Cuttlefish vs. Eel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are cuttlefish and eel different?
- Cuttlefish is higher in iron, selenium, vitamin B2, copper, and phosphorus; however, eel is richer in vitamin A, vitamin B3, and vitamin B1.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin A for eel is 68% higher.
- Cuttlefish contains 20 times more copper than eel. While cuttlefish contains 0.587mg of copper, eel contains only 0.029mg.
- Cuttlefish has less cholesterol.
Mollusks, cuttlefish, mixed species, raw and Fish, eel, mixed species, cooked, dry 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +15.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +246.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +840.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1924.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +39.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +175% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +439.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +20.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -82.5% |
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 | +194.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1684.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +78.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +94.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +906.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1933.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +269% |
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:
23.65 g
Fats:
14.95 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
59.31 g
Other:
2.09 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +35.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +45.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +2035.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +24.4% |
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
3.023 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.218 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.214 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -96.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +11280.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +806% |
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 vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin A | 113µg | 1137µg | 114% |
| Iron | 6.02mg | 0.64mg | 67% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.91mg | 0.051mg | 66% |
| Selenium | 44.8µg | 8.3µg | 66% |
| Copper | 0.587mg | 0.029mg | 62% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.081g | 9.218g | 23% |
| Fats | 0.7g | 14.95g | 22% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.216mg | 4.487mg | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 112mg | 161mg | 16% |
| Phosphorus | 387mg | 277mg | 16% |
| Protein | 16.24g | 23.65g | 15% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.009mg | 0.183mg | 15% |
| Sodium | 372mg | 65mg | 13% |
| Saturated fat | 0.118g | 3.023g | 13% |
| Calories | 79kcal | 236kcal | 8% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.134g | 1.214g | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.15mg | 0.077mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 90mg | 26mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B12 | 3µg | 2.89µg | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 5.3mg | 1.8mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.5mg | 0.28mg | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.11mg | 0.04mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 1.73mg | 2.08mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 30mg | 26mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 0.82g | 0g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0.82g | 0g | N/A |
| Potassium | 354mg | 349mg | 0% |
| Folate | 16µg | 17µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.182mg | 0.265mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.699mg | 1.037mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.707mg | 1.09mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.143mg | 1.922mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.213mg | 2.171mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.366mg | 0.7mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.582mg | 0.923mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.709mg | 1.218mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.312mg | 0.696mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.039g | 0.108g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.066g | 0.081g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.006g | 0.095g | 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%
72%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
102%
33%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Eel contains less Sodium (difference - 307mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cuttlefish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 49mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cuttlefish is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.905g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cuttlefish is relatively richer in minerals
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 cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.