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Cuttlefish vs. Scallop — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Cuttlefish and Scallop

  • The amount of Vitamin B2, Iron, Copper, Selenium, Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Calcium, and Vitamin C in Cuttlefish is higher than in Scallop.
  • Cuttlefish covers your daily need of Vitamin B2 68% more than Scallop.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Scallop is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Mollusks, cuttlefish, mixed species, raw and Mollusks, scallop, (bay and sea), cooked, steamed.

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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
8
:
2
Scallop
Scallop
Contains more Calcium +800%
Contains more Iron +937.9%
Contains more Potassium +12.7%
Contains less Sodium -44.2%
Contains more Zinc +11.6%
Contains more Copper +1678.8%
Contains more Manganese +279.3%
Contains more Selenium +106.5%
Contains more Magnesium +23.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +10.1%
Cuttlefish
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 226% 22% 166% 32% 49% 48% 196% 15% 245%
Scallop
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 22% 27% 183% 28% 87% 43% 11% 4% 119%
Contains more Calcium +800%
Contains more Iron +937.9%
Contains more Potassium +12.7%
Contains less Sodium -44.2%
Contains more Zinc +11.6%
Contains more Copper +1678.8%
Contains more Manganese +279.3%
Contains more Selenium +106.5%
Contains more Magnesium +23.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +10.1%

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
7
:
5
Scallop
Scallop
Contains more Vitamin A +7400%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +3691.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +13%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +36.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +33.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +39.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +33.3%
Contains more Folate +25%
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%
Scallop
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 0% 0% 0% 3% 6% 21% 22% 26% 15% 269% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +7400%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +3691.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +13%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +36.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +33.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +39.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +33.3%
Contains more Folate +25%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cuttlefish
Cuttlefish
1
:
4
Scallop
Scallop
Contains more Water +14.7%
Contains more Protein +26.5%
Contains more Fats +20%
Contains more Carbs +559.8%
Contains more Other +76.2%
Cuttlefish
16% 81% 2%
Protein: 16.24 g
Fats: 0.7 g
Carbs: 0.82 g
Water: 80.56 g
Other: 1.68 g
Scallop
21% 5% 70% 3%
Protein: 20.54 g
Fats: 0.84 g
Carbs: 5.41 g
Water: 70.25 g
Other: 2.96 g
Contains more Water +14.7%
Contains more Protein +26.5%
Contains more Fats +20%
Contains more Carbs +559.8%
Contains more Other +76.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cuttlefish
Cuttlefish
1
:
2
Scallop
Scallop
Contains less Saturated Fat -45.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +65.7%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.082
Cuttlefish
35% 24% 40%
Saturated Fat: 0.118 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.081 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.134 g
Scallop
42% 16% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.218 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.082 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.222 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -45.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +65.7%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.082

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cuttlefish Scallop Opinion
Net carbs 0.82g 5.41g Scallop
Protein 16.24g 20.54g Scallop
Fats 0.7g 0.84g Scallop
Carbs 0.82g 5.41g Scallop
Calories 79kcal 111kcal Scallop
Starch 3.69g Scallop
Calcium 90mg 10mg Cuttlefish
Iron 6.02mg 0.58mg Cuttlefish
Magnesium 30mg 37mg Scallop
Phosphorus 387mg 426mg Scallop
Potassium 354mg 314mg Cuttlefish
Sodium 372mg 667mg Cuttlefish
Zinc 1.73mg 1.55mg Cuttlefish
Copper 0.587mg 0.033mg Cuttlefish
Manganese 0.11mg 0.029mg Cuttlefish
Selenium 44.8µg 21.7µg Cuttlefish
Vitamin A 375IU 5IU Cuttlefish
Vitamin A RAE 113µg 2µg Cuttlefish
Vitamin D 2IU Scallop
Vitamin C 5.3mg 0mg Cuttlefish
Vitamin B1 0.009mg 0.012mg Scallop
Vitamin B2 0.91mg 0.024mg Cuttlefish
Vitamin B3 1.216mg 1.076mg Cuttlefish
Vitamin B5 0.5mg 0.366mg Cuttlefish
Vitamin B6 0.15mg 0.112mg Cuttlefish
Folate 16µg 20µg Scallop
Vitamin B12 3µg 2.15µg Cuttlefish
Tryptophan 0.182mg 0.173mg Cuttlefish
Threonine 0.699mg 0.629mg Cuttlefish
Isoleucine 0.707mg 0.692mg Cuttlefish
Leucine 1.143mg 1.226mg Scallop
Lysine 1.213mg 1.258mg Scallop
Methionine 0.366mg 0.487mg Scallop
Phenylalanine 0.582mg 0.597mg Scallop
Valine 0.709mg 0.645mg Cuttlefish
Histidine 0.312mg 0.314mg Scallop
Cholesterol 112mg 41mg Scallop
Trans Fat 0.009g Cuttlefish
Saturated Fat 0.118g 0.218g Cuttlefish
Omega-3 - DHA 0.066g 0.104g Scallop
Omega-3 - EPA 0.039g 0.072g Scallop
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0.005g Cuttlefish
Monounsaturated Fat 0.081g 0.082g Scallop
Polyunsaturated fat 0.134g 0.222g Scallop
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Scallop

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Cuttlefish Scallop
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
30%
Scallop
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
102%
Cuttlefish
52%
Scallop

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Scallop
Scallop is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 71mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Scallop
Scallop is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
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 - 295mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cuttlefish
Cuttlefish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.1g)
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 ($)
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. Scallop - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167742/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.