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Cuttlefish vs. Scup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Cuttlefish and Scup?

  • Cuttlefish is richer in Iron, Vitamin B2, Copper, Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, and Zinc, yet Scup is richer in Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B6.
  • Cuttlefish's daily need coverage for Iron is 67% higher.
  • Cuttlefish has 9 times more Copper than Scup. Cuttlefish has 0.587mg of Copper, while Scup has 0.065mg.
  • Scup contains less Sodium.

We used Mollusks, cuttlefish, mixed species, raw and Fish, scup, cooked, dry heat types in this comparison.

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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%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 21% 15% 32% 26% 22% 17% 102% 7% 5.9% 255%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +76.5%
Contains more IronIron +785.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +803.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +179%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +63.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +144.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -85.5%
~equal in Magnesium ~29mg
~equal in Potassium ~368mg
~equal in Selenium ~46.8µg

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 0% 6.2% 0% 0% 32% 28% 94% 52% 80% 203% 0% 13% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +260.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +645.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +85.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1311.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +310.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +73%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +130.7%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Folate ~17µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
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24% 4% 68% 4%
Protein: 24.21 g
Fats: 3.5 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.42 g
Other: 3.87 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +17.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +49.1%
Contains more FatsFats +400%
Contains more OtherOther +130.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cuttlefish Scup Opinion
Calories 79kcal 135kcal Scup
Protein 16.24g 24.21g Scup
Fats 0.7g 3.5g Scup
Vitamin C 5.3mg 0mg Cuttlefish
Net carbs 0.82g 0g Cuttlefish
Carbs 0.82g 0g Cuttlefish
Cholesterol 112mg 67mg Scup
Magnesium 30mg 29mg Cuttlefish
Calcium 90mg 51mg Cuttlefish
Potassium 354mg 368mg Scup
Iron 6.02mg 0.68mg Cuttlefish
Copper 0.587mg 0.065mg Cuttlefish
Zinc 1.73mg 0.62mg Cuttlefish
Phosphorus 387mg 237mg Cuttlefish
Sodium 372mg 54mg Scup
Vitamin A 375IU 104IU Cuttlefish
Vitamin A 113µg 31µg Cuttlefish
Manganese 0.11mg 0.045mg Cuttlefish
Selenium 44.8µg 46.8µg Scup
Vitamin B1 0.009mg 0.127mg Scup
Vitamin B2 0.91mg 0.122mg Cuttlefish
Vitamin B3 1.216mg 4.994mg Scup
Vitamin B5 0.5mg 0.865mg Scup
Vitamin B6 0.15mg 0.346mg Scup
Vitamin B12 3µg 1.62µg Cuttlefish
Folate 16µg 17µg Scup
Saturated Fat 0.118g Scup
Monounsaturated Fat 0.081g Cuttlefish
Polyunsaturated fat 0.134g Cuttlefish
Tryptophan 0.182mg 0.271mg Scup
Threonine 0.699mg 1.061mg Scup
Isoleucine 0.707mg 1.115mg Scup
Leucine 1.143mg 1.967mg Scup
Lysine 1.213mg 2.223mg Scup
Methionine 0.366mg 0.716mg Scup
Phenylalanine 0.582mg 0.945mg Scup
Valine 0.709mg 1.247mg Scup
Histidine 0.312mg 0.713mg Scup
Omega-3 - EPA 0.039g Cuttlefish
Omega-3 - DHA 0.066g Cuttlefish
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g Cuttlefish

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cuttlefish Scup
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
39%
Scup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
102%
Cuttlefish
50%
Scup

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Scup
Scup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 45mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Scup
Scup contains less Sodium (difference - 318mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Scup
Scup is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.118g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cuttlefish
Cuttlefish is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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. Scup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174241/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.