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Cuttlefish vs. Shark — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Cuttlefish and Shark different?

  • Cuttlefish is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Iron, Copper, Phosphorus, Selenium, and Zinc, however, Shark is richer in Vitamin B6.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Cuttlefish is 75% higher.
  • Cuttlefish contains 14 times more Copper than Shark. While Cuttlefish contains 0.587mg of Copper, Shark contains only 0.042mg.
  • Shark has less Cholesterol.

Mollusks, cuttlefish, mixed species, raw and Fish, shark, mixed species, cooked, batter-dipped and fried are the varieties 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.
Cuttlefish
Cuttlefish
8
:
2
Shark
Shark
Contains more Calcium +80%
Contains more Iron +442.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +99.5%
Contains more Potassium +128.4%
Contains more Zinc +260.4%
Contains more Copper +1297.6%
Contains more Manganese +120%
Contains more Selenium +31.8%
Contains more Magnesium +43.3%
Contains less Sodium -67.2%
Cuttlefish
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 226% 22% 166% 32% 49% 48% 196% 15% 245%
Shark
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 42% 31% 84% 14% 16% 14% 14% 7% 186%
Contains more Calcium +80%
Contains more Iron +442.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +99.5%
Contains more Potassium +128.4%
Contains more Zinc +260.4%
Contains more Copper +1297.6%
Contains more Manganese +120%
Contains more Selenium +31.8%
Contains more Magnesium +43.3%
Contains less Sodium -67.2%

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
5
:
4
Shark
Shark
Contains more Vitamin A +108.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +838.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +147.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +700%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +128.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +24%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +100%
Equal in Folate - 15
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%
Shark
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 11% 0% 0% 0% 18% 23% 53% 38% 70% 12% 152% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +108.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +838.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +147.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +700%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +128.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +24%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +100%
Equal in Folate - 15

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cuttlefish
Cuttlefish
2
:
3
Shark
Shark
Contains more Water +34.1%
Contains more Other +55.6%
Contains more Protein +14.7%
Contains more Fats +1874.3%
Contains more Carbs +679.3%
Cuttlefish
16% 81% 2%
Protein: 16.24 g
Fats: 0.7 g
Carbs: 0.82 g
Water: 80.56 g
Other: 1.68 g
Shark
19% 14% 6% 60%
Protein: 18.62 g
Fats: 13.82 g
Carbs: 6.39 g
Water: 60.09 g
Other: 1.08 g
Contains more Water +34.1%
Contains more Other +55.6%
Contains more Protein +14.7%
Contains more Fats +1874.3%
Contains more Carbs +679.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cuttlefish
Cuttlefish
1
:
2
Shark
Shark
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +7227.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2661.9%
Cuttlefish
35% 24% 40%
Saturated Fat: 0.118 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.081 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.134 g
Shark
25% 46% 29%
Saturated Fat: 3.205 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.935 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.701 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +7227.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2661.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cuttlefish Shark
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Shark Opinion
Net carbs 0.82g 6.39g Shark
Protein 16.24g 18.62g Shark
Fats 0.7g 13.82g Shark
Carbs 0.82g 6.39g Shark
Calories 79kcal 228kcal Shark
Calcium 90mg 50mg Cuttlefish
Iron 6.02mg 1.11mg Cuttlefish
Magnesium 30mg 43mg Shark
Phosphorus 387mg 194mg Cuttlefish
Potassium 354mg 155mg Cuttlefish
Sodium 372mg 122mg Shark
Zinc 1.73mg 0.48mg Cuttlefish
Copper 0.587mg 0.042mg Cuttlefish
Manganese 0.11mg 0.05mg Cuttlefish
Selenium 44.8µg 34µg Cuttlefish
Vitamin A 375IU 180IU Cuttlefish
Vitamin A RAE 113µg 54µg Cuttlefish
Vitamin C 5.3mg 0mg Cuttlefish
Vitamin B1 0.009mg 0.072mg Shark
Vitamin B2 0.91mg 0.097mg Cuttlefish
Vitamin B3 1.216mg 2.783mg Shark
Vitamin B5 0.5mg 0.62mg Shark
Vitamin B6 0.15mg 0.3mg Shark
Folate 16µg 15µg Cuttlefish
Vitamin B12 3µg 1.21µg Cuttlefish
Tryptophan 0.182mg 0.212mg Shark
Threonine 0.699mg 0.843mg Shark
Isoleucine 0.707mg 0.867mg Shark
Leucine 1.143mg 1.515mg Shark
Lysine 1.213mg 1.634mg Shark
Methionine 0.366mg 0.541mg Shark
Phenylalanine 0.582mg 0.75mg Shark
Valine 0.709mg 0.965mg Shark
Histidine 0.312mg 0.538mg Shark
Cholesterol 112mg 59mg Shark
Saturated Fat 0.118g 3.205g Cuttlefish
Omega-3 - DHA 0.066g 0.431g Shark
Omega-3 - EPA 0.039g 0.258g Shark
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0.089g Shark
Monounsaturated Fat 0.081g 5.935g Shark
Polyunsaturated fat 0.134g 3.701g Shark

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cuttlefish Shark
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
61%
Cuttlefish
31%
Shark
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
102%
Cuttlefish
42%
Shark

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Shark
Shark contains less Sodium (difference - 250mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shark
Shark is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 53mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cuttlefish
Cuttlefish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.087g)
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. Shark - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175143/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.