Cuttlefish vs. Skipjack tuna — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between cuttlefish and skipjack tuna
- Cuttlefish has more vitamin B2, iron, copper, vitamin B12, phosphorus, and vitamin A, while skipjack tuna has more vitamin B3 and vitamin B6.
- Skipjack tuna covers your daily need for vitamin B3, 110% more than cuttlefish.
- Cuttlefish contains 8 times more sodium than skipjack tuna. While cuttlefish contains 372mg of sodium, skipjack tuna contains only 47mg.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Mollusks, cuttlefish, mixed species, raw and Fish, tuna, skipjack, fresh, cooked, dry heat.
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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 | +143.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +276.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +433.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +64.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +35.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +478.9% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +46.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +47.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -87.4% |
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 | +430% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +527.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +645.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +37% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +60% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +322.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1442.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +554% |
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:
28.21 g
Fats:
1.29 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
62.28 g
Other:
8.22 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +29.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +73.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +84.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +389.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.118 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.081 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.134 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.42 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.243 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.403 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -71.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +200% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +200.7% |
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 Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.216mg | 18.756mg | 110% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.15mg | 0.981mg | 64% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.91mg | 0.122mg | 61% |
| Iron | 6.02mg | 1.6mg | 55% |
| Copper | 0.587mg | 0.11mg | 53% |
| Vitamin B12 | 3µg | 2.19µg | 34% |
| Protein | 16.24g | 28.21g | 24% |
| Cholesterol | 112mg | 60mg | 17% |
| Phosphorus | 387mg | 285mg | 15% |
| Sodium | 372mg | 47mg | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 113µg | 18µg | 11% |
| Zinc | 1.73mg | 1.05mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 90mg | 37mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 354mg | 522mg | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 5.3mg | 1mg | 5% |
| Selenium | 44.8µg | 46.8µg | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.11mg | 0.019mg | 4% |
| Calories | 79kcal | 132kcal | 3% |
| Magnesium | 30mg | 44mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.009mg | 0.038mg | 2% |
| Folate | 16µg | 10µg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.134g | 0.403g | 2% |
| Fats | 0.7g | 1.29g | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.118g | 0.42g | 1% |
| Carbs | 0.82g | 0g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0.82g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.5mg | 0.485mg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.081g | 0.243g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.182mg | 0.316mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.699mg | 1.237mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.707mg | 1.3mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.143mg | 2.293mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.213mg | 2.59mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.366mg | 0.835mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.582mg | 1.101mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.709mg | 1.453mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.312mg | 0.83mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.039g | 0.091g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.066g | 0.237g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.006g | 0.017g | 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%
72%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
102%
60%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Skipjack tuna is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 52mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Skipjack tuna contains less Sodium (difference - 325mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cuttlefish is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.302g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cuttlefish is cheaper (difference - $8)
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 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.