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Crayfish raw vs. Cuttlefish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Crayfish raw and Cuttlefish different?

  • Crayfish raw is richer in Vitamin B3, while Cuttlefish is higher in Vitamin B2, Iron, Vitamin B12, Selenium, Phosphorus, Copper, Vitamin A, and Calcium.
  • Cuttlefish covers your daily need of Vitamin B2 68% more than Crayfish raw.
  • Crayfish raw contains 2 times more Vitamin B3 than Cuttlefish. Crayfish raw contains 2.208mg of Vitamin B3, while Cuttlefish contains 1.216mg.
  • Crayfish raw is lower in Sodium.

Crustaceans, crayfish, mixed species, wild, raw and Mollusks, cuttlefish, mixed species, raw types were 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 8.1% 27% 32% 140% 35% 110% 7.6% 29% 172%
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 less SodiumSodium -84.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +105.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +11.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +233.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +17.2%
Contains more IronIron +616.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +40.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +33.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +51.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +41.8%

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 4% 3.2% 57% 0% 18% 7.4% 41% 33% 25% 250% 0.25% 28% 44%
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 EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +677.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +81.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +131.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +341.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +607.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +2743.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +38.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +50%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.5mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
16% 82%
Protein: 15.97 g
Fats: 0.95 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 82.24 g
Other: 0.84 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 FatsFats +35.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +100%
~equal in Protein ~16.24g
~equal in Water ~80.56g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
25% 28% 47%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.159 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.174 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.293 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 +114.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +118.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -25.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Crayfish raw Cuttlefish Opinion
Calories 77kcal 79kcal Cuttlefish
Protein 15.97g 16.24g Cuttlefish
Fats 0.95g 0.7g Crayfish raw
Vitamin C 1.2mg 5.3mg Cuttlefish
Net carbs 0g 0.82g Cuttlefish
Carbs 0g 0.82g Cuttlefish
Cholesterol 114mg 112mg Cuttlefish
Magnesium 27mg 30mg Cuttlefish
Calcium 27mg 90mg Cuttlefish
Potassium 302mg 354mg Cuttlefish
Iron 0.84mg 6.02mg Cuttlefish
Copper 0.419mg 0.587mg Cuttlefish
Zinc 1.3mg 1.73mg Cuttlefish
Phosphorus 256mg 387mg Cuttlefish
Sodium 58mg 372mg Crayfish raw
Vitamin A 53IU 375IU Cuttlefish
Vitamin A 16µg 113µg Cuttlefish
Vitamin E 2.85mg Crayfish raw
Manganese 0.226mg 0.11mg Crayfish raw
Selenium 31.6µg 44.8µg Cuttlefish
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.009mg Crayfish raw
Vitamin B2 0.032mg 0.91mg Cuttlefish
Vitamin B3 2.208mg 1.216mg Crayfish raw
Vitamin B5 0.546mg 0.5mg Crayfish raw
Vitamin B6 0.108mg 0.15mg Cuttlefish
Vitamin B12 2µg 3µg Cuttlefish
Vitamin K 0.1µg Crayfish raw
Folate 37µg 16µg Crayfish raw
Choline 80.9mg Crayfish raw
Saturated Fat 0.159g 0.118g Cuttlefish
Monounsaturated Fat 0.174g 0.081g Crayfish raw
Polyunsaturated fat 0.293g 0.134g Crayfish raw
Tryptophan 0.222mg 0.182mg Crayfish raw
Threonine 0.644mg 0.699mg Cuttlefish
Isoleucine 0.772mg 0.707mg Crayfish raw
Leucine 1.265mg 1.143mg Crayfish raw
Lysine 1.388mg 1.213mg Crayfish raw
Methionine 0.45mg 0.366mg Crayfish raw
Phenylalanine 0.672mg 0.582mg Crayfish raw
Valine 0.749mg 0.709mg Crayfish raw
Histidine 0.325mg 0.312mg Crayfish raw
Omega-3 - EPA 0.104g 0.039g Crayfish raw
Omega-3 - DHA 0.038g 0.066g Cuttlefish
Omega-3 - DPA 0.01g 0.006g Crayfish raw

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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
39%
Crayfish raw
56%
Cuttlefish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Crayfish raw
102%
Cuttlefish

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cuttlefish
Cuttlefish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cuttlefish
Cuttlefish is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cuttlefish
Cuttlefish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.041g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cuttlefish
Cuttlefish is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Crayfish raw
Crayfish raw contains less Sodium (difference - 314mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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.

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. Crayfish raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174206/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.