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.
| 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.
| 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 | +334.6% |
| 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% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
11.42 g
Fats:
3.42 g
Carbs:
5.45 g
Water:
78.19 g
Other:
1.52 g
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% |
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Water
~80.56g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.948 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.506 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.056 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 | +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.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Zinc | 78.6mg | 1.73mg | 699% |
| Vitamin B12 | 17.5µg | 3µg | 604% |
| Copper | 5.707mg | 0.587mg | 569% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.18mg | 0.91mg | 56% |
| Iron | 9.21mg | 6.02mg | 40% |
| Phosphorus | 194mg | 387mg | 28% |
| Choline | 130mg | 24% | |
| Manganese | 0.591mg | 0.11mg | 21% |
| Vitamin E | 1.7mg | 11% | |
| Cholesterol | 79mg | 112mg | 11% |
| Selenium | 39.5µg | 44.8µg | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 26µg | 113µg | 10% |
| Protein | 11.42g | 16.24g | 10% |
| Sodium | 166mg | 372mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.061mg | 0.15mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 139mg | 354mg | 6% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.056g | 0.134g | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 5.3mg | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 0.948g | 0.118g | 4% |
| Fats | 3.42g | 0.7g | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.85mg | 1.216mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 116mg | 90mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 5.45g | 0.82g | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.036mg | 0.009mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2µg | 2% | |
| Folate | 14µg | 16µg | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.506g | 0.081g | 1% |
| Calories | 102kcal | 79kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.447mg | 0.5mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 35mg | 30mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 5.45g | 0.82g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 0% | |
| Sugar | 1.23g | N/A | |
| Starch | 0.9g | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.068g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.138mg | 0.182mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.046mg | 0.699mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.459mg | 0.707mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.716mg | 1.143mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.762mg | 1.213mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.257mg | 0.366mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.413mg | 0.582mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.523mg | 0.709mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.22mg | 0.312mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.353g | 0.039g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.271g | 0.066g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.163g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.02g | 0.006g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.004g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.004g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.007g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.061g | N/A |
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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%
57%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
486%
102%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Oysters is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Oysters contains less Sodium (difference - 206mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cuttlefish is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.23g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cuttlefish is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.83g)
Which food is cheaper?
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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