Cuttlefish vs. Shad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are cuttlefish and shad different?
- Cuttlefish is richer in vitamin B12, iron, copper, vitamin B2, and zinc, while shad is higher in vitamin B3, vitamin B6, vitamin B1, and vitamin B5.
- Cuttlefish covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 119% more than shad.
- Cuttlefish contains 7 times more copper than shad. Cuttlefish contains 0.587mg of copper, while shad contains 0.082mg.
- Shad is lower in sodium.
Mollusks, cuttlefish, mixed species, raw and Fish, shad, american, cooked, dry heat types were 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +50% |
| Contains more IronIron | +385.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +615.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +268.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +103.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +26.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +39% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -82.5% |
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 | +213.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +195.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +2042.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1933.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +785.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +73% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +208% |
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:
21.71 g
Fats:
17.65 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
59.22 g
Other:
1.42 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +36% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +18.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +33.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +2421.4% |
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 Sodium |
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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 | 0.14µg | 119% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.216mg | 10.769mg | 60% |
| Iron | 6.02mg | 1.24mg | 60% |
| Copper | 0.587mg | 0.082mg | 56% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.91mg | 0.308mg | 46% |
| Fats | 0.7g | 17.65g | 26% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.15mg | 0.462mg | 24% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.009mg | 0.183mg | 15% |
| Sodium | 372mg | 65mg | 13% |
| Zinc | 1.73mg | 0.47mg | 11% |
| Protein | 16.24g | 21.71g | 11% |
| Vitamin A | 113µg | 36µg | 9% |
| Calories | 79kcal | 252kcal | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.5mg | 0.865mg | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 5.3mg | 0mg | 6% |
| Cholesterol | 112mg | 96mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 387mg | 349mg | 5% |
| Selenium | 44.8µg | 46.8µg | 4% |
| Potassium | 354mg | 492mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 90mg | 60mg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.11mg | 0.054mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 30mg | 38mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.134g | 1% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.118g | 1% | |
| Carbs | 0.82g | 0g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0.82g | 0g | N/A |
| Folate | 16µg | 17µg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.081g | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.182mg | 0.243mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.699mg | 0.952mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.707mg | 1mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.143mg | 1.764mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.213mg | 1.993mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.366mg | 0.642mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.582mg | 0.847mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.709mg | 1.118mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.312mg | 0.639mg | 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%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
102%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 16mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shad contains less Sodium (difference - 307mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shad 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.