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Cuttlefish vs. Crab meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between cuttlefish and crab meat

  • Cuttlefish has more vitamin B2, iron, phosphorus, and vitamin A; however, crab meat is richer in vitamin B12, copper, zinc, and folate.
  • Crab meat covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 354% more than cuttlefish.
  • Crab meat has 17 times less vitamin B2 than cuttlefish. Cuttlefish has 0.91mg of vitamin B2, while crab meat has 0.055mg.
  • Crab meat contains less cholesterol.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Mollusks, cuttlefish, mixed species, raw and Crustaceans, crab, alaska king, 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.
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 45% 18% 23% 29% 394% 208% 120% 140% 5.2% 218%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +52.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +35.1%
Contains more IronIron +692.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +38.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -65.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +175%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +12%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +110%
Contains more CopperCopper +101.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +340.5%

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 25% 3% 0% 0% 13% 13% 25% 24% 42% 1438% 0% 38% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1155.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1554.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +25%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +43.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +488.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +10.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +20%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +283.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +218.8%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~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
19% 78%
Protein: 19.35 g
Fats: 1.54 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 77.55 g
Other: 1.56 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more ProteinProtein +19.2%
Contains more FatsFats +120%
~equal in Water ~77.55g
~equal in Other ~1.56g

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
16% 22% 63%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.133 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.185 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.536 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -11.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +128.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +300%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cuttlefish Crab meat DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 3µg 11.5µg 354%
Copper 0.587mg 1.182mg 66%
Vitamin B2 0.91mg 0.055mg 66%
Iron 6.02mg 0.76mg 66%
Zinc 1.73mg 7.62mg 54%
Sodium 372mg 1072mg 30%
Cholesterol 112mg 53mg 20%
Phosphorus 387mg 280mg 15%
Vitamin A 113µg 9µg 12%
Selenium 44.8µg 40µg 9%
Folate 16µg 51µg 9%
Magnesium 30mg 63mg 8%
Protein 16.24g 19.35g 6%
Vitamin B1 0.009mg 0.053mg 4%
Calcium 90mg 59mg 3%
Vitamin C 5.3mg 7.6mg 3%
Manganese 0.11mg 0.04mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.134g 0.536g 3%
Potassium 354mg 262mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.5mg 0.4mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.15mg 0.18mg 2%
Calories 79kcal 97kcal 1%
Vitamin B3 1.216mg 1.34mg 1%
Fats 0.7g 1.54g 1%
Carbs 0.82g 0g 0%
Net carbs 0.82g 0g N/A
Saturated fat 0.118g 0.133g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.081g 0.185g 0%
Tryptophan 0.182mg 0.269mg 0%
Threonine 0.699mg 0.783mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.707mg 0.938mg 0%
Leucine 1.143mg 1.536mg 0%
Lysine 1.213mg 1.684mg 0%
Methionine 0.366mg 0.545mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.582mg 0.817mg 0%
Valine 0.709mg 0.91mg 0%
Histidine 0.312mg 0.393mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.039g 0.295g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.066g 0.118g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0.031g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cuttlefish Crab meat
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
125%
Crab meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
102%
Cuttlefish
120%
Crab meat

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Cuttlefish
Cuttlefish contains less Sodium (difference - 700mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cuttlefish
Cuttlefish is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.015g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cuttlefish
Cuttlefish is cheaper (difference - $12)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Crab meat
Crab meat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 59mg)
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 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. Crab meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174202/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.