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Chinook salmon vs. Cuttlefish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Chinook salmon and Cuttlefish

  • Chinook salmon has more Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, and Magnesium, while Cuttlefish has more Iron, Copper, Vitamin B2, and Zinc.
  • Cuttlefish covers your daily need of Iron 64% more than Chinook salmon.
  • Chinook salmon contains 27 times more Saturated Fat than Cuttlefish. While Chinook salmon contains 3.214g of Saturated Fat, Cuttlefish contains only 0.118g.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fish, salmon, chinook, cooked, dry heat and Mollusks, cuttlefish, mixed species, raw.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 87% 8.4% 45% 34% 18% 15% 159% 7.8% 2.5% 255%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 21% 27% 31% 226% 196% 47% 166% 49% 14% 244%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +306.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +42.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -83.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +221.4%
Contains more IronIron +561.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +1007.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +208.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +478.9%
~equal in Phosphorus ~387mg
~equal in Selenium ~44.8µg

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.
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 14% 30% 0% 0% 11% 36% 188% 52% 107% 359% 0% 26% 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 18% 23% 0% 0% 2.3% 210% 23% 30% 35% 375% 0% 12% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +32.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +388.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +726.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +73%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +208%
Contains more FolateFolate +118.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +29.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +490.9%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~3µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
26% 13% 66%
Protein: 25.72 g
Fats: 13.38 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 65.6 g
Other: 0 g
16% 81% 2%
Protein: 16.24 g
Fats: 0.7 g
Carbs: 0.82 g
Water: 80.56 g
Other: 1.68 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +58.4%
Contains more FatsFats +1811.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +22.8%
~equal in Other ~1.68g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
28% 49% 23%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.214 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.742 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.662 g
35% 24% 40%
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 +6988.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1886.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -96.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chinook salmon Cuttlefish Opinion
Calories 231kcal 79kcal Chinook salmon
Protein 25.72g 16.24g Chinook salmon
Fats 13.38g 0.7g Chinook salmon
Vitamin C 4.1mg 5.3mg Cuttlefish
Net carbs 0g 0.82g Cuttlefish
Carbs 0g 0.82g Cuttlefish
Cholesterol 85mg 112mg Chinook salmon
Magnesium 122mg 30mg Chinook salmon
Calcium 28mg 90mg Cuttlefish
Potassium 505mg 354mg Chinook salmon
Iron 0.91mg 6.02mg Cuttlefish
Copper 0.053mg 0.587mg Cuttlefish
Zinc 0.56mg 1.73mg Cuttlefish
Phosphorus 371mg 387mg Cuttlefish
Sodium 60mg 372mg Chinook salmon
Vitamin A 496IU 375IU Chinook salmon
Vitamin A 149µg 113µg Chinook salmon
Manganese 0.019mg 0.11mg Cuttlefish
Selenium 46.8µg 44.8µg Chinook salmon
Vitamin B1 0.044mg 0.009mg Chinook salmon
Vitamin B2 0.154mg 0.91mg Cuttlefish
Vitamin B3 10.045mg 1.216mg Chinook salmon
Vitamin B5 0.865mg 0.5mg Chinook salmon
Vitamin B6 0.462mg 0.15mg Chinook salmon
Vitamin B12 2.87µg 3µg Cuttlefish
Folate 35µg 16µg Chinook salmon
Saturated Fat 3.214g 0.118g Cuttlefish
Monounsaturated Fat 5.742g 0.081g Chinook salmon
Polyunsaturated fat 2.662g 0.134g Chinook salmon
Tryptophan 0.288mg 0.182mg Chinook salmon
Threonine 1.127mg 0.699mg Chinook salmon
Isoleucine 1.185mg 0.707mg Chinook salmon
Leucine 2.09mg 1.143mg Chinook salmon
Lysine 2.362mg 1.213mg Chinook salmon
Methionine 0.761mg 0.366mg Chinook salmon
Phenylalanine 1.004mg 0.582mg Chinook salmon
Valine 1.325mg 0.709mg Chinook salmon
Histidine 0.757mg 0.312mg Chinook salmon
Omega-3 - EPA 1.01g 0.039g Chinook salmon
Omega-3 - DHA 0.727g 0.066g Chinook salmon
Omega-3 - DPA 0.296g 0.006g Chinook salmon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chinook salmon Cuttlefish
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
63%
Chinook salmon
56%
Cuttlefish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Chinook salmon
102%
Cuttlefish

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cuttlefish
Cuttlefish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.096g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cuttlefish
Cuttlefish is cheaper (difference - $15)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cuttlefish
Cuttlefish is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 27mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon contains less Sodium (difference - 312mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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.

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. Chinook salmon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171999/nutrients
  2. Cuttlefish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174215/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.