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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.
Cuttlefish
Cuttlefish
4
:
6
Mussels
Mussels
Contains more Calcium +172.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +35.8%
Contains more Potassium +32.1%
Contains more Copper +294%
Contains more Iron +11.6%
Contains more Magnesium +23.3%
Contains more Zinc +54.3%
Contains more Manganese +6081.8%
Contains more Selenium +100%
Equal in Sodium - 369
Cuttlefish
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 226% 22% 166% 32% 49% 48% 196% 15% 245%
Mussels
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 252% 27% 123% 24% 49% 73% 50% 887% 489%
Contains more Calcium +172.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +35.8%
Contains more Potassium +32.1%
Contains more Copper +294%
Contains more Iron +11.6%
Contains more Magnesium +23.3%
Contains more Zinc +54.3%
Contains more Manganese +6081.8%
Contains more Selenium +100%
Equal in Sodium - 369

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
3
:
6
Mussels
Mussels
Contains more Vitamin A +23.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +116.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +50%
Contains more Vitamin C +156.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +3233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +146.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +90%
Contains more Folate +375%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +700%
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%
Mussels
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 19% 0% 0% 46% 75% 97% 57% 57% 24% 57% 3000% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +23.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +116.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +50%
Contains more Vitamin C +156.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +3233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +146.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +90%
Contains more Folate +375%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +700%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cuttlefish
Cuttlefish
1
:
4
Mussels
Mussels
Contains more Water +31.7%
Contains more Protein +46.6%
Contains more Fats +540%
Contains more Carbs +801.2%
Contains more Other +89.3%
Cuttlefish
16% 81% 2%
Protein: 16.24 g
Fats: 0.7 g
Carbs: 0.82 g
Water: 80.56 g
Other: 1.68 g
Mussels
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 Water +31.7%
Contains more Protein +46.6%
Contains more Fats +540%
Contains more Carbs +801.2%
Contains more Other +89.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cuttlefish
Cuttlefish
1
:
2
Mussels
Mussels
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1151.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +804.5%
Cuttlefish
35% 24% 40%
Saturated Fat: 0.118 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.081 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.134 g
Mussels
28% 33% 39%
Saturated Fat: 0.85 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.212 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1151.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated 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 Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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
Net carbs 0.82g 7.39g Mussels
Protein 16.24g 23.8g Mussels
Fats 0.7g 4.48g Mussels
Carbs 0.82g 7.39g Mussels
Calories 79kcal 172kcal Mussels
Calcium 90mg 33mg Cuttlefish
Iron 6.02mg 6.72mg Mussels
Magnesium 30mg 37mg Mussels
Phosphorus 387mg 285mg Cuttlefish
Potassium 354mg 268mg Cuttlefish
Sodium 372mg 369mg Mussels
Zinc 1.73mg 2.67mg Mussels
Copper 0.587mg 0.149mg Cuttlefish
Manganese 0.11mg 6.8mg Mussels
Selenium 44.8µg 89.6µg Mussels
Vitamin A 375IU 304IU Cuttlefish
Vitamin A RAE 113µg 91µg Cuttlefish
Vitamin C 5.3mg 13.6mg 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
Folate 16µg 76µg Mussels
Vitamin B12 3µg 24µg 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
Cholesterol 112mg 56mg Mussels
Saturated Fat 0.118g 0.85g Cuttlefish
Omega-3 - DHA 0.066g 0.506g Mussels
Omega-3 - EPA 0.039g 0.276g Mussels
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0.044g Mussels
Monounsaturated Fat 0.081g 1.014g Mussels
Polyunsaturated fat 0.134g 1.212g Mussels

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cuttlefish Mussels
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
61%
Cuttlefish
286%
Mussels
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
102%
Cuttlefish
198%
Mussels

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Mussels
Mussels contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 56mg)
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.