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Cuttlefish vs. Sockeye salmon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Cuttlefish and Sockeye salmon different?

  • Cuttlefish is higher in Iron, Copper, Vitamin B2, and Selenium, however, Sockeye salmon is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Cuttlefish is 69% higher.
  • Cuttlefish contains 8 times more Copper than Sockeye salmon. While Cuttlefish contains 0.587mg of Copper, Sockeye salmon contains only 0.076mg.
  • Sockeye salmon has less Cholesterol.

Mollusks, cuttlefish, mixed species, raw and Fish, salmon, sockeye, cooked, dry heat 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
7
:
3
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon
Contains more Calcium +718.2%
Contains more Iron +1057.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +26.9%
Contains more Zinc +214.5%
Contains more Copper +672.4%
Contains more Manganese +746.2%
Contains more Selenium +26.2%
Contains more Magnesium +20%
Contains more Potassium +23.2%
Contains less Sodium -75.3%
Cuttlefish
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 226% 22% 166% 32% 49% 48% 196% 15% 245%
Sockeye salmon
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 20% 26% 131% 39% 12% 15% 26% 2% 194%
Contains more Calcium +718.2%
Contains more Iron +1057.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +26.9%
Contains more Zinc +214.5%
Contains more Copper +672.4%
Contains more Manganese +746.2%
Contains more Selenium +26.2%
Contains more Magnesium +20%
Contains more Potassium +23.2%
Contains less Sodium -75.3%

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
4
:
8
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon
Contains more Vitamin A +94.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +269.9%
Contains more Folate +128.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1644.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +732.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +154.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +451.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +49%
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%
Sockeye salmon
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 12% 20% 501% 0% 40% 57% 190% 77% 191% 6% 559% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +94.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +269.9%
Contains more Folate +128.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1644.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +732.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +154.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +451.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +49%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cuttlefish
Cuttlefish
3
:
2
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +19.6%
Contains more Other +171%
Contains more Protein +63.1%
Contains more Fats +695.7%
Cuttlefish
16% 81% 2%
Protein: 16.24 g
Fats: 0.7 g
Carbs: 0.82 g
Water: 80.56 g
Other: 1.68 g
Sockeye salmon
26% 6% 67%
Protein: 26.48 g
Fats: 5.57 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 67.33 g
Other: 0.62 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +19.6%
Contains more Other +171%
Contains more Protein +63.1%
Contains more Fats +695.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cuttlefish
Cuttlefish
1
:
2
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2201.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +890.3%
Cuttlefish
35% 24% 40%
Saturated Fat: 0.118 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.081 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.134 g
Sockeye salmon
23% 45% 32%
Saturated Fat: 0.969 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.864 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.327 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2201.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +890.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cuttlefish Sockeye salmon Opinion
Net carbs 0.82g 0g Cuttlefish
Protein 16.24g 26.48g Sockeye salmon
Fats 0.7g 5.57g Sockeye salmon
Carbs 0.82g 0g Cuttlefish
Calories 79kcal 156kcal Sockeye salmon
Calcium 90mg 11mg Cuttlefish
Iron 6.02mg 0.52mg Cuttlefish
Magnesium 30mg 36mg Sockeye salmon
Phosphorus 387mg 305mg Cuttlefish
Potassium 354mg 436mg Sockeye salmon
Sodium 372mg 92mg Sockeye salmon
Zinc 1.73mg 0.55mg Cuttlefish
Copper 0.587mg 0.076mg Cuttlefish
Manganese 0.11mg 0.013mg Cuttlefish
Selenium 44.8µg 35.5µg Cuttlefish
Vitamin A 375IU 193IU Cuttlefish
Vitamin A RAE 113µg 58µg Cuttlefish
Vitamin E 0.99mg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin D 670IU Sockeye salmon
Vitamin D 16.7µg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin C 5.3mg 0mg Cuttlefish
Vitamin B1 0.009mg 0.157mg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin B2 0.91mg 0.246mg Cuttlefish
Vitamin B3 1.216mg 10.123mg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin B5 0.5mg 1.274mg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin B6 0.15mg 0.827mg Sockeye salmon
Folate 16µg 7µg Cuttlefish
Vitamin B12 3µg 4.47µg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin K 0.1µg Sockeye salmon
Tryptophan 0.182mg 0.335mg Sockeye salmon
Threonine 0.699mg 1.247mg Sockeye salmon
Isoleucine 0.707mg 1.274mg Sockeye salmon
Leucine 1.143mg 2.185mg Sockeye salmon
Lysine 1.213mg 2.574mg Sockeye salmon
Methionine 0.366mg 0.858mg Sockeye salmon
Phenylalanine 0.582mg 1.086mg Sockeye salmon
Valine 0.709mg 1.461mg Sockeye salmon
Histidine 0.312mg 0.711mg Sockeye salmon
Cholesterol 112mg 61mg Sockeye salmon
Trans Fat 0.023g Cuttlefish
Saturated Fat 0.118g 0.969g Cuttlefish
Omega-3 - DHA 0.066g 0.56g Sockeye salmon
Omega-3 - EPA 0.039g 0.299g Sockeye salmon
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0.093g Sockeye salmon
Monounsaturated Fat 0.081g 1.864g Sockeye salmon
Polyunsaturated fat 0.134g 1.327g Sockeye salmon
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.019g Sockeye salmon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cuttlefish Sockeye salmon
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
137%
Sockeye salmon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
102%
Cuttlefish
47%
Sockeye salmon

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon contains less Sodium (difference - 280mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 51mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cuttlefish
Cuttlefish is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cuttlefish
Cuttlefish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.851g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cuttlefish
Cuttlefish is cheaper (difference - $13)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cuttlefish
Cuttlefish is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)

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. Sockeye salmon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173692/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.