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Cuttlefish vs. Octopus raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Cuttlefish and Octopus raw different?

  • Cuttlefish is higher in Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Copper, Iron, and Vitamin A RAE, however, Octopus raw is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Octopus raw is 708% higher.
  • Cuttlefish contains 23 times more Vitamin B2 than Octopus raw. While Cuttlefish contains 0.91mg of Vitamin B2, Octopus raw contains only 0.04mg.
  • Octopus raw has less Cholesterol.

Mollusks, cuttlefish, mixed species, raw and Mollusks, octopus, common, raw are the varieties 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
7
:
1
Octopus raw
Octopus raw
Contains more Calcium +69.8%
Contains more Iron +13.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +108.1%
Contains more Copper +34.9%
Contains more Manganese +340%
Contains less Sodium -38.2%
Equal in Magnesium - 30
Equal in Potassium - 350
Equal in Zinc - 1.68
Equal in Selenium - 44.8
Cuttlefish
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 226% 22% 166% 32% 49% 48% 196% 15% 245%
Octopus raw
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 16% 199% 22% 80% 31% 30% 46% 145% 4% 245%
Contains more Calcium +69.8%
Contains more Iron +13.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +108.1%
Contains more Copper +34.9%
Contains more Manganese +340%
Contains less Sodium -38.2%
Equal in Magnesium - 30
Equal in Potassium - 350
Equal in Zinc - 1.68
Equal in Selenium - 44.8

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
:
7
Octopus raw
Octopus raw
Contains more Vitamin A +150%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2175%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +72.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +140%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +566.7%
Equal in Vitamin C - 5
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.5
Equal in Folate - 16
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%
Octopus raw
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 9% 24% 0% 17% 8% 10% 40% 30% 84% 12% 2500% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +150%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2175%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +72.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +140%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +566.7%
Equal in Vitamin C - 5
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.5
Equal in Folate - 16

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cuttlefish
Cuttlefish
3
:
2
Octopus raw
Octopus raw
Contains more Fats +48.6%
Contains more Carbs +168.3%
Equal in Protein - 14.91
Equal in Water - 80.25
Equal in Other - 1.6
Cuttlefish
16% 81% 2%
Protein: 16.24 g
Fats: 0.7 g
Carbs: 0.82 g
Water: 80.56 g
Other: 1.68 g
Octopus raw
15% 2% 80%
Protein: 14.91 g
Fats: 1.04 g
Carbs: 2.2 g
Water: 80.25 g
Other: 1.6 g
Contains more Fats +48.6%
Contains more Carbs +168.3%
Equal in Protein - 14.91
Equal in Water - 80.25
Equal in Other - 1.6

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cuttlefish
Cuttlefish
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:
2
Octopus raw
Octopus raw
Contains less Saturated Fat -48%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +100%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +78.4%
Cuttlefish
35% 24% 40%
Saturated Fat: 0.118 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.081 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.134 g
Octopus raw
36% 26% 38%
Saturated Fat: 0.227 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.162 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.239 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -48%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +100%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +78.4%

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 raw
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cuttlefish Octopus raw Opinion
Net carbs 0.82g 2.2g Octopus raw
Protein 16.24g 14.91g Cuttlefish
Fats 0.7g 1.04g Octopus raw
Carbs 0.82g 2.2g Octopus raw
Calories 79kcal 82kcal Octopus raw
Calcium 90mg 53mg Cuttlefish
Iron 6.02mg 5.3mg Cuttlefish
Magnesium 30mg 30mg
Phosphorus 387mg 186mg Cuttlefish
Potassium 354mg 350mg Cuttlefish
Sodium 372mg 230mg Octopus raw
Zinc 1.73mg 1.68mg Cuttlefish
Copper 0.587mg 0.435mg Cuttlefish
Manganese 0.11mg 0.025mg Cuttlefish
Selenium 44.8µg 44.8µg
Vitamin A 375IU 150IU Cuttlefish
Vitamin A RAE 113µg 45µg Cuttlefish
Vitamin E 1.2mg Octopus raw
Vitamin C 5.3mg 5mg Cuttlefish
Vitamin B1 0.009mg 0.03mg Octopus raw
Vitamin B2 0.91mg 0.04mg Cuttlefish
Vitamin B3 1.216mg 2.1mg Octopus raw
Vitamin B5 0.5mg 0.5mg
Vitamin B6 0.15mg 0.36mg Octopus raw
Folate 16µg 16µg
Vitamin B12 3µg 20µg Octopus raw
Vitamin K 0.1µg Octopus raw
Tryptophan 0.182mg 0.167mg Cuttlefish
Threonine 0.699mg 0.642mg Cuttlefish
Isoleucine 0.707mg 0.649mg Cuttlefish
Leucine 1.143mg 1.049mg Cuttlefish
Lysine 1.213mg 1.114mg Cuttlefish
Methionine 0.366mg 0.336mg Cuttlefish
Phenylalanine 0.582mg 0.534mg Cuttlefish
Valine 0.709mg 0.651mg Cuttlefish
Histidine 0.312mg 0.286mg Cuttlefish
Cholesterol 112mg 48mg Octopus raw
Saturated Fat 0.118g 0.227g Cuttlefish
Omega-3 - DHA 0.066g 0.081g Octopus raw
Omega-3 - EPA 0.039g 0.076g Octopus raw
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0.006g
Monounsaturated Fat 0.081g 0.162g Octopus raw
Polyunsaturated fat 0.134g 0.239g Octopus raw

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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
228%
Octopus raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
102%
Cuttlefish
82%
Octopus raw

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Octopus raw
Octopus raw contains less Sodium (difference - 142mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Octopus raw
Octopus raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 64mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Octopus raw
Octopus raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Octopus raw
Octopus raw is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cuttlefish
Cuttlefish is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cuttlefish
Cuttlefish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.109g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cuttlefish
Cuttlefish is relatively richer in minerals
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 raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174218/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.