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Shad vs. Cuttlefish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Shad and Cuttlefish different?

  • Shad is richer in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B1, while Cuttlefish is higher in Vitamin B12, Iron, Copper, Vitamin B2, Zinc, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Cuttlefish covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 119% more than Shad.
  • Shad contains 20 times more Vitamin B1 than Cuttlefish. Shad contains 0.183mg of Vitamin B1, while Cuttlefish contains 0.009mg.
  • Shad is lower in Sodium.

Fish, shad, american, cooked, dry heat and Mollusks, cuttlefish, mixed species, raw types were used in this article.

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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 Magnesium +26.7%
Contains more Potassium +39%
Contains less Sodium -82.5%
Contains more Calcium +50%
Contains more Iron +385.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +10.9%
Contains more Zinc +268.1%
Contains more Copper +615.9%
Contains more Manganese +103.7%
Equal in Selenium - 44.8
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 47% 28% 150% 44% 9% 13% 28% 8% 256%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 226% 22% 166% 32% 49% 48% 196% 15% 245%
Contains more Magnesium +26.7%
Contains more Potassium +39%
Contains less Sodium -82.5%
Contains more Calcium +50%
Contains more Iron +385.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +10.9%
Contains more Zinc +268.1%
Contains more Copper +615.9%
Contains more Manganese +103.7%
Equal in Selenium - 44.8

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.
Shad
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +1933.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +785.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +73%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +208%
Contains more Vitamin A +212.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +195.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +2042.9%
Equal in Folate - 16
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 8% 0% 0% 0% 46% 72% 202% 52% 107% 13% 18% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 23% 0% 0% 18% 3% 210% 23% 30% 35% 12% 375% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1933.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +785.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +73%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +208%
Contains more Vitamin A +212.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +195.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +2042.9%
Equal in Folate - 16

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +33.7%
Contains more Fats +2421.4%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +36%
Contains more Other +18.3%
22% 18% 59%
Protein: 21.71 g
Fats: 17.65 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.22 g
Other: 1.42 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 Protein +33.7%
Contains more Fats +2421.4%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +36%
Contains more Other +18.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Shad Cuttlefish
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Shad Cuttlefish Opinion
Net carbs 0g 0.82g Cuttlefish
Protein 21.71g 16.24g Shad
Fats 17.65g 0.7g Shad
Carbs 0g 0.82g Cuttlefish
Calories 252kcal 79kcal Shad
Calcium 60mg 90mg Cuttlefish
Iron 1.24mg 6.02mg Cuttlefish
Magnesium 38mg 30mg Shad
Phosphorus 349mg 387mg Cuttlefish
Potassium 492mg 354mg Shad
Sodium 65mg 372mg Shad
Zinc 0.47mg 1.73mg Cuttlefish
Copper 0.082mg 0.587mg Cuttlefish
Manganese 0.054mg 0.11mg Cuttlefish
Selenium 46.8µg 44.8µg Shad
Vitamin A 120IU 375IU Cuttlefish
Vitamin A RAE 36µg 113µg Cuttlefish
Vitamin C 0mg 5.3mg Cuttlefish
Vitamin B1 0.183mg 0.009mg Shad
Vitamin B2 0.308mg 0.91mg Cuttlefish
Vitamin B3 10.769mg 1.216mg Shad
Vitamin B5 0.865mg 0.5mg Shad
Vitamin B6 0.462mg 0.15mg Shad
Folate 17µg 16µg Shad
Vitamin B12 0.14µg 3µg Cuttlefish
Tryptophan 0.243mg 0.182mg Shad
Threonine 0.952mg 0.699mg Shad
Isoleucine 1mg 0.707mg Shad
Leucine 1.764mg 1.143mg Shad
Lysine 1.993mg 1.213mg Shad
Methionine 0.642mg 0.366mg Shad
Phenylalanine 0.847mg 0.582mg Shad
Valine 1.118mg 0.709mg Shad
Histidine 0.639mg 0.312mg Shad
Cholesterol 96mg 112mg Shad
Saturated Fat 0.118g Shad
Omega-3 - DHA 0.066g Cuttlefish
Omega-3 - EPA 0.039g Cuttlefish
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g Cuttlefish
Monounsaturated Fat 0.081g Cuttlefish
Polyunsaturated fat 0.134g Cuttlefish

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Shad Cuttlefish
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
43%
Shad
61%
Cuttlefish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Shad
102%
Cuttlefish

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Shad
Shad contains less Sodium (difference - 307mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shad
Shad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shad
Shad 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. Shad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174243/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.