Cuttlefish vs. Whelk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between cuttlefish and whelk
- Cuttlefish has more vitamin B2 and phosphorus, while whelk has more vitamin B12, copper, selenium, iron, vitamin B6, manganese, magnesium, and zinc.
- Whelk's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 631% higher.
- Whelk contains 4 times less vitamin B2 than cuttlefish. Cuttlefish contains 0.91mg of vitamin B2, while whelk contains 0.214mg.
The food types used in this comparison are Mollusks, cuttlefish, mixed species, raw and Mollusks, whelk, unspecified, 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.
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +37.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -9.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +473.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +25.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +96% |
| Contains more IronIron | +67.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +250.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +88.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +709.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +130.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +325.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +25% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +45.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +28.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +444.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +64.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +333.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +504.7% |
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:
47.68 g
Fats:
0.8 g
Carbs:
15.52 g
Water:
32 g
Other:
4 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +151.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +193.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +14.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1792.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +138.1% |
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
0.062 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.056 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.046 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +44.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +191.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -47.5% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 3µg | 18.14µg | 631% |
| Copper | 0.587mg | 2.06mg | 164% |
| Selenium | 44.8µg | 89.6µg | 81% |
| Protein | 16.24g | 47.68g | 63% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.91mg | 0.214mg | 54% |
| Iron | 6.02mg | 10.06mg | 51% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.15mg | 0.65mg | 38% |
| Magnesium | 30mg | 172mg | 34% |
| Manganese | 0.11mg | 0.89mg | 34% |
| Phosphorus | 387mg | 282mg | 15% |
| Zinc | 1.73mg | 3.26mg | 14% |
| Calories | 79kcal | 275kcal | 10% |
| Potassium | 354mg | 694mg | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 113µg | 49µg | 7% |
| Cholesterol | 112mg | 130mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.216mg | 1.995mg | 5% |
| Carbs | 0.82g | 15.52g | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.009mg | 0.049mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 372mg | 412mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 90mg | 113mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.5mg | 0.4mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 5.3mg | 6.8mg | 2% |
| Folate | 16µg | 11µg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.134g | 0.046g | 1% |
| Fats | 0.7g | 0.8g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0.82g | 15.52g | N/A |
| Saturated fat | 0.118g | 0.062g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.081g | 0.056g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.182mg | 0.618mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.699mg | 2.136mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.707mg | 1.655mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.143mg | 3.807mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.213mg | 2.93mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.366mg | 1.205mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.582mg | 1.648mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.709mg | 2.075mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.312mg | 0.977mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.039g | 0.008g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.066g | 0.012g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.006g | N/A |
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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%
199%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
102%
215%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Whelk is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.056g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Whelk is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Whelk is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cuttlefish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cuttlefish contains less Sodium (difference - 40mg)
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 ($)
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.