Cuttlefish vs. Roe — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between cuttlefish and roe
- Cuttlefish has more iron and copper; however, roe is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin B1, folate, phosphorus, vitamin B5, selenium, and vitamin C.
- Roe covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 356% more than cuttlefish.
- Roe has 8 times less iron than cuttlefish. Cuttlefish has 6.02mg of iron, while roe has 0.77mg.
- Cuttlefish contains less cholesterol.
- Roe has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of roe is 27, while the glycemic index of cuttlefish is 0.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Mollusks, cuttlefish, mixed species, raw and Fish, roe, mixed species, cooked, dry 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +15.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +221.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +25.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +681.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +358.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +35.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +746.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +33.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -68.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +15.4% |
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 | +24.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +209.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +2977.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +80.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +130.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +23.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +284.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +475% |
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:
28.62 g
Fats:
8.23 g
Carbs:
1.92 g
Water:
58.63 g
Other:
2.6 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +37.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +76.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1075.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +134.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +54.8% |
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
1.866 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.129 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.404 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -93.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +2528.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2440.3% |
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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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 3µg | 11.54µg | 356% |
| Cholesterol | 112mg | 479mg | 122% |
| Iron | 6.02mg | 0.77mg | 66% |
| Copper | 0.587mg | 0.128mg | 51% |
| Protein | 16.24g | 28.62g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.134g | 3.404g | 22% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.009mg | 0.277mg | 22% |
| Folate | 16µg | 92µg | 19% |
| Phosphorus | 387mg | 515mg | 18% |
| Selenium | 44.8µg | 51.7µg | 13% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.5mg | 1.154mg | 13% |
| Fats | 0.7g | 8.23g | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 5.3mg | 16.4mg | 12% |
| Sodium | 372mg | 117mg | 11% |
| Saturated fat | 0.118g | 1.866g | 8% |
| Calories | 79kcal | 204kcal | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.216mg | 2.192mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 90mg | 28mg | 6% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.081g | 2.129g | 5% |
| Manganese | 0.11mg | 0.013mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 1.73mg | 1.28mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.91mg | 0.949mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.15mg | 0.185mg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 113µg | 91µg | 2% |
| Potassium | 354mg | 283mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 30mg | 26mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 0.82g | 1.92g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0.82g | 1.92g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.182mg | 0.375mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.699mg | 1.305mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.707mg | 1.465mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.143mg | 2.509mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.213mg | 2.179mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.366mg | 0.71mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.582mg | 1.401mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.709mg | 1.676mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.312mg | 0.778mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.039g | 1.26g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.066g | 1.747g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.006g | 0.105g | 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
57%
157%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
102%
68%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Roe contains less Sodium (difference - 255mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Roe is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cuttlefish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 367mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cuttlefish is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.748g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cuttlefish is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Cuttlefish is cheaper (difference - $100)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cuttlefish is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)