Scallop vs. Cuttlefish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between Scallop and Cuttlefish
- The amount of Vitamin B2, Iron, Copper, Selenium, Vitamin B12, Vitamin A, Calcium, and Vitamin C in Cuttlefish is higher than in Scallop.
- Cuttlefish covers your daily need of Vitamin B2 68% more than Scallop.
- Scallop contains 2 times more Sodium than Cuttlefish. While Scallop contains 667mg of Sodium, Cuttlefish contains only 372mg.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Mollusks, scallop, (bay and sea), cooked, steamed 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 | +23.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +800% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +12.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +937.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1678.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +11.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -44.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +279.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +106.5% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +33.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +25% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +7400% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +3691.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +13% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +36.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +33.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +39.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
20.54 g
Fats:
0.84 g
Carbs:
5.41 g
Water:
70.25 g
Other:
2.96 g
Protein:
16.24 g
Fats:
0.7 g
Carbs:
0.82 g
Water:
80.56 g
Other:
1.68 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +26.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +20% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +559.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +76.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +14.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.218 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.082 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.222 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.118 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.081 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.134 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +65.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -45.9% |
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Monounsaturated Fat
~0.081g
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 111kcal | 79kcal |
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| Protein | 20.54g | 16.24g |
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| Fats | 0.84g | 0.7g |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 5.3mg |
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| Net carbs | 5.41g | 0.82g |
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| Carbs | 5.41g | 0.82g |
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| Cholesterol | 41mg | 112mg |
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| Vitamin D | 2IU |
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| Magnesium | 37mg | 30mg |
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| Calcium | 10mg | 90mg |
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| Potassium | 314mg | 354mg |
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| Iron | 0.58mg | 6.02mg |
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| Copper | 0.033mg | 0.587mg |
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| Zinc | 1.55mg | 1.73mg |
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| Starch | 3.69g |
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| Phosphorus | 426mg | 387mg |
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| Sodium | 667mg | 372mg |
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| Vitamin A | 5IU | 375IU |
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| Vitamin A | 2µg | 113µg |
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| Manganese | 0.029mg | 0.11mg |
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| Selenium | 21.7µg | 44.8µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.012mg | 0.009mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.024mg | 0.91mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.076mg | 1.216mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.366mg | 0.5mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.112mg | 0.15mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.15µg | 3µg |
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| Folate | 20µg | 16µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.009g |
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| Choline | 110.7mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.218g | 0.118g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.082g | 0.081g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.222g | 0.134g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.173mg | 0.182mg |
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| Threonine | 0.629mg | 0.699mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.692mg | 0.707mg |
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| Leucine | 1.226mg | 1.143mg |
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| Lysine | 1.258mg | 1.213mg |
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| Methionine | 0.487mg | 0.366mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.597mg | 0.582mg |
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| Valine | 0.645mg | 0.709mg |
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| Histidine | 0.314mg | 0.312mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.072g | 0.039g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.104g | 0.066g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.005g | 0.006g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g |
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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
32%
56%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
102%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Scallop is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 71mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Scallop is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cuttlefish is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cuttlefish contains less Sodium (difference - 295mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cuttlefish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.1g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cuttlefish is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.