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Cuttlefish vs. Abalone — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Cuttlefish and Abalone different?

  • Cuttlefish is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Copper, Iron, Phosphorus, and Vitamin A RAE, however, Abalone is richer in Vitamin B5, Vitamin B1, and Selenium.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Cuttlefish is 96% higher.
  • Cuttlefish contains 57 times more Vitamin A RAE than Abalone. While Cuttlefish contains 113µg of Vitamin A RAE, Abalone contains only 2µg.
  • Cuttlefish has less Sodium.

Mollusks, cuttlefish, mixed species, raw and Mollusks, abalone, mixed species, cooked, fried are the varieties 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.
Cuttlefish
Cuttlefish
8
:
2
Abalone
Abalone
Contains more Calcium +143.2%
Contains more Iron +58.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +78.3%
Contains more Potassium +24.6%
Contains less Sodium -37.1%
Contains more Zinc +82.1%
Contains more Copper +157.5%
Contains more Manganese +57.1%
Contains more Magnesium +86.7%
Contains more Selenium +15.6%
Cuttlefish
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 226% 22% 166% 32% 49% 48% 196% 15% 245%
Abalone
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 143% 40% 93% 26% 78% 26% 76% 10% 283%
Contains more Calcium +143.2%
Contains more Iron +58.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +78.3%
Contains more Potassium +24.6%
Contains less Sodium -37.1%
Contains more Zinc +82.1%
Contains more Copper +157.5%
Contains more Manganese +57.1%
Contains more Magnesium +86.7%
Contains more Selenium +15.6%

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.
Cuttlefish
Cuttlefish
5
:
3
Abalone
Abalone
Contains more Vitamin A +7400%
Contains more Vitamin C +194.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +600%
Contains more Folate +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +334.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2344.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +56.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +474%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.15
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%
Abalone
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 0% 0% 6% 56% 30% 36% 173% 35% 11% 87% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +7400%
Contains more Vitamin C +194.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +600%
Contains more Folate +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +334.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2344.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +56.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +474%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.15

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cuttlefish
Cuttlefish
1
:
4
Abalone
Abalone
Contains more Water +34%
Contains more Protein +20.9%
Contains more Fats +868.6%
Contains more Carbs +1247.6%
Contains more Other +45.2%
Cuttlefish
16% 81% 2%
Protein: 16.24 g
Fats: 0.7 g
Carbs: 0.82 g
Water: 80.56 g
Other: 1.68 g
Abalone
20% 7% 11% 60% 2%
Protein: 19.63 g
Fats: 6.78 g
Carbs: 11.05 g
Water: 60.1 g
Other: 2.44 g
Contains more Water +34%
Contains more Protein +20.9%
Contains more Fats +868.6%
Contains more Carbs +1247.6%
Contains more Other +45.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cuttlefish
Cuttlefish
1
:
2
Abalone
Abalone
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3284%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1150.7%
Cuttlefish
35% 24% 40%
Saturated Fat: 0.118 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.081 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.134 g
Abalone
27% 45% 28%
Saturated Fat: 1.646 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.741 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.676 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3284%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1150.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cuttlefish Abalone Opinion
Net carbs 0.82g 11.05g Abalone
Protein 16.24g 19.63g Abalone
Fats 0.7g 6.78g Abalone
Carbs 0.82g 11.05g Abalone
Calories 79kcal 189kcal Abalone
Calcium 90mg 37mg Cuttlefish
Iron 6.02mg 3.8mg Cuttlefish
Magnesium 30mg 56mg Abalone
Phosphorus 387mg 217mg Cuttlefish
Potassium 354mg 284mg Cuttlefish
Sodium 372mg 591mg Cuttlefish
Zinc 1.73mg 0.95mg Cuttlefish
Copper 0.587mg 0.228mg Cuttlefish
Manganese 0.11mg 0.07mg Cuttlefish
Selenium 44.8µg 51.8µg Abalone
Vitamin A 375IU 5IU Cuttlefish
Vitamin A RAE 113µg 2µg Cuttlefish
Vitamin C 5.3mg 1.8mg Cuttlefish
Vitamin B1 0.009mg 0.22mg Abalone
Vitamin B2 0.91mg 0.13mg Cuttlefish
Vitamin B3 1.216mg 1.9mg Abalone
Vitamin B5 0.5mg 2.87mg Abalone
Vitamin B6 0.15mg 0.15mg
Folate 16µg 14µg Cuttlefish
Vitamin B12 3µg 0.69µg Cuttlefish
Tryptophan 0.182mg 0.224mg Abalone
Threonine 0.699mg 0.838mg Abalone
Isoleucine 0.707mg 0.854mg Abalone
Leucine 1.143mg 1.386mg Abalone
Lysine 1.213mg 1.433mg Abalone
Methionine 0.366mg 0.441mg Abalone
Phenylalanine 0.582mg 0.715mg Abalone
Valine 0.709mg 0.86mg Abalone
Histidine 0.312mg 0.378mg Abalone
Cholesterol 112mg 94mg Abalone
Saturated Fat 0.118g 1.646g Cuttlefish
Omega-3 - DHA 0.066g Cuttlefish
Omega-3 - EPA 0.039g 0.054g Abalone
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0.046g Abalone
Monounsaturated Fat 0.081g 2.741g Abalone
Polyunsaturated fat 0.134g 1.676g Abalone

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cuttlefish Abalone
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
61%
Cuttlefish
36%
Abalone
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
102%
Cuttlefish
78%
Abalone

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Cuttlefish
Cuttlefish contains less Sodium (difference - 219mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cuttlefish
Cuttlefish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.528g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cuttlefish
Cuttlefish is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Abalone
Abalone is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Abalone
Abalone is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is cheaper?
?
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. Cuttlefish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174215/nutrients
  2. Abalone - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174213/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.