, mixed species, cooked, moist heat 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.
Waffle
3
:
7
Squid
Contains more Calcium +41.7%
Contains less Sodium -31.3%
Contains more Manganese +26.8%
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%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 77% 87% 14% 82% 15% 67% 19% 21% 35% 253%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 54% 407% 43% 249% 57% 98% 95% 333% 28% 489%
Contains more Calcium +41.7%
Contains less Sodium -31.3%
Contains more Manganese +26.8%
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%

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.
Waffle
2
:
7
Squid
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1447.1%
Contains more Folate +91.7%
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%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 2.189
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%
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%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1447.1%
Contains more Folate +91.7%
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%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 2.189

Macronutrient Comparison

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

Fat Type Comparison

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

Comparison summary table

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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Waffle Squid
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
26%
Waffle
110%
Squid
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
Waffle
185%
Squid

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. Waffle - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175039/nutrients
  2. Squid - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172010/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.