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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, Zinc, and Vitamin A, while Shad is higher in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B1.
  • Cuttlefish covers your daily need of 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.
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 27% 18% 43% 47% 27% 13% 150% 8.5% 7% 255%
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%
~equal in Phosphorus ~349mg
~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% 7.2% 0% 0% 46% 71% 202% 52% 107% 18% 0% 13% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +212.5%
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%
~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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22% 18% 59%
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.
Cuttlefish Shad
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 Shad Opinion
Calories 79kcal 252kcal Shad
Protein 16.24g 21.71g Shad
Fats 0.7g 17.65g Shad
Vitamin C 5.3mg 0mg Cuttlefish
Net carbs 0.82g 0g Cuttlefish
Carbs 0.82g 0g Cuttlefish
Cholesterol 112mg 96mg Shad
Magnesium 30mg 38mg Shad
Calcium 90mg 60mg Cuttlefish
Potassium 354mg 492mg Shad
Iron 6.02mg 1.24mg Cuttlefish
Copper 0.587mg 0.082mg Cuttlefish
Zinc 1.73mg 0.47mg Cuttlefish
Phosphorus 387mg 349mg Cuttlefish
Sodium 372mg 65mg Shad
Vitamin A 375IU 120IU Cuttlefish
Vitamin A 113µg 36µg Cuttlefish
Manganese 0.11mg 0.054mg Cuttlefish
Selenium 44.8µg 46.8µg Shad
Vitamin B1 0.009mg 0.183mg Shad
Vitamin B2 0.91mg 0.308mg Cuttlefish
Vitamin B3 1.216mg 10.769mg Shad
Vitamin B5 0.5mg 0.865mg Shad
Vitamin B6 0.15mg 0.462mg Shad
Vitamin B12 3µg 0.14µg Cuttlefish
Folate 16µg 17µg Shad
Saturated Fat 0.118g Shad
Monounsaturated Fat 0.081g Cuttlefish
Polyunsaturated fat 0.134g Cuttlefish
Tryptophan 0.182mg 0.243mg Shad
Threonine 0.699mg 0.952mg Shad
Isoleucine 0.707mg 1mg Shad
Leucine 1.143mg 1.764mg Shad
Lysine 1.213mg 1.993mg Shad
Methionine 0.366mg 0.642mg Shad
Phenylalanine 0.582mg 0.847mg Shad
Valine 0.709mg 1.118mg Shad
Histidine 0.312mg 0.639mg Shad
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 Shad
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
40%
Shad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
102%
Cuttlefish
60%
Shad

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shad
Shad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 16mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shad
Shad contains less Sodium (difference - 307mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shad
Shad 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. Shad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174243/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.