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Cuttlefish vs. Tuna salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Cuttlefish and Tuna salad

  • Cuttlefish has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Iron, Copper, Phosphorus, Zinc, Vitamin A, and Calcium, while Tuna salad has more Vitamin B3.
  • Cuttlefish's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 75% higher.
  • Tuna salad contains 13 times less Vitamin B2 than Cuttlefish. Cuttlefish contains 0.91mg of Vitamin B2, while Tuna salad contains 0.07mg.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Tuna salad is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Mollusks, cuttlefish, mixed species, raw and Fish, tuna salad.

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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 14% 5.1% 16% 38% 48% 15% 76% 52% 5.2% 225%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +57.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +429.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +98.9%
Contains more IronIron +502%
Contains more CopperCopper +304.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +208.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +117.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +175%
~equal in Sodium ~402mg
~equal in Selenium ~41.2µg

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 7.3% 5.8% 0% 0% 7.8% 16% 126% 16% 19% 150% 0% 6% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +140.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +286.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1200%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +92.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +85.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +150%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +244.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +451%
~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
16% 9% 9% 63% 2%
Protein: 16.04 g
Fats: 9.26 g
Carbs: 9.41 g
Water: 63.16 g
Other: 2.13 g
Contains more WaterWater +27.5%
Contains more FatsFats +1222.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1047.6%
Contains more OtherOther +26.8%
~equal in Protein ~16.04g

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
18% 34% 48%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.544 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.887 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.122 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -92.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +3464.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2976.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cuttlefish Tuna salad Opinion
Calories 79kcal 187kcal Tuna salad
Protein 16.24g 16.04g Cuttlefish
Fats 0.7g 9.26g Tuna salad
Vitamin C 5.3mg 2.2mg Cuttlefish
Net carbs 0.82g 9.41g Tuna salad
Carbs 0.82g 9.41g Tuna salad
Cholesterol 112mg 13mg Tuna salad
Magnesium 30mg 19mg Cuttlefish
Calcium 90mg 17mg Cuttlefish
Potassium 354mg 178mg Cuttlefish
Iron 6.02mg 1mg Cuttlefish
Copper 0.587mg 0.145mg Cuttlefish
Zinc 1.73mg 0.56mg Cuttlefish
Phosphorus 387mg 178mg Cuttlefish
Sodium 372mg 402mg Cuttlefish
Vitamin A 375IU 97IU Cuttlefish
Vitamin A 113µg 24µg Cuttlefish
Manganese 0.11mg 0.04mg Cuttlefish
Selenium 44.8µg 41.2µg Cuttlefish
Vitamin B1 0.009mg 0.031mg Tuna salad
Vitamin B2 0.91mg 0.07mg Cuttlefish
Vitamin B3 1.216mg 6.7mg Tuna salad
Vitamin B5 0.5mg 0.26mg Cuttlefish
Vitamin B6 0.15mg 0.081mg Cuttlefish
Vitamin B12 3µg 1.2µg Cuttlefish
Folate 16µg 8µg Cuttlefish
Saturated Fat 0.118g 1.544g Cuttlefish
Monounsaturated Fat 0.081g 2.887g Tuna salad
Polyunsaturated fat 0.134g 4.122g Tuna salad
Tryptophan 0.182mg 0.18mg Cuttlefish
Threonine 0.699mg 0.701mg Tuna salad
Isoleucine 0.707mg 0.739mg Tuna salad
Leucine 1.143mg 1.293mg Tuna salad
Lysine 1.213mg 1.457mg Tuna salad
Methionine 0.366mg 0.47mg Tuna salad
Phenylalanine 0.582mg 0.626mg Tuna salad
Valine 0.709mg 0.824mg Tuna salad
Histidine 0.312mg 0.467mg Tuna salad
Omega-3 - EPA 0.039g 0.014g Cuttlefish
Omega-3 - DHA 0.066g 0.055g Cuttlefish
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g Cuttlefish

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Cuttlefish Tuna salad
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
27%
Tuna salad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
102%
Cuttlefish
49%
Tuna salad

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 99mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cuttlefish
Cuttlefish contains less Sodium (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cuttlefish
Cuttlefish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.426g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cuttlefish
Cuttlefish is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cuttlefish
Cuttlefish is relatively richer in vitamins
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 ($)

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. Tuna salad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175160/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.