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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.
Clam
Clam
6
:
4
Cuttlefish
Cuttlefish
Contains more Potassium +77.4%
Contains more Zinc +57.8%
Contains more Copper +17.2%
Contains more Manganese +809.1%
Contains more Selenium +42.9%
Contains more Iron +114.2%
Contains more Magnesium +66.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +14.5%
Contains less Sodium -69.1%
Equal in Calcium - 90
Clam
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 28% 106% 13% 145% 56% 157% 75% 230% 131% 350%
Cuttlefish
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 226% 22% 166% 32% 49% 48% 196% 15% 245%
Contains more Potassium +77.4%
Contains more Zinc +57.8%
Contains more Copper +17.2%
Contains more Manganese +809.1%
Contains more Selenium +42.9%
Contains more Iron +114.2%
Contains more Magnesium +66.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +14.5%
Contains less Sodium -69.1%
Equal in Calcium - 90

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.
Clam
Clam
7
:
2
Cuttlefish
Cuttlefish
Contains more Vitamin A +52%
Contains more Vitamin C +317%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +175.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +36%
Contains more Folate +81.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +3196.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +113.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +36.4%
Clam
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 35% 0% 0% 74% 38% 99% 63% 41% 26% 22% 12362% 0%
Cuttlefish
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 23% 0% 0% 18% 3% 210% 23% 30% 35% 12% 375% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +52%
Contains more Vitamin C +317%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +175.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +36%
Contains more Folate +81.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +3196.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +113.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +36.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Clam
Clam
4
:
1
Cuttlefish
Cuttlefish
Contains more Protein +57.3%
Contains more Fats +178.6%
Contains more Carbs +525.6%
Contains more Other +122%
Contains more Water +26.6%
Clam
26% 2% 5% 64% 4%
Protein: 25.55 g
Fats: 1.95 g
Carbs: 5.13 g
Water: 63.64 g
Other: 3.73 g
Cuttlefish
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 Protein +57.3%
Contains more Fats +178.6%
Contains more Carbs +525.6%
Contains more Other +122%
Contains more Water +26.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Clam
Clam
2
:
1
Cuttlefish
Cuttlefish
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +112.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +311.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -37.2%
Clam
21% 19% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.188 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.172 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.552 g
Cuttlefish
35% 24% 40%
Saturated Fat: 0.118 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.081 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.134 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +112.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +311.9%
Contains less Saturated 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.
Clam Cuttlefish
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Clam Cuttlefish Opinion
Net carbs 5.13g 0.82g Clam
Protein 25.55g 16.24g Clam
Fats 1.95g 0.7g Clam
Carbs 5.13g 0.82g Clam
Calories 148kcal 79kcal Clam
Calcium 92mg 90mg Clam
Iron 2.81mg 6.02mg Cuttlefish
Magnesium 18mg 30mg Cuttlefish
Phosphorus 338mg 387mg Cuttlefish
Potassium 628mg 354mg Clam
Sodium 1202mg 372mg Cuttlefish
Zinc 2.73mg 1.73mg Clam
Copper 0.688mg 0.587mg Clam
Manganese 1mg 0.11mg Clam
Selenium 64µg 44.8µg Clam
Vitamin A 570IU 375IU Clam
Vitamin A RAE 171µg 113µg Clam
Vitamin C 22.1mg 5.3mg Clam
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 0.009mg Clam
Vitamin B2 0.426mg 0.91mg Cuttlefish
Vitamin B3 3.354mg 1.216mg Clam
Vitamin B5 0.68mg 0.5mg Clam
Vitamin B6 0.11mg 0.15mg Cuttlefish
Folate 29µg 16µg Clam
Vitamin B12 98.89µg 3µg Clam
Tryptophan 0.286mg 0.182mg Clam
Threonine 1.099mg 0.699mg Clam
Isoleucine 1.112mg 0.707mg Clam
Leucine 1.798mg 1.143mg Clam
Lysine 1.909mg 1.213mg Clam
Methionine 0.576mg 0.366mg Clam
Phenylalanine 0.915mg 0.582mg Clam
Valine 1.116mg 0.709mg Clam
Histidine 0.49mg 0.312mg Clam
Cholesterol 67mg 112mg Clam
Saturated Fat 0.188g 0.118g Cuttlefish
Omega-3 - DHA 0.146g 0.066g Clam
Omega-3 - EPA 0.138g 0.039g Clam
Omega-3 - DPA 0.104g 0.006g Clam
Monounsaturated Fat 0.172g 0.081g Clam
Polyunsaturated fat 0.552g 0.134g Clam

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is better in case of low diet
Clam Cuttlefish
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
1063%
Clam
61%
Cuttlefish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
129%
Clam
102%
Cuttlefish

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Cuttlefish
Cuttlefish contains less Sodium (difference - 830mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cuttlefish
Cuttlefish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.07g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cuttlefish
Cuttlefish is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Clam
Clam is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 45mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Clam
Clam is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Clam
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 ($)

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. Clam - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171975/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.