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.
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Iron
+1781.3%
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Phosphorus
+26.5%
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Potassium
+108.2%
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Sodium
-60.7%
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Copper
+127.5%
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Manganese
+124.5%
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Magnesium
+23.3%
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Selenium
+10.5%
Equal in Calcium - 91
Equal in Zinc - 1.63
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Iron
+1781.3%
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Phosphorus
+26.5%
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Potassium
+108.2%
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Sodium
-60.7%
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Copper
+127.5%
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Manganese
+124.5%
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Magnesium
+23.3%
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Selenium
+10.5%
Equal in Calcium - 91
Equal in Zinc - 1.63
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.
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Vitamin A
+24.6%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B2
+3691.7%
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Vitamin B12
+80.7%
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Vitamin B1
+255.6%
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Vitamin B3
+120.2%
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Vitamin B6
+61.3%
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Folate
+50%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.519
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Vitamin A
+24.6%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B2
+3691.7%
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Vitamin B12
+80.7%
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Vitamin B1
+255.6%
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Vitamin B3
+120.2%
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Vitamin B6
+61.3%
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Folate
+50%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.519
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Water
+12.6%
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Protein
+40.3%
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Fats
+142.9%
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Carbs
+85.4%
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+45.2%
Protein:
16.24 g
Fats:
0.7 g
Carbs:
0.82 g
Water:
80.56 g
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1.68 g
Protein:
22.78 g
Fats:
1.7 g
Carbs:
1.52 g
Water:
71.56 g
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2.44 g
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Water
+12.6%
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Protein
+40.3%
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Fats
+142.9%
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Carbs
+85.4%
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+45.2%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-77.4%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+345.7%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+340.3%
Saturated Fat:
0.118 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.081 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.134 g
Saturated Fat:
0.521 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.361 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.59 g
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Saturated Fat
-77.4%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+345.7%
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Polyunsaturated 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.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 0.82g | 1.52g |
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| Protein | 16.24g | 22.78g |
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| Fats | 0.7g | 1.7g |
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| Carbs | 0.82g | 1.52g |
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| Calories | 79kcal | 119kcal |
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| Calcium | 90mg | 91mg |
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| Iron | 6.02mg | 0.32mg |
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| Magnesium | 30mg | 37mg |
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| Phosphorus | 387mg | 306mg |
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| Potassium | 354mg | 170mg |
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| Sodium | 372mg | 947mg |
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| Zinc | 1.73mg | 1.63mg |
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| Copper | 0.587mg | 0.258mg |
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| Manganese | 0.11mg | 0.049mg |
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| Selenium | 44.8µg | 49.5µg |
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| Vitamin A | 375IU | 301IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 113µg | 90µg |
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| Vitamin E | 2.2mg |
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| Vitamin D | 4IU |
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| Vitamin D | 0.1µg |
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| Vitamin C | 5.3mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.009mg | 0.032mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.91mg | 0.024mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.216mg | 2.678mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.5mg | 0.519mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.15mg | 0.242mg |
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| Folate | 16µg | 24µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 3µg | 1.66µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.4µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.182mg | 0.26mg |
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| Threonine | 0.699mg | 0.904mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.707mg | 1.05mg |
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| Leucine | 1.143mg | 1.95mg |
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| Lysine | 1.213mg | 2.172mg |
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| Methionine | 0.366mg | 0.665mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.582mg | 0.992mg |
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| Valine | 0.709mg | 1.067mg |
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| Histidine | 0.312mg | 0.501mg |
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| Cholesterol | 112mg | 211mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.035g |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.118g | 0.521g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.066g | 0.141g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.039g | 0.135g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.006g | 0.012g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.081g | 0.361g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.134g | 0.59g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.012g |
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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
61%
37%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
102%
74%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Shrimp is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cuttlefish is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cuttlefish contains less Sodium (difference - 575mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cuttlefish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 99mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cuttlefish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.403g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cuttlefish is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
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.