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Cuttlefish vs. Shrimp — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Cuttlefish and Shrimp

  • Cuttlefish has more Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B12, Copper, and Phosphorus, however, Shrimp has more Vitamin B3, Selenium, and Vitamin B6.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Cuttlefish is 71% higher.
  • Shrimp has 38 times less Vitamin B2 than Cuttlefish. Cuttlefish has 0.91mg of Vitamin B2, while Shrimp has 0.024mg.
  • Cuttlefish is lower in Cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Mollusks, cuttlefish, mixed species, raw and Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, cooked, moist heat (may have been previously frozen).

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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 26% 27% 15% 12% 86% 44% 131% 124% 6.4% 270%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +108.2%
Contains more IronIron +1781.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +127.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +26.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -60.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +124.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +23.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +10.5%
~equal in Calcium ~91mg
~equal in Zinc ~1.63mg

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% 18% 44% 3% 8% 5.5% 50% 31% 56% 208% 1% 18% 74%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +24.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +3691.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +80.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +255.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +120.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +61.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +50%
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.519mg

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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23% 2% 72% 2%
Protein: 22.78 g
Fats: 1.7 g
Carbs: 1.52 g
Water: 71.56 g
Other: 2.44 g
Contains more WaterWater +12.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +40.3%
Contains more FatsFats +142.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +85.4%
Contains more OtherOther +45.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
35% 24% 40%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.118 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.081 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.134 g
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35% 25% 40%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.521 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.361 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.59 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -77.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +345.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +340.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cuttlefish Shrimp Opinion
Calories 79kcal 119kcal Shrimp
Protein 16.24g 22.78g Shrimp
Fats 0.7g 1.7g Shrimp
Vitamin C 5.3mg 0mg Cuttlefish
Net carbs 0.82g 1.52g Shrimp
Carbs 0.82g 1.52g Shrimp
Cholesterol 112mg 211mg Cuttlefish
Vitamin D 4IU Shrimp
Magnesium 30mg 37mg Shrimp
Calcium 90mg 91mg Shrimp
Potassium 354mg 170mg Cuttlefish
Iron 6.02mg 0.32mg Cuttlefish
Copper 0.587mg 0.258mg Cuttlefish
Zinc 1.73mg 1.63mg Cuttlefish
Phosphorus 387mg 306mg Cuttlefish
Sodium 372mg 947mg Cuttlefish
Vitamin A 375IU 301IU Cuttlefish
Vitamin A 113µg 90µg Cuttlefish
Vitamin E 2.2mg Shrimp
Vitamin D 0.1µg Shrimp
Manganese 0.11mg 0.049mg Cuttlefish
Selenium 44.8µg 49.5µg Shrimp
Vitamin B1 0.009mg 0.032mg Shrimp
Vitamin B2 0.91mg 0.024mg Cuttlefish
Vitamin B3 1.216mg 2.678mg Shrimp
Vitamin B5 0.5mg 0.519mg Shrimp
Vitamin B6 0.15mg 0.242mg Shrimp
Vitamin B12 3µg 1.66µg Cuttlefish
Vitamin K 0.4µg Shrimp
Folate 16µg 24µg Shrimp
Trans Fat 0.035g Cuttlefish
Choline 135.4mg Shrimp
Saturated Fat 0.118g 0.521g Cuttlefish
Monounsaturated Fat 0.081g 0.361g Shrimp
Polyunsaturated fat 0.134g 0.59g Shrimp
Tryptophan 0.182mg 0.26mg Shrimp
Threonine 0.699mg 0.904mg Shrimp
Isoleucine 0.707mg 1.05mg Shrimp
Leucine 1.143mg 1.95mg Shrimp
Lysine 1.213mg 2.172mg Shrimp
Methionine 0.366mg 0.665mg Shrimp
Phenylalanine 0.582mg 0.992mg Shrimp
Valine 0.709mg 1.067mg Shrimp
Histidine 0.312mg 0.501mg Shrimp
Omega-3 - EPA 0.039g 0.135g Shrimp
Omega-3 - DHA 0.066g 0.141g Shrimp
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0.012g Shrimp
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.012g Shrimp

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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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%
Shrimp
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
102%
Cuttlefish
74%
Shrimp

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in vitamins?
Shrimp
Shrimp is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cuttlefish
Cuttlefish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 99mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cuttlefish
Cuttlefish is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cuttlefish
Cuttlefish contains less Sodium (difference - 575mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cuttlefish
Cuttlefish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.403g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cuttlefish
Cuttlefish is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Cuttlefish
Cuttlefish is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Shrimp - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171971/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.