Cuttlefish vs. Squid as food — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between Cuttlefish and Squid as food
- Cuttlefish has less Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B2, Iron, Copper, Phosphorus, Zinc, and Vitamin A RAE.
- Squid as food's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 100% more.
- Cuttlefish is lower in Cholesterol.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Mollusks, cuttlefish, mixed species, raw and Mollusks, cuttlefish, mixed species, cooked, moist 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.
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Sodium
-50%
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Calcium
+100%
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Iron
+80.1%
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Magnesium
+100%
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Phosphorus
+49.9%
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Potassium
+79.9%
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Zinc
+100%
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Copper
+70%
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Manganese
+90%
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Selenium
+100%
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-50%
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+100%
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Iron
+80.1%
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Magnesium
+100%
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Phosphorus
+49.9%
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Potassium
+79.9%
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Zinc
+100%
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Copper
+70%
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Manganese
+90%
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Selenium
+100%
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
+80%
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Vitamin C
+60.4%
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Vitamin B1
+88.9%
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Vitamin B2
+90%
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Vitamin B3
+80%
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Vitamin B5
+80%
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Vitamin B6
+80%
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Folate
+50%
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Vitamin B12
+80%
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Vitamin A
+80%
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Vitamin C
+60.4%
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Vitamin B1
+88.9%
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Vitamin B2
+90%
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Vitamin B3
+80%
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Vitamin B5
+80%
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Vitamin B6
+80%
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Folate
+50%
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Vitamin B12
+80%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Water
+31.8%
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+100%
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+100%
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+100%
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+100%
Protein:
16.24 g
Fats:
0.7 g
Carbs:
0.82 g
Water:
80.56 g
Other:
1.68 g
Protein:
32.48 g
Fats:
1.4 g
Carbs:
1.64 g
Water:
61.12 g
Other:
3.36 g
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Water
+31.8%
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+100%
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+100%
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+100%
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+100%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-50%
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+100%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+100%
Saturated Fat:
0.118 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.081 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.134 g
Saturated Fat:
0.236 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.162 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.268 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+100%
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+100%
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 0.82g | 1.64g |
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| Protein | 16.24g | 32.48g |
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| Fats | 0.7g | 1.4g |
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| Carbs | 0.82g | 1.64g |
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| Calories | 79kcal | 158kcal |
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| Calcium | 90mg | 180mg |
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| Iron | 6.02mg | 10.84mg |
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| Magnesium | 30mg | 60mg |
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| Phosphorus | 387mg | 580mg |
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| Potassium | 354mg | 637mg |
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| Sodium | 372mg | 744mg |
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| Zinc | 1.73mg | 3.46mg |
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| Copper | 0.587mg | 0.998mg |
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| Manganese | 0.11mg | 0.209mg |
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| Selenium | 44.8µg | 89.6µg |
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| Vitamin A | 375IU | 675IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 113µg | 203µg |
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| Vitamin C | 5.3mg | 8.5mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.009mg | 0.017mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.91mg | 1.729mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.216mg | 2.189mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.5mg | 0.9mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.15mg | 0.27mg |
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| Folate | 16µg | 24µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 3µg | 5.4µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.182mg | 0.364mg |
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| Threonine | 0.699mg | 1.398mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.707mg | 1.414mg |
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| Leucine | 1.143mg | 2.287mg |
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| Lysine | 1.213mg | 2.427mg |
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| Methionine | 0.366mg | 0.733mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.582mg | 1.164mg |
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| Valine | 0.709mg | 1.419mg |
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| Histidine | 0.312mg | 0.624mg |
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| Cholesterol | 112mg | 224mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.118g | 0.236g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.066g | 0.132g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.039g | 0.078g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.006g | 0.012g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.081g | 0.162g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.134g | 0.268g |
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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%
110%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
102%
185%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Squid as food is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Squid as food is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Squid as food is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cuttlefish contains less Sodium (difference - 372mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cuttlefish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 112mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cuttlefish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.118g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)