Cuttlefish vs. Crayfish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are cuttlefish and crayfish different?
- Cuttlefish is higher in iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B12, phosphorus, and selenium; however, crayfish is richer in manganese, copper, and folate.
- Daily need coverage for iron for cuttlefish is 65% higher.
- Cuttlefish contains 11 times more vitamin B2 than crayfish. While cuttlefish contains 0.91mg of vitamin B2, crayfish contains only 0.085mg.
- Crayfish has less sodium.
Mollusks, cuttlefish, mixed species, raw and Crustaceans, crayfish, mixed species, wild, cooked, moist heat are the varieties used in this article.
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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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +50% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +19.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +625.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +43.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +22.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +16.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -74.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +374.5% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +488.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +653.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +970.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +97.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +39.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +455.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +87.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +16% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +175% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
16.24 g
Fats:
0.7 g
Carbs:
0.82 g
Water:
80.56 g
Other:
1.68 g
Protein:
16.77 g
Fats:
1.2 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
79.37 g
Other:
2.66 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +71.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +58.3% |
~equal in
Protein
~16.77g
~equal in
Water
~79.37g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.118 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.081 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.134 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.181 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.244 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.367 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -34.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +201.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +173.9% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 6.02mg | 0.83mg | 65% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.91mg | 0.085mg | 63% |
| Vitamin B12 | 3µg | 2.15µg | 35% |
| Manganese | 0.11mg | 0.522mg | 18% |
| Phosphorus | 387mg | 270mg | 17% |
| Selenium | 44.8µg | 36.7µg | 15% |
| Choline | 80.9mg | 15% | |
| Sodium | 372mg | 94mg | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 113µg | 15µg | 11% |
| Copper | 0.587mg | 0.685mg | 11% |
| Vitamin E | 1.5mg | 10% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.216mg | 2.28mg | 7% |
| Folate | 16µg | 44µg | 7% |
| Cholesterol | 112mg | 133mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.15mg | 0.076mg | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 5.3mg | 0.9mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 90mg | 60mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.009mg | 0.05mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 354mg | 296mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.134g | 0.367g | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.5mg | 0.58mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 30mg | 33mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.7g | 1.2g | 1% |
| Protein | 16.24g | 16.77g | 1% |
| Calories | 79kcal | 82kcal | 0% |
| Carbs | 0.82g | 0g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0.82g | 0g | N/A |
| Zinc | 1.73mg | 1.76mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.118g | 0.181g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.081g | 0.244g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.182mg | 0.234mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.699mg | 0.676mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.707mg | 0.811mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.143mg | 1.329mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.213mg | 1.457mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.366mg | 0.472mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.582mg | 0.706mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.709mg | 0.786mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.312mg | 0.341mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.039g | 0.119g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.066g | 0.047g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.006g | 0g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
39%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
102%
77%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cuttlefish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cuttlefish is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cuttlefish is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.063g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Crayfish contains less Sodium (difference - 278mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.