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; however, crab has more copper, zinc, vitamin B12, vitamin B5, vitamin B3, and folate.
- Daily need coverage for iron for cuttlefish is 69% higher.
- Crab has 113 times less vitamin A than cuttlefish. Cuttlefish has 113µg of vitamin A, 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 PotassiumPotassium | +36.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1104% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +65.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -33.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +48.6% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +20% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +38.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +120.2% |
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 | +60.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +11200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +878.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +155.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +125.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +99.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +11% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +218.8% |
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:
17.88 g
Fats:
0.74 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
79.69 g
Other:
1.69 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +10.1% |
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Fats
~0.74g
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Water
~79.69g
~equal in
Other
~1.69g
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
0.201 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.129 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.258 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -41.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +59.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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.
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 6.02mg | 0.5mg | 69% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.91mg | 0.093mg | 63% |
| Copper | 0.587mg | 0.814mg | 25% |
| Phosphorus | 387mg | 234mg | 22% |
| Zinc | 1.73mg | 3.81mg | 19% |
| Choline | 80.9mg | 15% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 3µg | 3.33µg | 14% |
| Vitamin E | 1.84mg | 12% | |
| Vitamin A | 113µg | 1µg | 12% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.5mg | 0.997mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.216mg | 2.747mg | 10% |
| Folate | 16µg | 51µg | 9% |
| Sodium | 372mg | 563mg | 8% |
| Cholesterol | 112mg | 97mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 354mg | 259mg | 3% |
| Protein | 16.24g | 17.88g | 3% |
| Selenium | 44.8µg | 42.9µg | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 5.3mg | 3.3mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.11mg | 0.074mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 30mg | 36mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.009mg | 0.023mg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.134g | 0.258g | 1% |
| Calories | 79kcal | 83kcal | 0% |
| Fats | 0.7g | 0.74g | 0% |
| Carbs | 0.82g | 0g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0.82g | 0g | N/A |
| Calcium | 90mg | 91mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.15mg | 0.156mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.014g | N/A | |
| Saturated fat | 0.118g | 0.201g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.081g | 0.129g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.182mg | 0.226mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.699mg | 0.727mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.707mg | 0.776mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.143mg | 1.307mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.213mg | 1.386mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.366mg | 0.452mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.582mg | 0.708mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.709mg | 0.806mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.312mg | 0.393mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.039g | 0.101g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.066g | 0.067g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.006g | 0.009g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.005g | 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%
56%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
102%
89%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cuttlefish is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cuttlefish contains less Sodium (difference - 191mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cuttlefish is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.083g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cuttlefish is cheaper (difference - $12)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Crab is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 15mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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.