Abalone vs. Cuttlefish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are abalone and cuttlefish different?
- Abalone is higher in vitamin B5, vitamin B1, and selenium; however, cuttlefish is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin B2, copper, iron, and phosphorus.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for cuttlefish is 96% higher.
- Abalone contains 24 times more vitamin B1 than cuttlefish. While abalone contains 0.22mg of vitamin B1, cuttlefish contains only 0.009mg.
- Cuttlefish has less saturated fat.
Mollusks, abalone, mixed species, cooked, fried and Mollusks, cuttlefish, mixed species, raw are the varieties used in this article.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +86.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +15.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +143.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +24.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +58.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +157.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +82.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +78.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -37.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +57.1% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +2344.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +56.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +474% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +194.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +5550% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +600% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +334.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +14.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
19.63 g
Fats:
6.78 g
Carbs:
11.05 g
Water:
60.1 g
Other:
2.44 g
Protein:
16.24 g
Fats:
0.7 g
Carbs:
0.82 g
Water:
80.56 g
Other:
1.68 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +20.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +868.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1247.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +45.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +34% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.646 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.741 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.676 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.118 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.081 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.134 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +3284% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1150.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -92.8% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.69µg | 3µg | 96% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.13mg | 0.91mg | 60% |
| Vitamin B5 | 2.87mg | 0.5mg | 47% |
| Copper | 0.228mg | 0.587mg | 40% |
| Iron | 3.8mg | 6.02mg | 28% |
| Phosphorus | 217mg | 387mg | 24% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.22mg | 0.009mg | 18% |
| Selenium | 51.8µg | 44.8µg | 13% |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 113µg | 12% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.676g | 0.134g | 10% |
| Sodium | 591mg | 372mg | 10% |
| Fats | 6.78g | 0.7g | 9% |
| Saturated fat | 1.646g | 0.118g | 7% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.741g | 0.081g | 7% |
| Protein | 19.63g | 16.24g | 7% |
| Zinc | 0.95mg | 1.73mg | 7% |
| Cholesterol | 94mg | 112mg | 6% |
| Magnesium | 56mg | 30mg | 6% |
| Calories | 189kcal | 79kcal | 6% |
| Calcium | 37mg | 90mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.9mg | 1.216mg | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 1.8mg | 5.3mg | 4% |
| Carbs | 11.05g | 0.82g | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.07mg | 0.11mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 284mg | 354mg | 2% |
| Folate | 14µg | 16µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 11.05g | 0.82g | N/A |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.15mg | 0.15mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.224mg | 0.182mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.838mg | 0.699mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.854mg | 0.707mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.386mg | 1.143mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.433mg | 1.213mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.441mg | 0.366mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.715mg | 0.582mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.86mg | 0.709mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.378mg | 0.312mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.054g | 0.039g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.066g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.046g | 0.006g | N/A |
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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
33%
57%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
78%
102%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cuttlefish contains less Sodium (difference - 219mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cuttlefish is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.528g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cuttlefish is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Abalone is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Abalone is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
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 ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.