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Cuttlefish vs. Snapper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Cuttlefish and Snapper

  • Cuttlefish has more Iron, Vitamin B2, Copper, Phosphorus, Zinc, and Vitamin A, however, Snapper is higher in Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B12.
  • Cuttlefish covers your daily Iron needs 72% more than Snapper.
  • Snapper contains 228 times less Vitamin B2 than Cuttlefish. Cuttlefish contains 0.91mg of Vitamin B2, while Snapper contains 0.004mg.
  • Snapper has less Sodium.

Food varieties used in this article are Mollusks, cuttlefish, mixed species, raw and Fish, snapper, mixed species, 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.
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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 26% 12% 46% 9% 15% 12% 86% 7.4% 2.2% 267%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +125%
Contains more IronIron +2408.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +1176.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +293.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +92.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +547.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +23.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +47.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -84.7%
~equal in Selenium ~49µg

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%
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 5.3% 6.9% 0% 0% 13% 0.92% 6.5% 52% 106% 438% 0% 4.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +231.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +226.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +22650%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +251.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +488.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +74%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +206.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +16.7%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~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
26% 2% 70%
Protein: 26.3 g
Fats: 1.72 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 70.35 g
Other: 1.63 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +14.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +61.9%
Contains more FatsFats +145.7%
~equal in Other ~1.63g

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
29% 25% 46%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.365 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.322 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.588 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -67.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +297.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +338.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cuttlefish Snapper
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 Snapper Opinion
Calories 79kcal 128kcal Snapper
Protein 16.24g 26.3g Snapper
Fats 0.7g 1.72g Snapper
Vitamin C 5.3mg 1.6mg Cuttlefish
Net carbs 0.82g 0g Cuttlefish
Carbs 0.82g 0g Cuttlefish
Cholesterol 112mg 47mg Snapper
Magnesium 30mg 37mg Snapper
Calcium 90mg 40mg Cuttlefish
Potassium 354mg 522mg Snapper
Iron 6.02mg 0.24mg Cuttlefish
Copper 0.587mg 0.046mg Cuttlefish
Zinc 1.73mg 0.44mg Cuttlefish
Phosphorus 387mg 201mg Cuttlefish
Sodium 372mg 57mg Snapper
Vitamin A 375IU 115IU Cuttlefish
Vitamin A 113µg 35µg Cuttlefish
Manganese 0.11mg 0.017mg Cuttlefish
Selenium 44.8µg 49µg Snapper
Vitamin B1 0.009mg 0.053mg Snapper
Vitamin B2 0.91mg 0.004mg Cuttlefish
Vitamin B3 1.216mg 0.346mg Cuttlefish
Vitamin B5 0.5mg 0.87mg Snapper
Vitamin B6 0.15mg 0.46mg Snapper
Vitamin B12 3µg 3.5µg Snapper
Folate 16µg 6µg Cuttlefish
Saturated Fat 0.118g 0.365g Cuttlefish
Monounsaturated Fat 0.081g 0.322g Snapper
Polyunsaturated fat 0.134g 0.588g Snapper
Tryptophan 0.182mg 0.294mg Snapper
Threonine 0.699mg 1.153mg Snapper
Isoleucine 0.707mg 1.212mg Snapper
Leucine 1.143mg 2.137mg Snapper
Lysine 1.213mg 2.415mg Snapper
Methionine 0.366mg 0.778mg Snapper
Phenylalanine 0.582mg 1.027mg Snapper
Valine 0.709mg 1.355mg Snapper
Histidine 0.312mg 0.774mg Snapper
Omega-3 - EPA 0.039g 0.048g Snapper
Omega-3 - DHA 0.066g 0.273g Snapper
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0.022g Snapper

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cuttlefish Snapper
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
49%
Snapper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
102%
Cuttlefish
48%
Snapper

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Snapper
Snapper is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 65mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Snapper
Snapper contains less Sodium (difference - 315mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cuttlefish
Cuttlefish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.247g)
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. Snapper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173699/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.