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Cuttlefish vs. Salmon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Cuttlefish and Salmon

  • Cuttlefish has more Iron, Copper, Vitamin B2, and Phosphorus, however, Salmon is richer in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B5.
  • Cuttlefish covers your daily Iron needs 71% more than Salmon.
  • Salmon has 12 times less Copper than Cuttlefish. Cuttlefish has 0.587mg of Copper, while Salmon has 0.049mg.
  • Salmon contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Mollusks, cuttlefish, mixed species, raw and Fish, salmon, Atlantic, farmed, cooked, dry heat.

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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.
Cuttlefish
Cuttlefish
7
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2
Salmon
Salmon
Contains more Calcium +500%
Contains more Iron +1670.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +53.6%
Contains more Zinc +302.3%
Contains more Copper +1098%
Contains more Manganese +587.5%
Contains less Sodium -83.6%
Equal in Magnesium - 30
Equal in Potassium - 384
Equal in Selenium - 41.4
Cuttlefish
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 226% 22% 166% 32% 49% 48% 196% 15% 245%
Salmon
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 13% 22% 108% 34% 8% 12% 17% 3% 226%
Contains more Calcium +500%
Contains more Iron +1670.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +53.6%
Contains more Zinc +302.3%
Contains more Copper +1098%
Contains more Manganese +587.5%
Contains less Sodium -83.6%
Equal in Magnesium - 30
Equal in Potassium - 384
Equal in Selenium - 41.4

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.
Cuttlefish
Cuttlefish
4
:
8
Salmon
Salmon
Contains more Vitamin A +63%
Contains more Vitamin C +43.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +574.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +3677.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +561.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +195%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +331.3%
Contains more Folate +112.5%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 2.8
Cuttlefish
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%
Salmon
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 14% 23% 393% 13% 86% 32% 151% 89% 150% 26% 350% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +63%
Contains more Vitamin C +43.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +574.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +3677.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +561.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +195%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +331.3%
Contains more Folate +112.5%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 2.8

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cuttlefish
Cuttlefish
3
:
2
Salmon
Salmon
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +24.4%
Contains more Other +110%
Contains more Protein +36.1%
Contains more Fats +1664.3%
Cuttlefish
16% 81% 2%
Protein: 16.24 g
Fats: 0.7 g
Carbs: 0.82 g
Water: 80.56 g
Other: 1.68 g
Salmon
22% 12% 65%
Protein: 22.1 g
Fats: 12.35 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.75 g
Other: 0.8 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +24.4%
Contains more Other +110%
Contains more Protein +36.1%
Contains more Fats +1664.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cuttlefish
Cuttlefish
1
:
2
Salmon
Salmon
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5061.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3297.8%
Cuttlefish
35% 24% 40%
Saturated Fat: 0.118 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.081 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.134 g
Salmon
22% 38% 41%
Saturated Fat: 2.397 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.181 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.553 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5061.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3297.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cuttlefish Salmon
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cuttlefish Salmon Opinion
Net carbs 0.82g 0g Cuttlefish
Protein 16.24g 22.1g Salmon
Fats 0.7g 12.35g Salmon
Carbs 0.82g 0g Cuttlefish
Calories 79kcal 206kcal Salmon
Calcium 90mg 15mg Cuttlefish
Iron 6.02mg 0.34mg Cuttlefish
Magnesium 30mg 30mg
Phosphorus 387mg 252mg Cuttlefish
Potassium 354mg 384mg Salmon
Sodium 372mg 61mg Salmon
Zinc 1.73mg 0.43mg Cuttlefish
Copper 0.587mg 0.049mg Cuttlefish
Manganese 0.11mg 0.016mg Cuttlefish
Selenium 44.8µg 41.4µg Cuttlefish
Vitamin A 375IU 230IU Cuttlefish
Vitamin A RAE 113µg 69µg Cuttlefish
Vitamin E 1.14mg Salmon
Vitamin D 526IU Salmon
Vitamin D 13.1µg Salmon
Vitamin C 5.3mg 3.7mg Cuttlefish
Vitamin B1 0.009mg 0.34mg Salmon
Vitamin B2 0.91mg 0.135mg Cuttlefish
Vitamin B3 1.216mg 8.045mg Salmon
Vitamin B5 0.5mg 1.475mg Salmon
Vitamin B6 0.15mg 0.647mg Salmon
Folate 16µg 34µg Salmon
Vitamin B12 3µg 2.8µg Cuttlefish
Vitamin K 0.1µg Salmon
Tryptophan 0.182mg 0.248mg Salmon
Threonine 0.699mg 0.969mg Salmon
Isoleucine 0.707mg 1.018mg Salmon
Leucine 1.143mg 1.796mg Salmon
Lysine 1.213mg 2.03mg Salmon
Methionine 0.366mg 0.654mg Salmon
Phenylalanine 0.582mg 0.863mg Salmon
Valine 0.709mg 1.139mg Salmon
Histidine 0.312mg 0.651mg Salmon
Cholesterol 112mg 63mg Salmon
Saturated Fat 0.118g 2.397g Cuttlefish
Omega-3 - DHA 0.066g 1.457g Salmon
Omega-3 - EPA 0.039g 0.69g Salmon
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0.17g Salmon
Monounsaturated Fat 0.081g 4.181g Salmon
Polyunsaturated fat 0.134g 4.553g Salmon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cuttlefish Salmon
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
110%
Salmon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
102%
Cuttlefish
44%
Salmon

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Salmon
Salmon contains less Sodium (difference - 311mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Salmon
Salmon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 49mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Salmon
Salmon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cuttlefish
Cuttlefish is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cuttlefish
Cuttlefish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.279g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cuttlefish
Cuttlefish is cheaper (difference - $13)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cuttlefish
Cuttlefish is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)

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. Salmon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175168/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.