Cuttlefish vs. Sea cucumber — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between cuttlefish and sea cucumber
- Cuttlefish has more iron and calcium, while sea cucumber has more vitamin B3.
- Cuttlefish covers your daily need for iron, 68% more than sea cucumber.
- Cuttlefish contains 3 times more calcium than sea cucumber. While cuttlefish contains 90mg of calcium, sea cucumber contains only 30mg.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Mollusks, cuttlefish, mixed species, raw and Sea cucumber, yane (Alaska Native).
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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 | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +200% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +∞% |
| Contains more IronIron | +903.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +∞% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +∞% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +455.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +163.2% |
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:
13 g
Fats:
0.4 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
80.7 g
Other:
5.9 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +24.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +75% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +251.2% |
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Water
~80.7g
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 Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 3µg | 125% | |
| Selenium | 44.8µg | 81% | |
| Iron | 6.02mg | 0.6mg | 68% |
| Copper | 0.587mg | 65% | |
| Phosphorus | 387mg | 55% | |
| Cholesterol | 112mg | 37% | |
| Sodium | 372mg | 16% | |
| Zinc | 1.73mg | 16% | |
| Vitamin A | 113µg | 13% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.216mg | 3.2mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.15mg | 12% | |
| Potassium | 354mg | 10% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.5mg | 10% | |
| Magnesium | 30mg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 90mg | 30mg | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 5.3mg | 6% | |
| Protein | 16.24g | 13g | 6% |
| Manganese | 0.11mg | 5% | |
| Folate | 16µg | 4% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.009mg | 0.05mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.91mg | 0.94mg | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.118g | 1% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.134g | 1% | |
| Calories | 79kcal | 56kcal | 1% |
| Fats | 0.7g | 0.4g | 0% |
| Carbs | 0.82g | 0g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0.82g | 0g | N/A |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.081g | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.182mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.699mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.707mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.143mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 1.213mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.366mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.582mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.709mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.312mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.039g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.066g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.006g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
22%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
102%
3%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sea cucumber is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 112mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sea cucumber contains less Sodium (difference - 372mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sea cucumber is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.118g)
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)
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.