Crab meat vs. Cuttlefish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between Crab meat and Cuttlefish
- Crab meat has more Vitamin B12, Copper, Zinc, and Folate, however, Cuttlefish is richer in Vitamin B2, Iron, Phosphorus, and Vitamin A.
- Crab meat covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 354% more than Cuttlefish.
- Cuttlefish has 4 times less Zinc than Crab meat. Crab meat has 7.62mg of Zinc, while Cuttlefish has 1.73mg.
- Cuttlefish contains less Sodium.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Crustaceans, crab, alaska king, 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +110% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +101.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +340.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +52.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +35.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +692.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +38.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -65.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +175% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +12% |
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 | +43.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +488.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +20% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +283.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +218.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1193.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1554.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +25% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
19.35 g
Fats:
1.54 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
77.55 g
Other:
1.56 g
Protein:
16.24 g
Fats:
0.7 g
Carbs:
0.82 g
Water:
80.56 g
Other:
1.68 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +19.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +120% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
~equal in
Water
~80.56g
~equal in
Other
~1.68g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.133 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.185 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.536 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 | +128.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +300% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -11.3% |
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 Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 97kcal | 79kcal |
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| Protein | 19.35g | 16.24g |
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| Fats | 1.54g | 0.7g |
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| Vitamin C | 7.6mg | 5.3mg |
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| Net carbs | 0g | 0.82g |
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| Carbs | 0g | 0.82g |
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| Cholesterol | 53mg | 112mg |
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| Magnesium | 63mg | 30mg |
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| Calcium | 59mg | 90mg |
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| Potassium | 262mg | 354mg |
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| Iron | 0.76mg | 6.02mg |
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| Copper | 1.182mg | 0.587mg |
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| Zinc | 7.62mg | 1.73mg |
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| Phosphorus | 280mg | 387mg |
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| Sodium | 1072mg | 372mg |
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| Vitamin A | 29IU | 375IU |
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| Vitamin A | 9µg | 113µg |
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| Manganese | 0.04mg | 0.11mg |
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| Selenium | 40µg | 44.8µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.053mg | 0.009mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.055mg | 0.91mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.34mg | 1.216mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.4mg | 0.5mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.18mg | 0.15mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 11.5µg | 3µg |
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| Folate | 51µg | 16µg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.133g | 0.118g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.185g | 0.081g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.536g | 0.134g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.269mg | 0.182mg |
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| Threonine | 0.783mg | 0.699mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.938mg | 0.707mg |
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| Leucine | 1.536mg | 1.143mg |
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| Lysine | 1.684mg | 1.213mg |
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| Methionine | 0.545mg | 0.366mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.817mg | 0.582mg |
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| Valine | 0.91mg | 0.709mg |
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| Histidine | 0.393mg | 0.312mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.295g | 0.039g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.118g | 0.066g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.031g | 0.006g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
125%
56%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
120%
102%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cuttlefish contains less Sodium (difference - 700mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cuttlefish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.015g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cuttlefish is cheaper (difference - $12)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Crab meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 59mg)
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 minerals?
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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.
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.