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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.
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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 87% 8.4% 45% 34% 18% 15% 159% 7.8% 2.5% 255%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +221.4%
Contains more IronIron +561.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +1007.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +208.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +478.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +306.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +42.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -83.9%
~equal in Phosphorus ~371mg
~equal in Selenium ~46.8µg

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 18% 23% 0% 0% 2.3% 210% 23% 30% 35% 375% 0% 12% 0%
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 14% 30% 0% 0% 11% 36% 188% 52% 107% 359% 0% 26% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +29.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +490.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +32.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +388.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +726.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +73%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +208%
Contains more FolateFolate +118.8%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~2.87µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
16% 81% 2%
Protein: 16.24 g
Fats: 0.7 g
Carbs: 0.82 g
Water: 80.56 g
Other: 1.68 g
26% 13% 66%
Protein: 25.72 g
Fats: 13.38 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 65.6 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +22.8%
Contains more OtherOther +-135.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +58.4%
Contains more FatsFats +1811.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
35% 24% 40%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.118 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.081 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.134 g
28% 49% 23%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.214 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.742 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.662 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -96.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +6988.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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 Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium 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
Calories 79kcal 231kcal Chinook salmon
Protein 16.24g 25.72g Chinook salmon
Fats 0.7g 13.38g Chinook salmon
Vitamin C 5.3mg 4.1mg Cuttlefish
Net carbs 0.82g 0g Cuttlefish
Carbs 0.82g 0g Cuttlefish
Cholesterol 112mg 85mg Chinook salmon
Magnesium 30mg 122mg Chinook salmon
Calcium 90mg 28mg Cuttlefish
Potassium 354mg 505mg Chinook salmon
Iron 6.02mg 0.91mg Cuttlefish
Copper 0.587mg 0.053mg Cuttlefish
Zinc 1.73mg 0.56mg Cuttlefish
Phosphorus 387mg 371mg Cuttlefish
Sodium 372mg 60mg Chinook salmon
Vitamin A 375IU 496IU Chinook salmon
Vitamin A 113µg 149µg Chinook salmon
Manganese 0.11mg 0.019mg Cuttlefish
Selenium 44.8µg 46.8µg Chinook salmon
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
Vitamin B12 3µg 2.87µg Cuttlefish
Folate 16µg 35µg Chinook salmon
Saturated Fat 0.118g 3.214g Cuttlefish
Monounsaturated Fat 0.081g 5.742g Chinook salmon
Polyunsaturated fat 0.134g 2.662g Chinook salmon
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
Omega-3 - EPA 0.039g 1.01g Chinook salmon
Omega-3 - DHA 0.066g 0.727g Chinook salmon
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0.296g Chinook salmon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cuttlefish Chinook salmon
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
56%
Cuttlefish
63%
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 is lower in Cholesterol?
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 27mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon contains less Sodium (difference - 312mg)
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.