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Cuttlefish vs. Octopus — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Cuttlefish and Octopus

  • Cuttlefish has more Vitamin B2, and Phosphorus, while Octopus has more Vitamin B12, Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B6, Copper, Vitamin B3, Zinc, and Potassium.
  • Octopus covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 1375% more than Cuttlefish.
  • Cuttlefish contains 12 times more Vitamin B2 than Octopus. While Cuttlefish contains 0.91mg of Vitamin B2, Octopus contains only 0.076mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Mollusks, cuttlefish, mixed species, raw and Mollusks, octopus, common, 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.
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 43% 32% 56% 358% 246% 92% 120% 60% 6.1% 489%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +38.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -19.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +134%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +100%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +17.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +78%
Contains more IronIron +58.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +25.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +94.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +100%

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%
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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 27% 18% 24% 0% 14% 18% 71% 54% 150% 4500% 0.25% 18% 44%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +25%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1097.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +50.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +533.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +210.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +80%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +332%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1100%
Contains more FolateFolate +50%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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
30% 2% 4% 61% 3%
Protein: 29.82 g
Fats: 2.08 g
Carbs: 4.4 g
Water: 60.5 g
Other: 3.2 g
Contains more WaterWater +33.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +83.6%
Contains more FatsFats +197.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +436.6%
Contains more OtherOther +90.5%

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
36% 26% 38%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.453 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.324 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.477 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -74%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +300%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +256%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cuttlefish Octopus Opinion
Calories 79kcal 164kcal Octopus
Protein 16.24g 29.82g Octopus
Fats 0.7g 2.08g Octopus
Vitamin C 5.3mg 8mg Octopus
Net carbs 0.82g 4.4g Octopus
Carbs 0.82g 4.4g Octopus
Cholesterol 112mg 96mg Octopus
Magnesium 30mg 60mg Octopus
Calcium 90mg 106mg Octopus
Potassium 354mg 630mg Octopus
Iron 6.02mg 9.54mg Octopus
Copper 0.587mg 0.739mg Octopus
Zinc 1.73mg 3.36mg Octopus
Phosphorus 387mg 279mg Cuttlefish
Sodium 372mg 460mg Cuttlefish
Vitamin A 375IU 300IU Cuttlefish
Vitamin A 113µg 90µg Cuttlefish
Vitamin E 1.2mg Octopus
Manganese 0.11mg 0.047mg Cuttlefish
Selenium 44.8µg 89.6µg Octopus
Vitamin B1 0.009mg 0.057mg Octopus
Vitamin B2 0.91mg 0.076mg Cuttlefish
Vitamin B3 1.216mg 3.78mg Octopus
Vitamin B5 0.5mg 0.9mg Octopus
Vitamin B6 0.15mg 0.648mg Octopus
Vitamin B12 3µg 36µg Octopus
Vitamin K 0.1µg Octopus
Folate 16µg 24µg Octopus
Choline 81mg Octopus
Saturated Fat 0.118g 0.453g Cuttlefish
Monounsaturated Fat 0.081g 0.324g Octopus
Polyunsaturated fat 0.134g 0.477g Octopus
Tryptophan 0.182mg 0.334mg Octopus
Threonine 0.699mg 1.283mg Octopus
Isoleucine 0.707mg 1.298mg Octopus
Leucine 1.143mg 2.099mg Octopus
Lysine 1.213mg 2.228mg Octopus
Methionine 0.366mg 0.673mg Octopus
Phenylalanine 0.582mg 1.069mg Octopus
Valine 0.709mg 1.303mg Octopus
Histidine 0.312mg 0.573mg Octopus
Omega-3 - EPA 0.039g 0.152g Octopus
Omega-3 - DHA 0.066g 0.162g Octopus
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0.012g Octopus

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cuttlefish Octopus
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
380%
Octopus
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
102%
Cuttlefish
150%
Octopus

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Octopus
Octopus is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Octopus
Octopus is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Octopus
Octopus is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Octopus
Octopus is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cuttlefish
Cuttlefish is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cuttlefish
Cuttlefish contains less Sodium (difference - 88mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cuttlefish
Cuttlefish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.335g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Octopus - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174249/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.