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Scallop vs. Cuttlefish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between scallop and cuttlefish

  • Scallop has less iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B12, copper, selenium, calcium, phosphorus, zinc, and vitamin A.
  • Cuttlefish covers your daily iron needs 71% more than scallop.
  • Scallop has less cholesterol.

Food varieties used in this article are Mollusks, scallop, mixed species, raw 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 16% 1.8% 18% 14% 7.7% 25% 143% 51% 2.2% 70%
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 +36.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1400%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +72.7%
Contains more IronIron +1484.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +2452.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +90.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +15.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +547.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +250%
~equal in Sodium ~372mg

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% 0.33% 0% 0% 1.8% 3.5% 13% 13% 17% 176% 0% 12% 35%
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% 38% 0% 0% 2.3% 210% 23% 30% 35% 375% 0% 12% 0%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +11200%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +5966.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +73%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +132.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +105.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +112.8%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Folate ~16µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
12% 3% 83% 2%
Protein: 12.06 g
Fats: 0.49 g
Carbs: 3.18 g
Water: 82.53 g
Other: 1.74 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 CarbsCarbs +287.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +34.7%
Contains more FatsFats +42.9%
~equal in Water ~80.56g
~equal in Other ~1.68g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
42% 16% 42%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.128 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.048 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.13 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 +68.8%
~equal in Saturated fat ~0.118g
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~0.134g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Scallop Cuttlefish DV% diff.
Iron 0.38mg 6.02mg 71%
Vitamin B2 0.015mg 0.91mg 69%
Vitamin B12 1.41µg 3µg 66%
Copper 0.023mg 0.587mg 63%
Selenium 12.8µg 44.8µg 58%
Cholesterol 24mg 112mg 29%
Choline 65mg 12%
Vitamin A 1µg 113µg 12%
Calcium 6mg 90mg 8%
Protein 12.06g 16.24g 8%
Phosphorus 334mg 387mg 8%
Zinc 0.91mg 1.73mg 7%
Vitamin B6 0.073mg 0.15mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.215mg 0.5mg 6%
Vitamin C 0mg 5.3mg 6%
Potassium 205mg 354mg 4%
Manganese 0.017mg 0.11mg 4%
Vitamin B3 0.703mg 1.216mg 3%
Magnesium 22mg 30mg 2%
Calories 69kcal 79kcal 1%
Sodium 392mg 372mg 1%
Starch 2.17g 1%
Carbs 3.18g 0.82g 1%
Fats 0.49g 0.7g 0%
Net carbs 3.18g 0.82g N/A
Vitamin D 1IU 0%
Vitamin B1 0.007mg 0.009mg 0%
Folate 16µg 16µg 0%
Trans fat 0.005g N/A
Saturated fat 0.128g 0.118g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.048g 0.081g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.13g 0.134g 0%
Tryptophan 0.102mg 0.182mg 0%
Threonine 0.369mg 0.699mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.406mg 0.707mg 0%
Leucine 0.72mg 1.143mg 0%
Lysine 0.739mg 1.213mg 0%
Methionine 0.286mg 0.366mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.351mg 0.582mg 0%
Valine 0.379mg 0.709mg 0%
Histidine 0.185mg 0.312mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.042g 0.039g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.061g 0.066g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.007g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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
21%
Scallop
57%
Cuttlefish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Scallop
102%
Cuttlefish

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Scallop
Scallop is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Scallop
Scallop is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
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 - 20mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cuttlefish
Cuttlefish is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.01g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cuttlefish
Cuttlefish is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cuttlefish
Cuttlefish is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Scallop - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174220/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.