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Sockeye salmon vs. Cuttlefish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are sockeye salmon and cuttlefish different?

  • Sockeye salmon is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, vitamin B5, and vitamin B1; however, cuttlefish is richer in iron, copper, vitamin B2, and selenium.
  • Daily need coverage for iron for cuttlefish is 69% higher.
  • Sockeye salmon contains 17 times more vitamin B1 than cuttlefish. While sockeye salmon contains 0.157mg of vitamin B1, cuttlefish contains only 0.009mg.
  • Sockeye salmon has less cholesterol.

Fish, salmon, sockeye, cooked, dry heat and Mollusks, cuttlefish, mixed species, raw are the varieties 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 26% 3.3% 38% 20% 25% 15% 131% 12% 1.7% 194%
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 more MagnesiumMagnesium +20%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +23.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -75.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +718.2%
Contains more IronIron +1057.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +672.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +214.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +26.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +746.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +26.2%

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.
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% 19% 20% 251% 39% 57% 190% 76% 191% 559% 0.25% 5.3% 61%
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% 38% 0% 0% 2.3% 210% 23% 30% 35% 375% 0% 12% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1644.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +732.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +154.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +451.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +49%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +94.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +269.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +128.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
26% 6% 67%
Protein: 26.48 g
Fats: 5.57 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 67.33 g
Other: 0.62 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 +63.1%
Contains more FatsFats +695.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +19.6%
Contains more OtherOther +171%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
23% 45% 32%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.969 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.864 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.327 g
35% 24% 40%
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 +2201.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +890.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -87.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sockeye salmon Cuttlefish DV% diff.
Vitamin D 670IU 84%
Vitamin D 16.7µg 84%
Iron 0.52mg 6.02mg 69%
Vitamin B12 4.47µg 3µg 61%
Copper 0.076mg 0.587mg 57%
Vitamin B3 10.123mg 1.216mg 56%
Vitamin B6 0.827mg 0.15mg 52%
Vitamin B2 0.246mg 0.91mg 51%
Protein 26.48g 16.24g 20%
Choline 112.6mg 20%
Cholesterol 61mg 112mg 17%
Selenium 35.5µg 44.8µg 17%
Vitamin B5 1.274mg 0.5mg 15%
Vitamin B1 0.157mg 0.009mg 12%
Phosphorus 305mg 387mg 12%
Sodium 92mg 372mg 12%
Zinc 0.55mg 1.73mg 11%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.327g 0.134g 8%
Calcium 11mg 90mg 8%
Vitamin E 0.99mg 7%
Fats 5.57g 0.7g 7%
Vitamin A 58µg 113µg 6%
Vitamin C 0mg 5.3mg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 1.864g 0.081g 4%
Saturated fat 0.969g 0.118g 4%
Calories 156kcal 79kcal 4%
Manganese 0.013mg 0.11mg 4%
Folate 7µg 16µg 2%
Potassium 436mg 354mg 2%
Magnesium 36mg 30mg 1%
Carbs 0g 0.82g 0%
Net carbs 0g 0.82g N/A
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0%
Trans fat 0.023g N/A
Tryptophan 0.335mg 0.182mg 0%
Threonine 1.247mg 0.699mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.274mg 0.707mg 0%
Leucine 2.185mg 1.143mg 0%
Lysine 2.574mg 1.213mg 0%
Methionine 0.858mg 0.366mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.086mg 0.582mg 0%
Valine 1.461mg 0.709mg 0%
Histidine 0.711mg 0.312mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.299g 0.039g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.56g 0.066g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.093g 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.019g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sockeye salmon 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
113%
Sockeye salmon
57%
Cuttlefish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Sockeye salmon
102%
Cuttlefish

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 51mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon contains less Sodium (difference - 280mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cuttlefish
Cuttlefish is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cuttlefish
Cuttlefish is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.851g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cuttlefish
Cuttlefish is cheaper (difference - $13)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cuttlefish
Cuttlefish is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)

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. Sockeye salmon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173692/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.