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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 from 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.
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon
3
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7
Cuttlefish
Cuttlefish
Contains more Magnesium +20%
Contains more Potassium +23.2%
Contains less Sodium -75.3%
Contains more Calcium +718.2%
Contains more Iron +1057.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +26.9%
Contains more Zinc +214.5%
Contains more Copper +672.4%
Contains more Manganese +746.2%
Contains more Selenium +26.2%
Sockeye salmon
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 20% 26% 131% 39% 12% 15% 26% 2% 194%
Cuttlefish
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 226% 22% 166% 32% 49% 48% 196% 15% 245%
Contains more Magnesium +20%
Contains more Potassium +23.2%
Contains less Sodium -75.3%
Contains more Calcium +718.2%
Contains more Iron +1057.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +26.9%
Contains more Zinc +214.5%
Contains more Copper +672.4%
Contains more Manganese +746.2%
Contains more Selenium +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.
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon
8
:
4
Cuttlefish
Cuttlefish
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1644.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +732.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +154.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +451.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +49%
Contains more Vitamin A +94.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +269.9%
Contains more Folate +128.6%
Sockeye salmon
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 12% 20% 501% 0% 40% 57% 190% 77% 191% 6% 559% 1%
Cuttlefish
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 +1644.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +732.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +154.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +451.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +49%
Contains more Vitamin A +94.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +269.9%
Contains more Folate +128.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon
2
:
3
Cuttlefish
Cuttlefish
Contains more Protein +63.1%
Contains more Fats +695.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +19.6%
Contains more Other +171%
Sockeye salmon
26% 6% 67%
Protein: 26.48 g
Fats: 5.57 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 67.33 g
Other: 0.62 g
Cuttlefish
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 +63.1%
Contains more Fats +695.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +19.6%
Contains more Other +171%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon
2
:
1
Cuttlefish
Cuttlefish
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2201.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +890.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.8%
Sockeye salmon
23% 45% 32%
Saturated Fat: 0.969 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.864 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.327 g
Cuttlefish
35% 24% 40%
Saturated Fat: 0.118 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.081 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.134 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2201.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +890.3%
Contains less Saturated 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 Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Opinion
Net carbs 0g 0.82g Cuttlefish
Protein 26.48g 16.24g Sockeye salmon
Fats 5.57g 0.7g Sockeye salmon
Carbs 0g 0.82g Cuttlefish
Calories 156kcal 79kcal Sockeye salmon
Calcium 11mg 90mg Cuttlefish
Iron 0.52mg 6.02mg Cuttlefish
Magnesium 36mg 30mg Sockeye salmon
Phosphorus 305mg 387mg Cuttlefish
Potassium 436mg 354mg Sockeye salmon
Sodium 92mg 372mg Sockeye salmon
Zinc 0.55mg 1.73mg Cuttlefish
Copper 0.076mg 0.587mg Cuttlefish
Manganese 0.013mg 0.11mg Cuttlefish
Selenium 35.5µg 44.8µg Cuttlefish
Vitamin A 193IU 375IU Cuttlefish
Vitamin A RAE 58µg 113µg Cuttlefish
Vitamin E 0.99mg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin D 670IU Sockeye salmon
Vitamin D 16.7µg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin C 0mg 5.3mg Cuttlefish
Vitamin B1 0.157mg 0.009mg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin B2 0.246mg 0.91mg Cuttlefish
Vitamin B3 10.123mg 1.216mg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin B5 1.274mg 0.5mg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin B6 0.827mg 0.15mg Sockeye salmon
Folate 7µg 16µg Cuttlefish
Vitamin B12 4.47µg 3µg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin K 0.1µg Sockeye salmon
Tryptophan 0.335mg 0.182mg Sockeye salmon
Threonine 1.247mg 0.699mg Sockeye salmon
Isoleucine 1.274mg 0.707mg Sockeye salmon
Leucine 2.185mg 1.143mg Sockeye salmon
Lysine 2.574mg 1.213mg Sockeye salmon
Methionine 0.858mg 0.366mg Sockeye salmon
Phenylalanine 1.086mg 0.582mg Sockeye salmon
Valine 1.461mg 0.709mg Sockeye salmon
Histidine 0.711mg 0.312mg Sockeye salmon
Cholesterol 61mg 112mg Sockeye salmon
Trans Fat 0.023g Cuttlefish
Saturated Fat 0.969g 0.118g Cuttlefish
Omega-3 - DHA 0.56g 0.066g Sockeye salmon
Omega-3 - EPA 0.299g 0.039g Sockeye salmon
Omega-3 - DPA 0.093g 0.006g Sockeye salmon
Monounsaturated Fat 1.864g 0.081g Sockeye salmon
Polyunsaturated fat 1.327g 0.134g Sockeye salmon
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.019g Sockeye salmon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Sockeye salmon 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
137%
Sockeye salmon
61%
Cuttlefish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Sockeye salmon
102%
Cuttlefish

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon contains less Sodium (difference - 280mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 51mg)
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.