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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 RAE, 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.
Oysters
Oysters
7
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3
Cuttlefish
Cuttlefish
Contains more Calcium +28.9%
Contains more Iron +53%
Contains more Magnesium +16.7%
Contains less Sodium -55.4%
Contains more Zinc +4443.4%
Contains more Copper +872.2%
Contains more Manganese +437.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +99.5%
Contains more Potassium +154.7%
Contains more Selenium +13.4%
Oysters
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 35% 346% 25% 84% 13% 22% 2144% 1903% 78% 216%
Cuttlefish
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 226% 22% 166% 32% 49% 48% 196% 15% 245%
Contains more Calcium +28.9%
Contains more Iron +53%
Contains more Magnesium +16.7%
Contains less Sodium -55.4%
Contains more Zinc +4443.4%
Contains more Copper +872.2%
Contains more Manganese +437.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +99.5%
Contains more Potassium +154.7%
Contains more Selenium +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.
Oysters
Oysters
6
:
6
Cuttlefish
Cuttlefish
Contains more Vitamin B1 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +52.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +483.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +326.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +405.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +11.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +145.9%
Contains more Folate +14.3%
Oysters
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 6% 34% 0% 0% 9% 42% 35% 27% 15% 11% 2188% 5%
Cuttlefish
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%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +52.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +483.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +326.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +405.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +11.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +145.9%
Contains more Folate +14.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Oysters
Oysters
2
:
3
Cuttlefish
Cuttlefish
Contains more Fats +388.6%
Contains more Carbs +564.6%
Contains more Protein +42.2%
Contains more Other +10.5%
Equal in Water - 80.56
Oysters
11% 3% 5% 78%
Protein: 11.42 g
Fats: 3.42 g
Carbs: 5.45 g
Water: 78.19 g
Other: 1.52 g
Cuttlefish
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 Fats +388.6%
Contains more Carbs +564.6%
Contains more Protein +42.2%
Contains more Other +10.5%
Equal in Water - 80.56

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Oysters
Oysters
2
:
1
Cuttlefish
Cuttlefish
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +524.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +688.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.6%
Oysters
38% 20% 42%
Saturated Fat: 0.948 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.506 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.056 g
Cuttlefish
35% 24% 40%
Saturated Fat: 0.118 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.081 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.134 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +524.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +688.1%
Contains less Saturated 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 Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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
Net carbs 5.45g 0.82g Oysters
Protein 11.42g 16.24g Cuttlefish
Fats 3.42g 0.7g Oysters
Carbs 5.45g 0.82g Oysters
Calories 102kcal 79kcal Oysters
Starch 0.9g Oysters
Sugar 1.23g Cuttlefish
Calcium 116mg 90mg Oysters
Iron 9.21mg 6.02mg Oysters
Magnesium 35mg 30mg Oysters
Phosphorus 194mg 387mg Cuttlefish
Potassium 139mg 354mg Cuttlefish
Sodium 166mg 372mg Oysters
Zinc 78.6mg 1.73mg Oysters
Copper 5.707mg 0.587mg Oysters
Manganese 0.591mg 0.11mg Oysters
Selenium 39.5µg 44.8µg Cuttlefish
Vitamin A 88IU 375IU Cuttlefish
Vitamin A RAE 26µg 113µg Cuttlefish
Vitamin E 1.7mg Oysters
Vitamin D 2IU Oysters
Vitamin C 0mg 5.3mg 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
Folate 14µg 16µg Cuttlefish
Vitamin B12 17.5µg 3µg Oysters
Vitamin K 2µg 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
Cholesterol 79mg 112mg Oysters
Trans Fat 0.068g Cuttlefish
Saturated Fat 0.948g 0.118g Cuttlefish
Omega-3 - DHA 0.271g 0.066g Oysters
Omega-3 - EPA 0.353g 0.039g Oysters
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g 0.006g Oysters
Monounsaturated Fat 0.506g 0.081g Oysters
Polyunsaturated fat 1.056g 0.134g Oysters
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Oysters
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.061g Oysters
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g Oysters
Omega-3 - ALA 0.163g Oysters
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.004g Oysters
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.007g Oysters

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Oysters Cuttlefish
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
197%
Oysters
61%
Cuttlefish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
486%
Oysters
102%
Cuttlefish

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Oysters
Oysters contains less Sodium (difference - 206mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Oysters
Oysters is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
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.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.