Caviar vs. Cuttlefish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between caviar and cuttlefish
- Caviar has more vitamin B12, iron, magnesium, vitamin B5, and selenium; however, cuttlefish is higher in copper and vitamin B2.
- Caviar covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 708% more than cuttlefish.
- Cuttlefish contains 34 times less saturated fat than caviar. Caviar contains 4.06g of saturated fat, while cuttlefish contains 0.118g.
Food varieties used in this article are Fish, caviar, black and red, granular and Mollusks, cuttlefish, mixed species, raw.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +900% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +205.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +97.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +46.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +95.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +433.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +82.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -75.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +120% |
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 | +139.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +2011.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +600% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +113.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +566.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +212.5% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +46.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +913.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
24.6 g
Fats:
17.9 g
Carbs:
4 g
Water:
47.5 g
Other:
6 g
Protein:
16.24 g
Fats:
0.7 g
Carbs:
0.82 g
Water:
80.56 g
Other:
1.68 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +51.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +2457.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +387.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +257.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +69.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.06 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.631 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
7.405 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.118 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.081 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.134 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +5617.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +5426.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -97.1% |
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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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 20µg | 3µg | 708% |
| Cholesterol | 588mg | 112mg | 159% |
| Choline | 490.9mg | 89% | |
| Iron | 11.88mg | 6.02mg | 73% |
| Magnesium | 300mg | 30mg | 64% |
| Vitamin B5 | 3.5mg | 0.5mg | 60% |
| Copper | 0.11mg | 0.587mg | 53% |
| Sodium | 1500mg | 372mg | 49% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 7.405g | 0.134g | 48% |
| Selenium | 65.5µg | 44.8µg | 38% |
| Fats | 17.9g | 0.7g | 26% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.62mg | 0.91mg | 22% |
| Calcium | 275mg | 90mg | 19% |
| Saturated fat | 4.06g | 0.118g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 271µg | 113µg | 18% |
| Protein | 24.6g | 16.24g | 17% |
| Vitamin D | 117IU | 15% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.9µg | 15% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.19mg | 0.009mg | 15% |
| Vitamin E | 1.89mg | 13% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.32mg | 0.15mg | 13% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.631g | 0.081g | 11% |
| Folate | 50µg | 16µg | 9% |
| Calories | 264kcal | 79kcal | 9% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.12mg | 1.216mg | 7% |
| Zinc | 0.95mg | 1.73mg | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 5.3mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 181mg | 354mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 356mg | 387mg | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.05mg | 0.11mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 0.6µg | 1% | |
| Carbs | 4g | 0.82g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 4g | 0.82g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.323mg | 0.182mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.263mg | 0.699mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.035mg | 0.707mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.133mg | 1.143mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.834mg | 1.213mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.646mg | 0.366mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.071mg | 0.582mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.263mg | 0.709mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.649mg | 0.312mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 2.741g | 0.039g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 3.8g | 0.066g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.229g | 0.006g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
266%
57%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
153%
102%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cuttlefish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 476mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cuttlefish is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cuttlefish contains less Sodium (difference - 1128mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cuttlefish is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.942g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cuttlefish is cheaper (difference - $100)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Caviar is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.