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Cuttlefish vs. Crab — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Cuttlefish and Crab

  • Cuttlefish has more Iron, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, and Vitamin A RAE, however, Crab has more Copper, Zinc, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B3, and Folate.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Cuttlefish is 69% higher.
  • Crab has 113 times less Vitamin A RAE than Cuttlefish. Cuttlefish has 113µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Crab has 1µg.

Food types used in this article are Mollusks, cuttlefish, mixed species, raw and Crustaceans, crab, blue, canned.

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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 Iron +1104%
Contains more Phosphorus +65.4%
Contains more Potassium +36.7%
Contains less Sodium -33.9%
Contains more Manganese +48.6%
Contains more Magnesium +20%
Contains more Zinc +120.2%
Contains more Copper +38.7%
Equal in Calcium - 91
Equal in Selenium - 42.9
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 226% 22% 166% 32% 49% 48% 196% 15% 245%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 28% 19% 26% 101% 23% 74% 104% 272% 10% 234%
Contains more Iron +1104%
Contains more Phosphorus +65.4%
Contains more Potassium +36.7%
Contains less Sodium -33.9%
Contains more Manganese +48.6%
Contains more Magnesium +20%
Contains more Zinc +120.2%
Contains more Copper +38.7%
Equal in Calcium - 91
Equal in Selenium - 42.9

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.
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Crab
Contains more Vitamin A +18650%
Contains more Vitamin C +60.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +878.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +155.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +125.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +99.4%
Contains more Folate +218.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +11%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.156
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 37% 0% 11% 6% 22% 52% 60% 36% 39% 417% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +18650%
Contains more Vitamin C +60.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +878.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +155.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +125.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +99.4%
Contains more Folate +218.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +11%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.156

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +10.1%
Equal in Fats - 0.74
Equal in Water - 79.69
Equal in Other - 1.69
16% 81% 2%
Protein: 16.24 g
Fats: 0.7 g
Carbs: 0.82 g
Water: 80.56 g
Other: 1.68 g
18% 80% 2%
Protein: 17.88 g
Fats: 0.74 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 79.69 g
Other: 1.69 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +10.1%
Equal in Fats - 0.74
Equal in Water - 79.69
Equal in Other - 1.69

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -41.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +59.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +92.5%
35% 24% 40%
Saturated Fat: 0.118 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.081 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.134 g
34% 22% 44%
Saturated Fat: 0.201 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.129 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.258 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -41.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +59.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +92.5%

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
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cuttlefish Crab Opinion
Net carbs 0.82g 0g Cuttlefish
Protein 16.24g 17.88g Crab
Fats 0.7g 0.74g Crab
Carbs 0.82g 0g Cuttlefish
Calories 79kcal 83kcal Crab
Calcium 90mg 91mg Crab
Iron 6.02mg 0.5mg Cuttlefish
Magnesium 30mg 36mg Crab
Phosphorus 387mg 234mg Cuttlefish
Potassium 354mg 259mg Cuttlefish
Sodium 372mg 563mg Cuttlefish
Zinc 1.73mg 3.81mg Crab
Copper 0.587mg 0.814mg Crab
Manganese 0.11mg 0.074mg Cuttlefish
Selenium 44.8µg 42.9µg Cuttlefish
Vitamin A 375IU 2IU Cuttlefish
Vitamin A RAE 113µg 1µg Cuttlefish
Vitamin E 1.84mg Crab
Vitamin C 5.3mg 3.3mg Cuttlefish
Vitamin B1 0.009mg 0.023mg Crab
Vitamin B2 0.91mg 0.093mg Cuttlefish
Vitamin B3 1.216mg 2.747mg Crab
Vitamin B5 0.5mg 0.997mg Crab
Vitamin B6 0.15mg 0.156mg Crab
Folate 16µg 51µg Crab
Vitamin B12 3µg 3.33µg Crab
Vitamin K 0.3µg Crab
Tryptophan 0.182mg 0.226mg Crab
Threonine 0.699mg 0.727mg Crab
Isoleucine 0.707mg 0.776mg Crab
Leucine 1.143mg 1.307mg Crab
Lysine 1.213mg 1.386mg Crab
Methionine 0.366mg 0.452mg Crab
Phenylalanine 0.582mg 0.708mg Crab
Valine 0.709mg 0.806mg Crab
Histidine 0.312mg 0.393mg Crab
Cholesterol 112mg 97mg Crab
Trans Fat 0.014g Cuttlefish
Saturated Fat 0.118g 0.201g Cuttlefish
Omega-3 - DHA 0.066g 0.067g Crab
Omega-3 - EPA 0.039g 0.101g Crab
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0.009g Crab
Monounsaturated Fat 0.081g 0.129g Crab
Polyunsaturated fat 0.134g 0.258g Crab
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g Crab

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cuttlefish Crab
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
61%
Cuttlefish
56%
Crab
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
102%
Cuttlefish
89%
Crab

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cuttlefish
Cuttlefish is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cuttlefish
Cuttlefish contains less Sodium (difference - 191mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cuttlefish
Cuttlefish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.083g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cuttlefish
Cuttlefish is cheaper (difference - $12)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Crab
Crab is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 15mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Crab
Crab is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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 - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171966/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.