Shrimp vs. Cuttlefish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between shrimp and cuttlefish
- Shrimp has more vitamin B3, selenium, and vitamin B6; however, cuttlefish has more iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B12, copper, and phosphorus.
- Daily need coverage for iron for cuttlefish is 71% higher.
- Cuttlefish has 3 times less sodium than shrimp. Shrimp has 947mg of sodium, while cuttlefish has 372mg.
- Shrimp has a higher glycemic index than cuttlefish.
Food types used in this article are Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, cooked, moist heat (may have been previously frozen) 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 PotassiumPotassium | +108.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1781.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +127.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +26.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -60.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +124.5% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +255.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +120.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +61.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +50% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +25.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +3691.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +80.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
22.78 g
Fats:
1.7 g
Carbs:
1.52 g
Water:
71.56 g
Other:
2.44 g
Protein:
16.24 g
Fats:
0.7 g
Carbs:
0.82 g
Water:
80.56 g
Other:
1.68 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +40.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +142.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +85.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +45.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +12.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.521 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.361 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.59 g
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 | +345.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +340.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -77.4% |
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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| Iron | 0.32mg | 6.02mg | 71% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.024mg | 0.91mg | 68% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.66µg | 3µg | 56% |
| Copper | 0.258mg | 0.587mg | 37% |
| Cholesterol | 211mg | 112mg | 33% |
| Choline | 135.4mg | 25% | |
| Sodium | 947mg | 372mg | 25% |
| Vitamin E | 2.2mg | 15% | |
| Protein | 22.78g | 16.24g | 13% |
| Phosphorus | 306mg | 387mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.678mg | 1.216mg | 9% |
| Selenium | 49.5µg | 44.8µg | 9% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.242mg | 0.15mg | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 5.3mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 170mg | 354mg | 5% |
| Vitamin A | 90µg | 113µg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.59g | 0.134g | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.049mg | 0.11mg | 3% |
| Folate | 24µg | 16µg | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.521g | 0.118g | 2% |
| Calories | 119kcal | 79kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.032mg | 0.009mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 37mg | 30mg | 2% |
| Fats | 1.7g | 0.7g | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
| Zinc | 1.63mg | 1.73mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 4IU | 1% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.361g | 0.081g | 1% |
| Carbs | 1.52g | 0.82g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 1.52g | 0.82g | N/A |
| Calcium | 91mg | 90mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.519mg | 0.5mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.4µg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.035g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.26mg | 0.182mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.904mg | 0.699mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.05mg | 0.707mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.95mg | 1.143mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.172mg | 1.213mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.665mg | 0.366mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.992mg | 0.582mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.067mg | 0.709mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.501mg | 0.312mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.135g | 0.039g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.141g | 0.066g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.012g | 0.006g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.012g | N/A |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Shrimp is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cuttlefish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 99mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cuttlefish is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cuttlefish contains less Sodium (difference - 575mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cuttlefish is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.403g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cuttlefish is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Cuttlefish is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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