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Octopus vs. Cuttlefish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Octopus and Cuttlefish

  • Octopus has more Vitamin B12, Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B6, Copper, Vitamin B3, Zinc, and Potassium, while Cuttlefish has more Vitamin B2, and Phosphorus.
  • Octopus covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 1375% more than Cuttlefish.
  • Octopus contains 4 times more Vitamin B6 than Cuttlefish. While Octopus contains 0.648mg of Vitamin B6, Cuttlefish contains only 0.15mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Mollusks, octopus, common, 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 43% 32% 56% 358% 246% 92% 120% 60% 6.1% 489%
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 +100%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +17.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +78%
Contains more IronIron +58.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +25.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +94.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +100%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +38.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -19.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +134%

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.
Octopus
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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 27% 18% 24% 0% 14% 18% 71% 54% 150% 4500% 0.25% 18% 44%
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 CVitamin C +50.9%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +533.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +210.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +80%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +332%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1100%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +50%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +25%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1097.4%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
30% 2% 4% 61% 3%
Protein: 29.82 g
Fats: 2.08 g
Carbs: 4.4 g
Water: 60.5 g
Other: 3.2 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 ProteinProtein +83.6%
Contains more FatsFats +197.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +436.6%
Contains more OtherOther +90.5%
Contains more WaterWater +33.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
36% 26% 38%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.453 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.324 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.477 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 +300%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +256%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -74%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Octopus Cuttlefish Opinion
Calories 164kcal 79kcal Octopus
Protein 29.82g 16.24g Octopus
Fats 2.08g 0.7g Octopus
Vitamin C 8mg 5.3mg Octopus
Net carbs 4.4g 0.82g Octopus
Carbs 4.4g 0.82g Octopus
Cholesterol 96mg 112mg Octopus
Magnesium 60mg 30mg Octopus
Calcium 106mg 90mg Octopus
Potassium 630mg 354mg Octopus
Iron 9.54mg 6.02mg Octopus
Copper 0.739mg 0.587mg Octopus
Zinc 3.36mg 1.73mg Octopus
Phosphorus 279mg 387mg Cuttlefish
Sodium 460mg 372mg Cuttlefish
Vitamin A 300IU 375IU Cuttlefish
Vitamin A 90µg 113µg Cuttlefish
Vitamin E 1.2mg Octopus
Manganese 0.047mg 0.11mg Cuttlefish
Selenium 89.6µg 44.8µg Octopus
Vitamin B1 0.057mg 0.009mg Octopus
Vitamin B2 0.076mg 0.91mg Cuttlefish
Vitamin B3 3.78mg 1.216mg Octopus
Vitamin B5 0.9mg 0.5mg Octopus
Vitamin B6 0.648mg 0.15mg Octopus
Vitamin B12 36µg 3µg Octopus
Vitamin K 0.1µg Octopus
Folate 24µg 16µg Octopus
Choline 81mg Octopus
Saturated Fat 0.453g 0.118g Cuttlefish
Monounsaturated Fat 0.324g 0.081g Octopus
Polyunsaturated fat 0.477g 0.134g Octopus
Tryptophan 0.334mg 0.182mg Octopus
Threonine 1.283mg 0.699mg Octopus
Isoleucine 1.298mg 0.707mg Octopus
Leucine 2.099mg 1.143mg Octopus
Lysine 2.228mg 1.213mg Octopus
Methionine 0.673mg 0.366mg Octopus
Phenylalanine 1.069mg 0.582mg Octopus
Valine 1.303mg 0.709mg Octopus
Histidine 0.573mg 0.312mg Octopus
Omega-3 - EPA 0.152g 0.039g Octopus
Omega-3 - DHA 0.162g 0.066g Octopus
Omega-3 - DPA 0.012g 0.006g Octopus

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Octopus Cuttlefish
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
380%
Octopus
56%
Cuttlefish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
150%
Octopus
102%
Cuttlefish

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Octopus
Octopus is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Octopus
Octopus is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Octopus
Octopus is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Octopus
Octopus is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cuttlefish
Cuttlefish is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cuttlefish
Cuttlefish contains less Sodium (difference - 88mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cuttlefish
Cuttlefish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.335g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Octopus - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174249/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.