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Cuttlefish vs. Chinook salmon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Cuttlefish and Chinook salmon

  • Cuttlefish has more Iron, Copper, Vitamin B2, and Zinc, while Chinook salmon has more Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, and Magnesium.
  • Cuttlefish covers your daily need of Iron 64% more than Chinook salmon.
  • Cuttlefish contains 11 times more Copper than Chinook salmon. While Cuttlefish contains 0.587mg of Copper, Chinook salmon contains only 0.053mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Chinook salmon is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Mollusks, cuttlefish, mixed species, raw and Fish, salmon, chinook, 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
6
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4
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon
Contains more Calcium +221.4%
Contains more Iron +561.5%
Contains more Zinc +208.9%
Contains more Copper +1007.5%
Contains more Manganese +478.9%
Contains more Magnesium +306.7%
Contains more Potassium +42.7%
Contains less Sodium -83.9%
Equal in Phosphorus - 371
Equal in Selenium - 46.8
Cuttlefish
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 226% 22% 166% 32% 49% 48% 196% 15% 245%
Chinook salmon
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 35% 88% 159% 45% 8% 16% 18% 3% 256%
Contains more Calcium +221.4%
Contains more Iron +561.5%
Contains more Zinc +208.9%
Contains more Copper +1007.5%
Contains more Manganese +478.9%
Contains more Magnesium +306.7%
Contains more Potassium +42.7%
Contains less Sodium -83.9%
Equal in Phosphorus - 371
Equal in Selenium - 46.8

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.
Cuttlefish
Cuttlefish
3
:
6
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon
Contains more Vitamin C +29.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +490.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +32.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +388.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +726.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +73%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +208%
Contains more Folate +118.8%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 2.87
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%
Chinook salmon
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 30% 0% 0% 14% 11% 36% 189% 52% 107% 27% 359% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +29.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +490.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +32.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +388.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +726.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +73%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +208%
Contains more Folate +118.8%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 2.87

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cuttlefish
Cuttlefish
3
:
2
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +22.8%
Contains more Protein +58.4%
Contains more Fats +1811.4%
Cuttlefish
16% 81% 2%
Protein: 16.24 g
Fats: 0.7 g
Carbs: 0.82 g
Water: 80.56 g
Other: 1.68 g
Chinook salmon
26% 13% 66%
Protein: 25.72 g
Fats: 13.38 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 65.6 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +22.8%
Contains more Protein +58.4%
Contains more Fats +1811.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cuttlefish
Cuttlefish
1
:
2
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6988.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1886.6%
Cuttlefish
35% 24% 40%
Saturated Fat: 0.118 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.081 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.134 g
Chinook salmon
28% 49% 23%
Saturated Fat: 3.214 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.742 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.662 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6988.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1886.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cuttlefish Chinook salmon Opinion
Net carbs 0.82g 0g Cuttlefish
Protein 16.24g 25.72g Chinook salmon
Fats 0.7g 13.38g Chinook salmon
Carbs 0.82g 0g Cuttlefish
Calories 79kcal 231kcal Chinook salmon
Calcium 90mg 28mg Cuttlefish
Iron 6.02mg 0.91mg Cuttlefish
Magnesium 30mg 122mg Chinook salmon
Phosphorus 387mg 371mg Cuttlefish
Potassium 354mg 505mg Chinook salmon
Sodium 372mg 60mg Chinook salmon
Zinc 1.73mg 0.56mg Cuttlefish
Copper 0.587mg 0.053mg Cuttlefish
Manganese 0.11mg 0.019mg Cuttlefish
Selenium 44.8µg 46.8µg Chinook salmon
Vitamin A 375IU 496IU Chinook salmon
Vitamin A RAE 113µg 149µg Chinook salmon
Vitamin C 5.3mg 4.1mg Cuttlefish
Vitamin B1 0.009mg 0.044mg Chinook salmon
Vitamin B2 0.91mg 0.154mg Cuttlefish
Vitamin B3 1.216mg 10.045mg Chinook salmon
Vitamin B5 0.5mg 0.865mg Chinook salmon
Vitamin B6 0.15mg 0.462mg Chinook salmon
Folate 16µg 35µg Chinook salmon
Vitamin B12 3µg 2.87µg Cuttlefish
Tryptophan 0.182mg 0.288mg Chinook salmon
Threonine 0.699mg 1.127mg Chinook salmon
Isoleucine 0.707mg 1.185mg Chinook salmon
Leucine 1.143mg 2.09mg Chinook salmon
Lysine 1.213mg 2.362mg Chinook salmon
Methionine 0.366mg 0.761mg Chinook salmon
Phenylalanine 0.582mg 1.004mg Chinook salmon
Valine 0.709mg 1.325mg Chinook salmon
Histidine 0.312mg 0.757mg Chinook salmon
Cholesterol 112mg 85mg Chinook salmon
Saturated Fat 0.118g 3.214g Cuttlefish
Omega-3 - DHA 0.066g 0.727g Chinook salmon
Omega-3 - EPA 0.039g 1.01g Chinook salmon
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0.296g Chinook salmon
Monounsaturated Fat 0.081g 5.742g Chinook salmon
Polyunsaturated fat 0.134g 2.662g Chinook salmon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cuttlefish Chinook salmon
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
68%
Chinook salmon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
102%
Cuttlefish
63%
Chinook salmon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cuttlefish
Cuttlefish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.096g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cuttlefish
Cuttlefish is cheaper (difference - $15)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cuttlefish
Cuttlefish is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon contains less Sodium (difference - 312mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 27mg)
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 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. Chinook salmon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171999/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.