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Cuttlefish vs. Clam — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Cuttlefish and Clam

  • Cuttlefish has more Iron, and Vitamin B2, however, Clam has more Vitamin B12, Manganese, Selenium, Vitamin C, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B1.
  • Clam's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 3995% more.
  • Cuttlefish has 2 times more Iron than Clam. Cuttlefish has 6.02mg of Iron, while Clam has 2.81mg.
  • Clam is lower in Cholesterol.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Mollusks, cuttlefish, mixed species, raw and Mollusks, clam, mixed species, cooked, moist 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
4
:
6
Clam
Clam
Contains more Iron +114.2%
Contains more Magnesium +66.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +14.5%
Contains less Sodium -69.1%
Contains more Potassium +77.4%
Contains more Zinc +57.8%
Contains more Copper +17.2%
Contains more Manganese +809.1%
Contains more Selenium +42.9%
Equal in Calcium - 92
Cuttlefish
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 226% 22% 166% 32% 49% 48% 196% 15% 245%
Clam
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 28% 106% 13% 145% 56% 157% 75% 230% 131% 350%
Contains more Iron +114.2%
Contains more Magnesium +66.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +14.5%
Contains less Sodium -69.1%
Contains more Potassium +77.4%
Contains more Zinc +57.8%
Contains more Copper +17.2%
Contains more Manganese +809.1%
Contains more Selenium +42.9%
Equal in Calcium - 92

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
2
:
7
Clam
Clam
Contains more Vitamin B2 +113.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +36.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +52%
Contains more Vitamin C +317%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +175.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +36%
Contains more Folate +81.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +3196.3%
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%
Clam
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 35% 0% 0% 74% 38% 99% 63% 41% 26% 22% 12362% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +113.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +36.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +52%
Contains more Vitamin C +317%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +175.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +36%
Contains more Folate +81.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +3196.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cuttlefish
Cuttlefish
1
:
4
Clam
Clam
Contains more Water +26.6%
Contains more Protein +57.3%
Contains more Fats +178.6%
Contains more Carbs +525.6%
Contains more Other +122%
Cuttlefish
16% 81% 2%
Protein: 16.24 g
Fats: 0.7 g
Carbs: 0.82 g
Water: 80.56 g
Other: 1.68 g
Clam
26% 2% 5% 64% 4%
Protein: 25.55 g
Fats: 1.95 g
Carbs: 5.13 g
Water: 63.64 g
Other: 3.73 g
Contains more Water +26.6%
Contains more Protein +57.3%
Contains more Fats +178.6%
Contains more Carbs +525.6%
Contains more Other +122%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cuttlefish
Cuttlefish
1
:
2
Clam
Clam
Contains less Saturated Fat -37.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +112.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +311.9%
Cuttlefish
35% 24% 40%
Saturated Fat: 0.118 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.081 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.134 g
Clam
21% 19% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.188 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.172 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.552 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -37.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +112.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +311.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cuttlefish Clam Opinion
Net carbs 0.82g 5.13g Clam
Protein 16.24g 25.55g Clam
Fats 0.7g 1.95g Clam
Carbs 0.82g 5.13g Clam
Calories 79kcal 148kcal Clam
Calcium 90mg 92mg Clam
Iron 6.02mg 2.81mg Cuttlefish
Magnesium 30mg 18mg Cuttlefish
Phosphorus 387mg 338mg Cuttlefish
Potassium 354mg 628mg Clam
Sodium 372mg 1202mg Cuttlefish
Zinc 1.73mg 2.73mg Clam
Copper 0.587mg 0.688mg Clam
Manganese 0.11mg 1mg Clam
Selenium 44.8µg 64µg Clam
Vitamin A 375IU 570IU Clam
Vitamin A RAE 113µg 171µg Clam
Vitamin C 5.3mg 22.1mg Clam
Vitamin B1 0.009mg 0.15mg Clam
Vitamin B2 0.91mg 0.426mg Cuttlefish
Vitamin B3 1.216mg 3.354mg Clam
Vitamin B5 0.5mg 0.68mg Clam
Vitamin B6 0.15mg 0.11mg Cuttlefish
Folate 16µg 29µg Clam
Vitamin B12 3µg 98.89µg Clam
Tryptophan 0.182mg 0.286mg Clam
Threonine 0.699mg 1.099mg Clam
Isoleucine 0.707mg 1.112mg Clam
Leucine 1.143mg 1.798mg Clam
Lysine 1.213mg 1.909mg Clam
Methionine 0.366mg 0.576mg Clam
Phenylalanine 0.582mg 0.915mg Clam
Valine 0.709mg 1.116mg Clam
Histidine 0.312mg 0.49mg Clam
Cholesterol 112mg 67mg Clam
Saturated Fat 0.118g 0.188g Cuttlefish
Omega-3 - DHA 0.066g 0.146g Clam
Omega-3 - EPA 0.039g 0.138g Clam
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0.104g Clam
Monounsaturated Fat 0.081g 0.172g Clam
Polyunsaturated fat 0.134g 0.552g Clam

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cuttlefish Clam
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
1063%
Clam
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
102%
Cuttlefish
129%
Clam

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Cuttlefish
Cuttlefish contains less Sodium (difference - 830mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cuttlefish
Cuttlefish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.07g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cuttlefish
Cuttlefish is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Clam
Clam is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 45mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Clam
Clam is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Clam
Clam is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Clam - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171975/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.