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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 Phosphorus +37.2%
Contains more Calcium +25.6%
Contains more Iron +67.1%
Contains more Magnesium +473.3%
Contains more Potassium +96%
Contains more Zinc +88.4%
Contains more Copper +250.9%
Contains more Manganese +709.1%
Contains more Selenium +100%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 226% 22% 166% 32% 49% 48% 196% 15% 245%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 34% 378% 123% 121% 62% 54% 89% 687% 117% 489%
Contains more Phosphorus +37.2%
Contains more Calcium +25.6%
Contains more Iron +67.1%
Contains more Magnesium +473.3%
Contains more Potassium +96%
Contains more Zinc +88.4%
Contains more Copper +250.9%
Contains more Manganese +709.1%
Contains more 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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Whelk
Contains more Vitamin A +131.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +325.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +25%
Contains more Folate +45.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +28.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +444.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +64.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +333.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +504.7%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 10% 0% 0% 23% 13% 50% 38% 24% 150% 9% 2268% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +131.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +325.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +25%
Contains more Folate +45.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +28.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +444.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +64.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +333.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +504.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +151.8%
Contains more Protein +193.6%
Contains more Fats +14.3%
Contains more Carbs +1792.7%
Contains more Other +138.1%
16% 81% 2%
Protein: 16.24 g
Fats: 0.7 g
Carbs: 0.82 g
Water: 80.56 g
Other: 1.68 g
48% 16% 32% 4%
Protein: 47.68 g
Fats: 0.8 g
Carbs: 15.52 g
Water: 32 g
Other: 4 g
Contains more Water +151.8%
Contains more Protein +193.6%
Contains more Fats +14.3%
Contains more Carbs +1792.7%
Contains more Other +138.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +44.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +191.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -47.5%
35% 24% 40%
Saturated Fat: 0.118 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.081 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.134 g
38% 34% 28%
Saturated Fat: 0.062 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.056 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.046 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +44.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +191.3%
Contains less Saturated 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.
Cuttlefish Whelk
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cuttlefish Whelk Opinion
Net carbs 0.82g 15.52g Whelk
Protein 16.24g 47.68g Whelk
Fats 0.7g 0.8g Whelk
Carbs 0.82g 15.52g Whelk
Calories 79kcal 275kcal Whelk
Calcium 90mg 113mg Whelk
Iron 6.02mg 10.06mg Whelk
Magnesium 30mg 172mg Whelk
Phosphorus 387mg 282mg Cuttlefish
Potassium 354mg 694mg Whelk
Sodium 372mg 412mg Cuttlefish
Zinc 1.73mg 3.26mg Whelk
Copper 0.587mg 2.06mg Whelk
Manganese 0.11mg 0.89mg Whelk
Selenium 44.8µg 89.6µg Whelk
Vitamin A 375IU 162IU Cuttlefish
Vitamin A RAE 113µg 49µg Cuttlefish
Vitamin C 5.3mg 6.8mg Whelk
Vitamin B1 0.009mg 0.049mg Whelk
Vitamin B2 0.91mg 0.214mg Cuttlefish
Vitamin B3 1.216mg 1.995mg Whelk
Vitamin B5 0.5mg 0.4mg Cuttlefish
Vitamin B6 0.15mg 0.65mg Whelk
Folate 16µg 11µg Cuttlefish
Vitamin B12 3µg 18.14µg Whelk
Tryptophan 0.182mg 0.618mg Whelk
Threonine 0.699mg 2.136mg Whelk
Isoleucine 0.707mg 1.655mg Whelk
Leucine 1.143mg 3.807mg Whelk
Lysine 1.213mg 2.93mg Whelk
Methionine 0.366mg 1.205mg Whelk
Phenylalanine 0.582mg 1.648mg Whelk
Valine 0.709mg 2.075mg Whelk
Histidine 0.312mg 0.977mg Whelk
Cholesterol 112mg 130mg Cuttlefish
Saturated Fat 0.118g 0.062g Whelk
Omega-3 - DHA 0.066g 0.012g Cuttlefish
Omega-3 - EPA 0.039g 0.008g Cuttlefish
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g Cuttlefish
Monounsaturated Fat 0.081g 0.056g Cuttlefish
Polyunsaturated fat 0.134g 0.046g Cuttlefish

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cuttlefish Whelk
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
61%
Cuttlefish
215%
Whelk
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
102%
Cuttlefish
215%
Whelk

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Whelk
Whelk is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.056g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Whelk
Whelk is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Whelk
Whelk is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cuttlefish
Cuttlefish contains less Sodium (difference - 40mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cuttlefish
Cuttlefish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
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.

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. Whelk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171984/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.