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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, Vitamin A RAE, Calcium, Phosphorus, and Zinc.
  • 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.
Scallop
Scallop
0
:
10
Cuttlefish
Cuttlefish
Contains more Calcium +1400%
Contains more Iron +1484.2%
Contains more Magnesium +36.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +15.9%
Contains more Potassium +72.7%
Contains more Zinc +90.1%
Contains more Copper +2452.2%
Contains more Manganese +547.1%
Contains more Selenium +250%
Equal in Sodium - 372
Scallop
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 15% 16% 144% 19% 52% 25% 8% 3% 70%
Cuttlefish
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 226% 22% 166% 32% 49% 48% 196% 15% 245%
Contains more Calcium +1400%
Contains more Iron +1484.2%
Contains more Magnesium +36.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +15.9%
Contains more Potassium +72.7%
Contains more Zinc +90.1%
Contains more Copper +2452.2%
Contains more Manganese +547.1%
Contains more Selenium +250%
Equal in Sodium - 372

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.
Scallop
Scallop
4
:
8
Cuttlefish
Cuttlefish
Contains more Vitamin A +12400%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +5966.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +73%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +132.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +105.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +112.8%
Equal in Folate - 16
Scallop
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Choline Vitamin K 1% 0% 0% 0% 2% 4% 14% 13% 17% 12% 177% 36% 0%
Cuttlefish
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Choline Vitamin K 23% 0% 0% 18% 3% 210% 23% 30% 35% 12% 375% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +12400%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +5966.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +73%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +132.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +105.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +112.8%
Equal in Folate - 16

Macronutrient Comparison

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

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Scallop
Scallop
0
:
3
Cuttlefish
Cuttlefish
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +68.8%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.118
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.134
Scallop
42% 16% 42%
Saturated Fat: 0.128 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.048 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.13 g
Cuttlefish
35% 24% 40%
Saturated Fat: 0.118 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.081 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.134 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +68.8%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.118
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.134

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 Opinion
Net carbs 3.18g 0.82g Scallop
Protein 12.06g 16.24g Cuttlefish
Fats 0.49g 0.7g Cuttlefish
Carbs 3.18g 0.82g Scallop
Calories 69kcal 79kcal Cuttlefish
Starch 2.17g Scallop
Calcium 6mg 90mg Cuttlefish
Iron 0.38mg 6.02mg Cuttlefish
Magnesium 22mg 30mg Cuttlefish
Phosphorus 334mg 387mg Cuttlefish
Potassium 205mg 354mg Cuttlefish
Sodium 392mg 372mg Cuttlefish
Zinc 0.91mg 1.73mg Cuttlefish
Copper 0.023mg 0.587mg Cuttlefish
Manganese 0.017mg 0.11mg Cuttlefish
Selenium 12.8µg 44.8µg Cuttlefish
Vitamin A 3IU 375IU Cuttlefish
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 113µg Cuttlefish
Vitamin D 1IU Scallop
Vitamin C 0mg 5.3mg Cuttlefish
Vitamin B1 0.007mg 0.009mg Cuttlefish
Vitamin B2 0.015mg 0.91mg Cuttlefish
Vitamin B3 0.703mg 1.216mg Cuttlefish
Vitamin B5 0.215mg 0.5mg Cuttlefish
Vitamin B6 0.073mg 0.15mg Cuttlefish
Folate 16µg 16µg
Vitamin B12 1.41µg 3µg Cuttlefish
Choline 65mg Scallop
Tryptophan 0.102mg 0.182mg Cuttlefish
Threonine 0.369mg 0.699mg Cuttlefish
Isoleucine 0.406mg 0.707mg Cuttlefish
Leucine 0.72mg 1.143mg Cuttlefish
Lysine 0.739mg 1.213mg Cuttlefish
Methionine 0.286mg 0.366mg Cuttlefish
Phenylalanine 0.351mg 0.582mg Cuttlefish
Valine 0.379mg 0.709mg Cuttlefish
Histidine 0.185mg 0.312mg Cuttlefish
Cholesterol 24mg 112mg Scallop
Trans Fat 0.005g Cuttlefish
Saturated Fat 0.128g 0.118g Cuttlefish
Omega-3 - DHA 0.061g 0.066g Cuttlefish
Omega-3 - EPA 0.042g 0.039g Scallop
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g 0.006g Cuttlefish
Monounsaturated Fat 0.048g 0.081g Cuttlefish
Polyunsaturated fat 0.13g 0.134g Cuttlefish
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g Scallop
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.007g Scallop
Omega-3 - ALA 0.003g Scallop
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Scallop

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Scallop Cuttlefish
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
56%
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.