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Scup vs. Cuttlefish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Scup and Cuttlefish?

  • Scup is richer in Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B6, yet Cuttlefish is richer in Iron, Vitamin B2, Copper, Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, and Zinc.
  • Cuttlefish's daily need coverage for Iron is 67% higher.
  • Scup has 4 times more Vitamin B3 than Cuttlefish. Scup has 4.994mg of Vitamin B3, while Cuttlefish has 1.216mg.
  • Scup contains less Cholesterol.

We used Fish, scup, cooked, dry heat and Mollusks, cuttlefish, mixed species, raw types in this comparison.

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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.
Scup
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 21% 15% 32% 26% 22% 17% 102% 7% 5.9% 255%
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 less SodiumSodium -85.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +76.5%
Contains more IronIron +785.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +803.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +179%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +63.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +144.4%
~equal in Magnesium ~30mg
~equal in Potassium ~354mg
~equal in Selenium ~44.8µg

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.
Scup
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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 0% 6.2% 0% 0% 32% 28% 94% 52% 80% 203% 0% 13% 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 B1Vitamin B1 +1311.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +310.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +73%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +130.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +260.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +645.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +85.2%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Folate ~16µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Scup
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24% 4% 68% 4%
Protein: 24.21 g
Fats: 3.5 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.42 g
Other: 3.87 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 +49.1%
Contains more FatsFats +400%
Contains more OtherOther +130.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +17.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Scup Cuttlefish Opinion
Calories 135kcal 79kcal Scup
Protein 24.21g 16.24g Scup
Fats 3.5g 0.7g Scup
Vitamin C 0mg 5.3mg Cuttlefish
Net carbs 0g 0.82g Cuttlefish
Carbs 0g 0.82g Cuttlefish
Cholesterol 67mg 112mg Scup
Magnesium 29mg 30mg Cuttlefish
Calcium 51mg 90mg Cuttlefish
Potassium 368mg 354mg Scup
Iron 0.68mg 6.02mg Cuttlefish
Copper 0.065mg 0.587mg Cuttlefish
Zinc 0.62mg 1.73mg Cuttlefish
Phosphorus 237mg 387mg Cuttlefish
Sodium 54mg 372mg Scup
Vitamin A 104IU 375IU Cuttlefish
Vitamin A 31µg 113µg Cuttlefish
Manganese 0.045mg 0.11mg Cuttlefish
Selenium 46.8µg 44.8µg Scup
Vitamin B1 0.127mg 0.009mg Scup
Vitamin B2 0.122mg 0.91mg Cuttlefish
Vitamin B3 4.994mg 1.216mg Scup
Vitamin B5 0.865mg 0.5mg Scup
Vitamin B6 0.346mg 0.15mg Scup
Vitamin B12 1.62µg 3µg Cuttlefish
Folate 17µg 16µg Scup
Saturated Fat 0.118g Scup
Monounsaturated Fat 0.081g Cuttlefish
Polyunsaturated fat 0.134g Cuttlefish
Tryptophan 0.271mg 0.182mg Scup
Threonine 1.061mg 0.699mg Scup
Isoleucine 1.115mg 0.707mg Scup
Leucine 1.967mg 1.143mg Scup
Lysine 2.223mg 1.213mg Scup
Methionine 0.716mg 0.366mg Scup
Phenylalanine 0.945mg 0.582mg Scup
Valine 1.247mg 0.709mg Scup
Histidine 0.713mg 0.312mg Scup
Omega-3 - EPA 0.039g Cuttlefish
Omega-3 - DHA 0.066g Cuttlefish
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g Cuttlefish

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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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
39%
Scup
56%
Cuttlefish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
Scup
102%
Cuttlefish

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Scup
Scup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 45mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Scup
Scup contains less Sodium (difference - 318mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Scup
Scup is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.118g)
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)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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.

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. Scup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174241/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.