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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 for 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% 38% 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% 50% 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 +31.9%
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 DV% diff.
Iron 6.02mg 0.91mg 64%
Copper 0.587mg 0.053mg 59%
Vitamin B2 0.91mg 0.154mg 58%
Vitamin B3 1.216mg 10.045mg 55%
Vitamin B6 0.15mg 0.462mg 24%
Magnesium 30mg 122mg 22%
Fats 0.7g 13.38g 20%
Protein 16.24g 25.72g 19%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.134g 2.662g 17%
Sodium 372mg 60mg 14%
Monounsaturated fat 0.081g 5.742g 14%
Saturated fat 0.118g 3.214g 14%
Zinc 1.73mg 0.56mg 11%
Cholesterol 112mg 85mg 9%
Calories 79kcal 231kcal 8%
Vitamin B5 0.5mg 0.865mg 7%
Calcium 90mg 28mg 6%
Vitamin B12 3µg 2.87µg 5%
Folate 16µg 35µg 5%
Vitamin A 113µg 149µg 4%
Manganese 0.11mg 0.019mg 4%
Selenium 44.8µg 46.8µg 4%
Potassium 354mg 505mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.009mg 0.044mg 3%
Phosphorus 387mg 371mg 2%
Vitamin C 5.3mg 4.1mg 1%
Net carbs 0.82g 0g N/A
Carbs 0.82g 0g 0%
Tryptophan 0.182mg 0.288mg 0%
Threonine 0.699mg 1.127mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.707mg 1.185mg 0%
Leucine 1.143mg 2.09mg 0%
Lysine 1.213mg 2.362mg 0%
Methionine 0.366mg 0.761mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.582mg 1.004mg 0%
Valine 0.709mg 1.325mg 0%
Histidine 0.312mg 0.757mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.039g 1.01g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.066g 0.727g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0.296g N/A

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
57%
Cuttlefish
65%
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.