Clam vs. Cuttlefish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between Clam and Cuttlefish
- Clam has more Vitamin B12, Manganese, Selenium, Vitamin C, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B1, however, Cuttlefish has more Iron, and Vitamin B2.
- Clam's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 3995% more.
- Clam has 17 times more Vitamin B1 than Cuttlefish. Clam has 0.15mg of Vitamin B1, while Cuttlefish has 0.009mg.
- Cuttlefish is lower in Sodium.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Mollusks, clam, mixed species, cooked, moist 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.
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +77.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +17.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +57.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +809.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +42.9% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +66.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +114.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +14.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -69.1% |
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 CVitamin C | +317% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +52% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1566.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +175.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +36% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +3196.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +81.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +113.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +36.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
25.55 g
Fats:
1.95 g
Carbs:
5.13 g
Water:
63.64 g
Other:
3.73 g
Protein:
16.24 g
Fats:
0.7 g
Carbs:
0.82 g
Water:
80.56 g
Other:
1.68 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +57.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +178.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +525.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +122% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +26.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.188 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.172 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.552 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 | +112.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +311.9% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -37.2% |
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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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 148kcal | 79kcal |
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| Protein | 25.55g | 16.24g |
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| Fats | 1.95g | 0.7g |
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| Vitamin C | 22.1mg | 5.3mg |
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| Net carbs | 5.13g | 0.82g |
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| Carbs | 5.13g | 0.82g |
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| Cholesterol | 67mg | 112mg |
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| Magnesium | 18mg | 30mg |
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| Calcium | 92mg | 90mg |
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| Potassium | 628mg | 354mg |
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| Iron | 2.81mg | 6.02mg |
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| Copper | 0.688mg | 0.587mg |
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| Zinc | 2.73mg | 1.73mg |
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| Phosphorus | 338mg | 387mg |
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| Sodium | 1202mg | 372mg |
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| Vitamin A | 570IU | 375IU |
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| Vitamin A | 171µg | 113µg |
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| Manganese | 1mg | 0.11mg |
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| Selenium | 64µg | 44.8µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.15mg | 0.009mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.426mg | 0.91mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.354mg | 1.216mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.68mg | 0.5mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.11mg | 0.15mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 98.89µg | 3µg |
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| Folate | 29µg | 16µg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.188g | 0.118g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.172g | 0.081g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.552g | 0.134g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.286mg | 0.182mg |
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| Threonine | 1.099mg | 0.699mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.112mg | 0.707mg |
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| Leucine | 1.798mg | 1.143mg |
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| Lysine | 1.909mg | 1.213mg |
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| Methionine | 0.576mg | 0.366mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.915mg | 0.582mg |
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| Valine | 1.116mg | 0.709mg |
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| Histidine | 0.49mg | 0.312mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.138g | 0.039g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.146g | 0.066g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.104g | 0.006g |
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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
981%
56%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
129%
102%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cuttlefish contains less Sodium (difference - 830mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cuttlefish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.07g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cuttlefish is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Clam is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 45mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Clam is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Clam 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 ($)