Cuttlefish vs. Lobster — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between cuttlefish and lobster
- Cuttlefish has more iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B12, phosphorus, and vitamin A, while lobster has more copper, selenium, vitamin B5, and zinc.
- Lobster's daily need coverage for copper is 107% higher.
- Lobster contains 94 times less vitamin A than cuttlefish. Cuttlefish contains 375IU of vitamin A, while lobster contains 4IU.
- The amount of cholesterol in cuttlefish is lower.
The food types used in this comparison are Mollusks, cuttlefish, mixed species, raw and Crustaceans, lobster, northern, cooked, moist 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.
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +53.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1975.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +109.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -23.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +69.2% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +43.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +164.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +134.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +63.2% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +11200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +5252.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +26.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +109.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +45.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +155.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +50.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +233.4% |
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:
19 g
Fats:
0.86 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
78.11 g
Other:
2.03 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +17% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +22.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +20.8% |
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Water
~78.11g
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
0.208 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.253 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.34 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -43.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +212.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +153.7% |
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 price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 0.587mg | 1.55mg | 107% |
| Iron | 6.02mg | 0.29mg | 72% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.91mg | 0.017mg | 69% |
| Vitamin B12 | 3µg | 1.43µg | 65% |
| Selenium | 44.8µg | 73.1µg | 51% |
| Phosphorus | 387mg | 185mg | 29% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.5mg | 1.667mg | 23% |
| Zinc | 1.73mg | 4.05mg | 21% |
| Choline | 80.9mg | 15% | |
| Vitamin A | 113µg | 1µg | 12% |
| Cholesterol | 112mg | 146mg | 11% |
| Vitamin E | 1mg | 7% | |
| Vitamin C | 5.3mg | 0mg | 6% |
| Protein | 16.24g | 19g | 6% |
| Sodium | 372mg | 486mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 354mg | 230mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.216mg | 1.83mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 30mg | 43mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.15mg | 0.119mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.11mg | 0.065mg | 2% |
| Folate | 16µg | 11µg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.134g | 0.34g | 1% |
| Calories | 79kcal | 89kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.009mg | 0.023mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 90mg | 96mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.7g | 0.86g | 0% |
| Carbs | 0.82g | 0g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0.82g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 1IU | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.013g | N/A | |
| Saturated fat | 0.118g | 0.208g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.081g | 0.253g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.182mg | 0.248mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.699mg | 0.753mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.707mg | 0.832mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.143mg | 1.376mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.213mg | 1.426mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.366mg | 0.475mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.582mg | 0.782mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.709mg | 0.852mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.312mg | 0.475mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.039g | 0.117g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.066g | 0.078g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.05g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.006g | 0.006g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.006g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.006g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.006g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.033g | N/A |
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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%
33%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
102%
127%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cuttlefish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 34mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cuttlefish is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cuttlefish contains less Sodium (difference - 114mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cuttlefish is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.09g)
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 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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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