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Cuttlefish vs. Carp — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Cuttlefish and Carp

  • Cuttlefish has more Vitamin B2, Vitamin B12, Copper, Iron, Selenium, and Vitamin A RAE, however, Carp has more Phosphorus, and Vitamin B1.
  • Cuttlefish's daily need coverage for Vitamin B2 is 65% more.
  • Cuttlefish has 11 times more Vitamin A RAE than Carp. Cuttlefish has 113µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Carp has 10µg.
  • Carp is lower in Sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Mollusks, cuttlefish, mixed species, raw and Fish, carp, cooked, dry heat.

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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
5
:
5
Carp
Carp
Contains more Calcium +73.1%
Contains more Iron +278.6%
Contains more Copper +704.1%
Contains more Manganese +120%
Contains more Selenium +176.5%
Contains more Magnesium +26.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +37.2%
Contains more Potassium +20.6%
Contains less Sodium -83.1%
Equal in Zinc - 1.9
Cuttlefish
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 226% 22% 166% 32% 49% 48% 196% 15% 245%
Carp
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 16% 60% 28% 228% 38% 9% 52% 25% 7% 89%
Contains more Calcium +73.1%
Contains more Iron +278.6%
Contains more Copper +704.1%
Contains more Manganese +120%
Contains more Selenium +176.5%
Contains more Magnesium +26.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +37.2%
Contains more Potassium +20.6%
Contains less Sodium -83.1%
Equal in Zinc - 1.9

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
4
:
5
Carp
Carp
Contains more Vitamin A +1071.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +231.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1200%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +104.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1455.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +72.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +74%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +46%
Equal in Folate - 17
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%
Carp
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 0% 0% 6% 35% 17% 40% 53% 51% 13% 184% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +1071.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +231.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1200%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +104.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1455.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +72.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +74%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +46%
Equal in Folate - 17

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cuttlefish
Cuttlefish
3
:
2
Carp
Carp
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +15.7%
Contains more Other +394.1%
Contains more Protein +40.8%
Contains more Fats +924.3%
Cuttlefish
16% 81% 2%
Protein: 16.24 g
Fats: 0.7 g
Carbs: 0.82 g
Water: 80.56 g
Other: 1.68 g
Carp
23% 7% 70%
Protein: 22.86 g
Fats: 7.17 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 69.63 g
Other: 0.34 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +15.7%
Contains more Other +394.1%
Contains more Protein +40.8%
Contains more Fats +924.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cuttlefish
Cuttlefish
1
:
2
Carp
Carp
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3585.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1269.4%
Cuttlefish
35% 24% 40%
Saturated Fat: 0.118 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.081 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.134 g
Carp
22% 48% 30%
Saturated Fat: 1.388 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.985 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.835 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3585.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1269.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cuttlefish Carp Opinion
Net carbs 0.82g 0g Cuttlefish
Protein 16.24g 22.86g Carp
Fats 0.7g 7.17g Carp
Carbs 0.82g 0g Cuttlefish
Calories 79kcal 162kcal Carp
Calcium 90mg 52mg Cuttlefish
Iron 6.02mg 1.59mg Cuttlefish
Magnesium 30mg 38mg Carp
Phosphorus 387mg 531mg Carp
Potassium 354mg 427mg Carp
Sodium 372mg 63mg Carp
Zinc 1.73mg 1.9mg Carp
Copper 0.587mg 0.073mg Cuttlefish
Manganese 0.11mg 0.05mg Cuttlefish
Selenium 44.8µg 16.2µg Cuttlefish
Vitamin A 375IU 32IU Cuttlefish
Vitamin A RAE 113µg 10µg Cuttlefish
Vitamin C 5.3mg 1.6mg Cuttlefish
Vitamin B1 0.009mg 0.14mg Carp
Vitamin B2 0.91mg 0.07mg Cuttlefish
Vitamin B3 1.216mg 2.1mg Carp
Vitamin B5 0.5mg 0.87mg Carp
Vitamin B6 0.15mg 0.219mg Carp
Folate 16µg 17µg Carp
Vitamin B12 3µg 1.47µg Cuttlefish
Tryptophan 0.182mg 0.256mg Carp
Threonine 0.699mg 1.002mg Carp
Isoleucine 0.707mg 1.054mg Carp
Leucine 1.143mg 1.858mg Carp
Lysine 1.213mg 2.1mg Carp
Methionine 0.366mg 0.677mg Carp
Phenylalanine 0.582mg 0.893mg Carp
Valine 0.709mg 1.178mg Carp
Histidine 0.312mg 0.673mg Carp
Cholesterol 112mg 84mg Carp
Saturated Fat 0.118g 1.388g Cuttlefish
Omega-3 - DHA 0.066g 0.146g Carp
Omega-3 - EPA 0.039g 0.305g Carp
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0.105g Carp
Monounsaturated Fat 0.081g 2.985g Carp
Polyunsaturated fat 0.134g 1.835g Carp

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is better in case of low diet
Cuttlefish Carp
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
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
61%
Cuttlefish
33%
Carp
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
102%
Cuttlefish
55%
Carp

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cuttlefish
Cuttlefish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.27g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Carp
Carp contains less Sodium (difference - 309mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Carp
Carp is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 28mg)
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 cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.

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. Carp - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174185/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.