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Cuttlefish vs. Mussels — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Cuttlefish and Mussels different?

  • Cuttlefish is richer in Copper, Vitamin B2, and Phosphorus, while Mussels is higher in Vitamin B12, Manganese, Selenium, Vitamin B1, Folate, and Vitamin B3.
  • Mussels covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 875% more than Cuttlefish.
  • Cuttlefish contains 4 times more Copper than Mussels. Cuttlefish contains 0.587mg of Copper, while Mussels contains 0.149mg.
  • Mussels is lower in Cholesterol.

Mollusks, cuttlefish, mixed species, raw and Mollusks, mussel, blue, cooked, moist heat types were 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 21% 27% 31% 226% 196% 47% 166% 49% 14% 244%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 26% 9.9% 24% 252% 50% 73% 122% 48% 887% 489%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +172.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +32.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +294%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +35.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +23.3%
Contains more IronIron +11.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +54.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +6081.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +100%
~equal in Sodium ~369mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 18% 23% 0% 0% 2.3% 210% 23% 30% 35% 375% 0% 12% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 45% 18% 0% 0% 75% 97% 56% 57% 23% 3000% 0% 57% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +23.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +116.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +50%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +156.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +3233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +146.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +90%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +700%
Contains more FolateFolate +375%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
16% 81% 2%
Protein: 16.24 g
Fats: 0.7 g
Carbs: 0.82 g
Water: 80.56 g
Other: 1.68 g
24% 4% 7% 61% 3%
Protein: 23.8 g
Fats: 4.48 g
Carbs: 7.39 g
Water: 61.15 g
Other: 3.18 g
Contains more WaterWater +31.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +46.6%
Contains more FatsFats +540%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +801.2%
Contains more OtherOther +89.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
35% 24% 40%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.118 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.081 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.134 g
28% 33% 39%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.85 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.212 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -86.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1151.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +804.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cuttlefish Mussels Opinion
Calories 79kcal 172kcal Mussels
Protein 16.24g 23.8g Mussels
Fats 0.7g 4.48g Mussels
Vitamin C 5.3mg 13.6mg Mussels
Net carbs 0.82g 7.39g Mussels
Carbs 0.82g 7.39g Mussels
Cholesterol 112mg 56mg Mussels
Magnesium 30mg 37mg Mussels
Calcium 90mg 33mg Cuttlefish
Potassium 354mg 268mg Cuttlefish
Iron 6.02mg 6.72mg Mussels
Copper 0.587mg 0.149mg Cuttlefish
Zinc 1.73mg 2.67mg Mussels
Phosphorus 387mg 285mg Cuttlefish
Sodium 372mg 369mg Mussels
Vitamin A 375IU 304IU Cuttlefish
Vitamin A 113µg 91µg Cuttlefish
Manganese 0.11mg 6.8mg Mussels
Selenium 44.8µg 89.6µg Mussels
Vitamin B1 0.009mg 0.3mg Mussels
Vitamin B2 0.91mg 0.42mg Cuttlefish
Vitamin B3 1.216mg 3mg Mussels
Vitamin B5 0.5mg 0.95mg Mussels
Vitamin B6 0.15mg 0.1mg Cuttlefish
Vitamin B12 3µg 24µg Mussels
Folate 16µg 76µg Mussels
Saturated Fat 0.118g 0.85g Cuttlefish
Monounsaturated Fat 0.081g 1.014g Mussels
Polyunsaturated fat 0.134g 1.212g Mussels
Tryptophan 0.182mg 0.267mg Mussels
Threonine 0.699mg 1.025mg Mussels
Isoleucine 0.707mg 1.036mg Mussels
Leucine 1.143mg 1.676mg Mussels
Lysine 1.213mg 1.779mg Mussels
Methionine 0.366mg 0.537mg Mussels
Phenylalanine 0.582mg 0.853mg Mussels
Valine 0.709mg 1.04mg Mussels
Histidine 0.312mg 0.457mg Mussels
Omega-3 - EPA 0.039g 0.276g Mussels
Omega-3 - DHA 0.066g 0.506g Mussels
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0.044g Mussels

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cuttlefish Mussels
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
56%
Cuttlefish
264%
Mussels
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
102%
Cuttlefish
198%
Mussels

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 56mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mussels
Mussels contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cuttlefish
Cuttlefish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.732g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cuttlefish
Cuttlefish is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Cuttlefish
Cuttlefish is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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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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. Mussels - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174217/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.