Crab vs. Cuttlefish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Crab and Cuttlefish
- Crab has more Copper, Zinc, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B3, and Folate, however, Cuttlefish has more Iron, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, and Vitamin A RAE.
- Daily need coverage for Iron from Cuttlefish is 69% higher.
- Cuttlefish has 3 times less Folate than Crab. Crab has 51µg of Folate, while Cuttlefish has 16µg.
Food types used in this article are Crustaceans, crab, blue, canned 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.
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Magnesium
+20%
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Zinc
+120.2%
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Copper
+38.7%
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Iron
+1104%
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Phosphorus
+65.4%
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Potassium
+36.7%
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Sodium
-33.9%
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Manganese
+48.6%
Equal in Calcium - 90
Equal in Selenium - 44.8
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Magnesium
+20%
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Zinc
+120.2%
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Copper
+38.7%
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Iron
+1104%
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Phosphorus
+65.4%
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Potassium
+36.7%
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Sodium
-33.9%
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Manganese
+48.6%
Equal in Calcium - 90
Equal in Selenium - 44.8
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.
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Vitamin B1
+155.6%
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Vitamin B3
+125.9%
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Vitamin B5
+99.4%
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Folate
+218.8%
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Vitamin B12
+11%
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Vitamin A
+18650%
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Vitamin C
+60.6%
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Vitamin B2
+878.5%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.15
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 3
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Vitamin B1
+155.6%
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Vitamin B3
+125.9%
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Vitamin B5
+99.4%
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Folate
+218.8%
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Vitamin B12
+11%
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Vitamin A
+18650%
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Vitamin C
+60.6%
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Vitamin B2
+878.5%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.15
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 3
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+10.1%
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Carbs
+∞%
Equal in Protein - 16.24
Equal in Fats - 0.7
Equal in Water - 80.56
Equal in Other - 1.68
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17.88 g
Fats:
0.74 g
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Water:
79.69 g
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1.69 g
Protein:
16.24 g
Fats:
0.7 g
Carbs:
0.82 g
Water:
80.56 g
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1.68 g
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Protein
+10.1%
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Carbs
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Equal in Protein - 16.24
Equal in Fats - 0.7
Equal in Water - 80.56
Equal in Other - 1.68
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+59.3%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+92.5%
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Saturated Fat
-41.3%
Saturated Fat:
0.201 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.129 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.258 g
Saturated Fat:
0.118 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.081 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.134 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+59.3%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+92.5%
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Saturated Fat
-41.3%
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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 0g | 0.82g |
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| Protein | 17.88g | 16.24g |
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| Fats | 0.74g | 0.7g |
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| Carbs | 0g | 0.82g |
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| Calories | 83kcal | 79kcal |
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| Calcium | 91mg | 90mg |
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| Iron | 0.5mg | 6.02mg |
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| Magnesium | 36mg | 30mg |
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| Phosphorus | 234mg | 387mg |
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| Potassium | 259mg | 354mg |
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| Sodium | 563mg | 372mg |
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| Zinc | 3.81mg | 1.73mg |
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| Copper | 0.814mg | 0.587mg |
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| Manganese | 0.074mg | 0.11mg |
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| Selenium | 42.9µg | 44.8µg |
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| Vitamin A | 2IU | 375IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 1µg | 113µg |
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| Vitamin E | 1.84mg |
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| Vitamin C | 3.3mg | 5.3mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.023mg | 0.009mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.093mg | 0.91mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 2.747mg | 1.216mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.997mg | 0.5mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.156mg | 0.15mg |
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| Folate | 51µg | 16µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 3.33µg | 3µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.3µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.226mg | 0.182mg |
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| Threonine | 0.727mg | 0.699mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.776mg | 0.707mg |
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| Leucine | 1.307mg | 1.143mg |
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| Lysine | 1.386mg | 1.213mg |
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| Methionine | 0.452mg | 0.366mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.708mg | 0.582mg |
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| Valine | 0.806mg | 0.709mg |
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| Histidine | 0.393mg | 0.312mg |
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| Cholesterol | 97mg | 112mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.014g |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.201g | 0.118g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.067g | 0.066g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.101g | 0.039g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.009g | 0.006g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.129g | 0.081g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.258g | 0.134g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.005g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| 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
56%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
89%
102%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cuttlefish is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cuttlefish contains less Sodium (difference - 191mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cuttlefish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.083g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cuttlefish is cheaper (difference - $12)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Crab is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 15mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Crab is relatively richer in vitamins
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.