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 for 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.
| 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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +25.6% |
| 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% |
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:
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
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
0.453 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.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 3µg | 36µg | 1375% |
| Selenium | 44.8µg | 89.6µg | 81% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.91mg | 0.076mg | 64% |
| Iron | 6.02mg | 9.54mg | 44% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.15mg | 0.648mg | 38% |
| Protein | 16.24g | 29.82g | 27% |
| Copper | 0.587mg | 0.739mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.216mg | 3.78mg | 16% |
| Zinc | 1.73mg | 3.36mg | 15% |
| Phosphorus | 387mg | 279mg | 15% |
| Choline | 81mg | 15% | |
| Potassium | 354mg | 630mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.5mg | 0.9mg | 8% |
| Vitamin E | 1.2mg | 8% | |
| Magnesium | 30mg | 60mg | 7% |
| Cholesterol | 112mg | 96mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.009mg | 0.057mg | 4% |
| Calories | 79kcal | 164kcal | 4% |
| Sodium | 372mg | 460mg | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.11mg | 0.047mg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 113µg | 90µg | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 5.3mg | 8mg | 3% |
| Folate | 16µg | 24µg | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.118g | 0.453g | 2% |
| Fats | 0.7g | 2.08g | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.134g | 0.477g | 2% |
| Calcium | 90mg | 106mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 0.82g | 4.4g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.081g | 0.324g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0.82g | 4.4g | N/A |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.182mg | 0.334mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.699mg | 1.283mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.707mg | 1.298mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.143mg | 2.099mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.213mg | 2.228mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.366mg | 0.673mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.582mg | 1.069mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.709mg | 1.303mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.312mg | 0.573mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.039g | 0.152g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.066g | 0.162g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.006g | 0.012g | 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
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381%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
102%
150%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Octopus is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Octopus is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Octopus is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Octopus is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cuttlefish is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cuttlefish contains less Sodium (difference - 88mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cuttlefish is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.335g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)