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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 RAE, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE from Eel is 114% 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.
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Eel
Contains more Calcium +246.2%
Contains more Iron +840.6%
Contains more Magnesium +15.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +39.7%
Contains more Copper +1924.1%
Contains more Manganese +175%
Contains more Selenium +439.8%
Contains less Sodium -82.5%
Contains more Zinc +20.2%
Equal in Potassium - 349
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 8% 24% 19% 119% 31% 9% 57% 10% 6% 46%
Contains more Calcium +246.2%
Contains more Iron +840.6%
Contains more Magnesium +15.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +39.7%
Contains more Copper +1924.1%
Contains more Manganese +175%
Contains more Selenium +439.8%
Contains less Sodium -82.5%
Contains more Zinc +20.2%
Equal in Potassium - 349

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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Eel
Contains more Vitamin C +194.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1684.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +78.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +94.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +909.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1933.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +269%
Equal in Folate - 17
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 2.89
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 228% 0% 0% 6% 46% 12% 85% 17% 18% 13% 362% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +194.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1684.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +78.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +94.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +909.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1933.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +269%
Equal in Folate - 17
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 2.89

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Eel
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +35.8%
Contains more Protein +45.6%
Contains more Fats +2035.7%
Contains more Other +24.4%
16% 81% 2%
Protein: 16.24 g
Fats: 0.7 g
Carbs: 0.82 g
Water: 80.56 g
Other: 1.68 g
24% 15% 59% 2%
Protein: 23.65 g
Fats: 14.95 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.31 g
Other: 2.09 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +35.8%
Contains more Protein +45.6%
Contains more Fats +2035.7%
Contains more Other +24.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Eel
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +11280.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +806%
35% 24% 40%
Saturated Fat: 0.118 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.081 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.134 g
22% 69% 9%
Saturated Fat: 3.023 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.218 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.214 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +11280.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated 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.
Cuttlefish Eel
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cuttlefish Eel Opinion
Net carbs 0.82g 0g Cuttlefish
Protein 16.24g 23.65g Eel
Fats 0.7g 14.95g Eel
Carbs 0.82g 0g Cuttlefish
Calories 79kcal 236kcal Eel
Calcium 90mg 26mg Cuttlefish
Iron 6.02mg 0.64mg Cuttlefish
Magnesium 30mg 26mg Cuttlefish
Phosphorus 387mg 277mg Cuttlefish
Potassium 354mg 349mg Cuttlefish
Sodium 372mg 65mg Eel
Zinc 1.73mg 2.08mg Eel
Copper 0.587mg 0.029mg Cuttlefish
Manganese 0.11mg 0.04mg Cuttlefish
Selenium 44.8µg 8.3µg Cuttlefish
Vitamin A 375IU 3787IU Eel
Vitamin A RAE 113µg 1137µg Eel
Vitamin C 5.3mg 1.8mg Cuttlefish
Vitamin B1 0.009mg 0.183mg Eel
Vitamin B2 0.91mg 0.051mg Cuttlefish
Vitamin B3 1.216mg 4.487mg Eel
Vitamin B5 0.5mg 0.28mg Cuttlefish
Vitamin B6 0.15mg 0.077mg Cuttlefish
Folate 16µg 17µg Eel
Vitamin B12 3µg 2.89µg Cuttlefish
Tryptophan 0.182mg 0.265mg Eel
Threonine 0.699mg 1.037mg Eel
Isoleucine 0.707mg 1.09mg Eel
Leucine 1.143mg 1.922mg Eel
Lysine 1.213mg 2.171mg Eel
Methionine 0.366mg 0.7mg Eel
Phenylalanine 0.582mg 0.923mg Eel
Valine 0.709mg 1.218mg Eel
Histidine 0.312mg 0.696mg Eel
Cholesterol 112mg 161mg Cuttlefish
Saturated Fat 0.118g 3.023g Cuttlefish
Omega-3 - DHA 0.066g 0.081g Eel
Omega-3 - EPA 0.039g 0.108g Eel
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0.095g Eel
Monounsaturated Fat 0.081g 9.218g Eel
Polyunsaturated fat 0.134g 1.214g Eel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cuttlefish Eel
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
65%
Eel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
102%
Cuttlefish
33%
Eel

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Eel
Eel contains less Sodium (difference - 307mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cuttlefish
Cuttlefish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 49mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cuttlefish
Cuttlefish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.905g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cuttlefish
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.

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. Eel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174194/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.