Salmon vs. Cuttlefish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between salmon and cuttlefish
- Salmon has more vitamin B3, vitamin B6, vitamin B1, and vitamin B5; however, cuttlefish is richer in iron, copper, vitamin B2, and phosphorus.
- Cuttlefish covers your daily iron needs 71% more than salmon.
- Cuttlefish has 38 times less vitamin B1 than salmon. Salmon has 0.34mg of vitamin B1, while cuttlefish has 0.009mg.
- Salmon contains less cholesterol.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Fish, salmon, Atlantic, farmed, cooked, dry heat 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 less SodiumSodium | -83.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +500% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1670.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1098% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +302.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +53.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +587.5% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +3677.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +561.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +195% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +331.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +112.5% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +43.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +63.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +574.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
22.1 g
Fats:
12.35 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
64.75 g
Other:
0.8 g
Protein:
16.24 g
Fats:
0.7 g
Carbs:
0.82 g
Water:
80.56 g
Other:
1.68 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +36.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1664.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +24.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +110% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.397 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.181 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.553 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 | +5061.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +3297.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -95.1% |
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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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 0.34mg | 6.02mg | 71% |
| Vitamin D | 526IU | 66% | |
| Vitamin D | 13.1µg | 66% | |
| Copper | 0.049mg | 0.587mg | 60% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.135mg | 0.91mg | 60% |
| Vitamin B3 | 8.045mg | 1.216mg | 43% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.647mg | 0.15mg | 38% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.553g | 0.134g | 29% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.34mg | 0.009mg | 28% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.475mg | 0.5mg | 20% |
| Phosphorus | 252mg | 387mg | 19% |
| Fats | 12.35g | 0.7g | 18% |
| Choline | 90.5mg | 16% | |
| Cholesterol | 63mg | 112mg | 16% |
| Sodium | 61mg | 372mg | 14% |
| Zinc | 0.43mg | 1.73mg | 12% |
| Protein | 22.1g | 16.24g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.181g | 0.081g | 10% |
| Saturated fat | 2.397g | 0.118g | 10% |
| Vitamin E | 1.14mg | 8% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.8µg | 3µg | 8% |
| Calcium | 15mg | 90mg | 8% |
| Calories | 206kcal | 79kcal | 6% |
| Selenium | 41.4µg | 44.8µg | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 69µg | 113µg | 5% |
| Folate | 34µg | 16µg | 5% |
| Manganese | 0.016mg | 0.11mg | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 3.7mg | 5.3mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 384mg | 354mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 0g | 0.82g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 0.82g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 30mg | 30mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.248mg | 0.182mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.969mg | 0.699mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.018mg | 0.707mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.796mg | 1.143mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.03mg | 1.213mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.654mg | 0.366mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.863mg | 0.582mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.139mg | 0.709mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.651mg | 0.312mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.69g | 0.039g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 1.457g | 0.066g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.17g | 0.006g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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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
91%
57%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
44%
102%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Salmon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 49mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Salmon contains less Sodium (difference - 311mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Salmon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cuttlefish is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cuttlefish is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.279g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cuttlefish is cheaper (difference - $13)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cuttlefish is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)