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Oysters vs. Cuttlefish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Oysters and Cuttlefish

  • Oysters has more Zinc, Vitamin B12, Copper, Iron, and Manganese, however, Cuttlefish has more Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Vitamin A, and Selenium.
  • Oysters's daily need coverage for Zinc is 699% more.
  • Oysters has 10 times more Copper than Cuttlefish. Oysters has 5.707mg of Copper, while Cuttlefish has 0.587mg.
  • Oysters is lower in Cholesterol.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Mollusks, oyster, eastern, wild, cooked, moist 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 25% 35% 12% 345% 1902% 2144% 83% 22% 77% 215%
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%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +16.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +28.9%
Contains more IronIron +53%
Contains more CopperCopper +872.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +4443.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -55.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +437.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +154.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +99.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +13.4%

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 0% 5.3% 34% 0% 9% 42% 35% 27% 14% 2188% 5% 11% 71%
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%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +52.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +483.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +326.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +405.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +11.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +145.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +14.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
11% 3% 5% 78%
Protein: 11.42 g
Fats: 3.42 g
Carbs: 5.45 g
Water: 78.19 g
Other: 1.52 g
16% 81% 2%
Protein: 16.24 g
Fats: 0.7 g
Carbs: 0.82 g
Water: 80.56 g
Other: 1.68 g
Contains more FatsFats +388.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +564.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +42.2%
Contains more OtherOther +10.5%
~equal in Water ~80.56g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
38% 20% 42%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.948 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.506 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.056 g
35% 24% 40%
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 +524.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +688.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -87.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Oysters Cuttlefish Opinion
Calories 102kcal 79kcal Oysters
Protein 11.42g 16.24g Cuttlefish
Fats 3.42g 0.7g Oysters
Vitamin C 0mg 5.3mg Cuttlefish
Net carbs 5.45g 0.82g Oysters
Carbs 5.45g 0.82g Oysters
Cholesterol 79mg 112mg Oysters
Vitamin D 2IU Oysters
Magnesium 35mg 30mg Oysters
Calcium 116mg 90mg Oysters
Potassium 139mg 354mg Cuttlefish
Iron 9.21mg 6.02mg Oysters
Sugar 1.23g Cuttlefish
Copper 5.707mg 0.587mg Oysters
Zinc 78.6mg 1.73mg Oysters
Starch 0.9g Oysters
Phosphorus 194mg 387mg Cuttlefish
Sodium 166mg 372mg Oysters
Vitamin A 88IU 375IU Cuttlefish
Vitamin A 26µg 113µg Cuttlefish
Vitamin E 1.7mg Oysters
Manganese 0.591mg 0.11mg Oysters
Selenium 39.5µg 44.8µg Cuttlefish
Vitamin B1 0.036mg 0.009mg Oysters
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.91mg Cuttlefish
Vitamin B3 1.85mg 1.216mg Oysters
Vitamin B5 0.447mg 0.5mg Cuttlefish
Vitamin B6 0.061mg 0.15mg Cuttlefish
Vitamin B12 17.5µg 3µg Oysters
Vitamin K 2µg Oysters
Folate 14µg 16µg Cuttlefish
Trans Fat 0.068g Cuttlefish
Choline 130mg Oysters
Saturated Fat 0.948g 0.118g Cuttlefish
Monounsaturated Fat 0.506g 0.081g Oysters
Polyunsaturated fat 1.056g 0.134g Oysters
Tryptophan 0.138mg 0.182mg Cuttlefish
Threonine 0.046mg 0.699mg Cuttlefish
Isoleucine 0.459mg 0.707mg Cuttlefish
Leucine 0.716mg 1.143mg Cuttlefish
Lysine 0.762mg 1.213mg Cuttlefish
Methionine 0.257mg 0.366mg Cuttlefish
Phenylalanine 0.413mg 0.582mg Cuttlefish
Valine 0.523mg 0.709mg Cuttlefish
Histidine 0.22mg 0.312mg Cuttlefish
Omega-3 - EPA 0.353g 0.039g Oysters
Omega-3 - DHA 0.271g 0.066g Oysters
Omega-3 - ALA 0.163g Oysters
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g 0.006g Oysters
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.004g Oysters
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g Oysters
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.007g Oysters
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Oysters
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.061g Oysters

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Oysters Cuttlefish
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
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
188%
Oysters
56%
Cuttlefish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
486%
Oysters
102%
Cuttlefish

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Oysters
Oysters is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Oysters
Oysters contains less Sodium (difference - 206mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cuttlefish
Cuttlefish is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.23g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cuttlefish
Cuttlefish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.83g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cuttlefish
Cuttlefish is cheaper (difference - $3)
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.
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. Oysters - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171980/nutrients
  2. Cuttlefish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174215/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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