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Roe vs. Cuttlefish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Roe and Cuttlefish

  • Roe has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin B1, Folate, Phosphorus, Vitamin B5, Selenium, and Vitamin C, however, Cuttlefish is richer in Iron, and Copper.
  • Roe covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 356% more than Cuttlefish.
  • Cuttlefish has 31 times less Vitamin B1 than Roe. Roe has 0.277mg of Vitamin B1, while Cuttlefish has 0.009mg.
  • Cuttlefish contains less Cholesterol.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fish, roe, mixed species, 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.
Roe
Roe
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 8.4% 25% 29% 43% 35% 221% 15% 1.7% 282%
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 PhosphorusPhosphorus +33.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -68.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +15.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +15.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +221.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +25.1%
Contains more IronIron +681.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +358.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +35.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +746.2%

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.
Roe
Roe
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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 55% 18% 0% 0% 69% 219% 41% 69% 43% 1443% 0% 69% 0%
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 +209.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2977.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +80.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +130.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +23.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +284.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +475%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +23.8%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.91mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Roe
Roe
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29% 8% 2% 59% 3%
Protein: 28.62 g
Fats: 8.23 g
Carbs: 1.92 g
Water: 58.63 g
Other: 2.6 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 +76.2%
Contains more FatsFats +1075.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +134.1%
Contains more OtherOther +54.8%
Contains more WaterWater +37.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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25% 29% 46%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.866 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.129 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.404 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 +2528.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2440.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -93.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Roe Cuttlefish Opinion
Calories 204kcal 79kcal Roe
Protein 28.62g 16.24g Roe
Fats 8.23g 0.7g Roe
Vitamin C 16.4mg 5.3mg Roe
Net carbs 1.92g 0.82g Roe
Carbs 1.92g 0.82g Roe
Cholesterol 479mg 112mg Cuttlefish
Magnesium 26mg 30mg Cuttlefish
Calcium 28mg 90mg Cuttlefish
Potassium 283mg 354mg Cuttlefish
Iron 0.77mg 6.02mg Cuttlefish
Copper 0.128mg 0.587mg Cuttlefish
Zinc 1.28mg 1.73mg Cuttlefish
Phosphorus 515mg 387mg Roe
Sodium 117mg 372mg Roe
Vitamin A 303IU 375IU Cuttlefish
Vitamin A 91µg 113µg Cuttlefish
Manganese 0.013mg 0.11mg Cuttlefish
Selenium 51.7µg 44.8µg Roe
Vitamin B1 0.277mg 0.009mg Roe
Vitamin B2 0.949mg 0.91mg Roe
Vitamin B3 2.192mg 1.216mg Roe
Vitamin B5 1.154mg 0.5mg Roe
Vitamin B6 0.185mg 0.15mg Roe
Vitamin B12 11.54µg 3µg Roe
Folate 92µg 16µg Roe
Saturated Fat 1.866g 0.118g Cuttlefish
Monounsaturated Fat 2.129g 0.081g Roe
Polyunsaturated fat 3.404g 0.134g Roe
Tryptophan 0.375mg 0.182mg Roe
Threonine 1.305mg 0.699mg Roe
Isoleucine 1.465mg 0.707mg Roe
Leucine 2.509mg 1.143mg Roe
Lysine 2.179mg 1.213mg Roe
Methionine 0.71mg 0.366mg Roe
Phenylalanine 1.401mg 0.582mg Roe
Valine 1.676mg 0.709mg Roe
Histidine 0.778mg 0.312mg Roe
Omega-3 - EPA 1.26g 0.039g Roe
Omega-3 - DHA 1.747g 0.066g Roe
Omega-3 - DPA 0.105g 0.006g Roe

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Roe 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
156%
Roe
56%
Cuttlefish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
68%
Roe
102%
Cuttlefish

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Roe
Roe contains less Sodium (difference - 255mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Roe
Roe is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cuttlefish
Cuttlefish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 367mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cuttlefish
Cuttlefish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.748g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cuttlefish
Cuttlefish is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Cuttlefish
Cuttlefish is cheaper (difference - $100)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cuttlefish
Cuttlefish is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)

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. Roe - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174239/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.