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Squid as food vs. Cuttlefish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Squid as food and Cuttlefish

  • Cuttlefish has less Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B2, Iron, Copper, Phosphorus, Zinc, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Squid as food's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 100% more.
  • Squid as food has 2 times more Selenium than Cuttlefish. Squid as food has 89.6µg of Selenium, while Cuttlefish has 44.8µg.
  • Cuttlefish is lower in Cholesterol.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Mollusks, cuttlefish, mixed species, cooked, moist heat 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.
Squid as food
Squid as food
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Cuttlefish
Cuttlefish
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Iron +80.1%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +49.9%
Contains more Potassium +79.9%
Contains more Zinc +100%
Contains more Copper +70%
Contains more Manganese +90%
Contains more Selenium +100%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Squid as food
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 54% 407% 43% 249% 57% 98% 95% 333% 28% 489%
Cuttlefish
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 226% 22% 166% 32% 49% 48% 196% 15% 245%
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Iron +80.1%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +49.9%
Contains more Potassium +79.9%
Contains more Zinc +100%
Contains more Copper +70%
Contains more Manganese +90%
Contains more Selenium +100%
Contains less Sodium -50%

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.
Squid as food
Squid as food
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Cuttlefish
Cuttlefish
Contains more Vitamin A +80%
Contains more Vitamin C +60.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +88.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +90%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +80%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +80%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +80%
Contains more Folate +50%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +80%
Squid as food
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 41% 0% 0% 29% 5% 399% 42% 54% 63% 18% 676% 0%
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 A +80%
Contains more Vitamin C +60.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +88.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +90%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +80%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +80%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +80%
Contains more Folate +50%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +80%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Squid as food
Squid as food
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Cuttlefish
Cuttlefish
Contains more Protein +100%
Contains more Fats +100%
Contains more Carbs +100%
Contains more Other +100%
Contains more Water +31.8%
Squid as food
32% 61% 3%
Protein: 32.48 g
Fats: 1.4 g
Carbs: 1.64 g
Water: 61.12 g
Other: 3.36 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 +100%
Contains more Fats +100%
Contains more Carbs +100%
Contains more Other +100%
Contains more Water +31.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Squid as food
Squid as food
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Cuttlefish
Cuttlefish
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +100%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +100%
Contains less Saturated Fat -50%
Squid as food
35% 24% 40%
Saturated Fat: 0.236 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.162 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.268 g
Cuttlefish
35% 24% 40%
Saturated Fat: 0.118 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.081 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.134 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +100%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +100%
Contains less Saturated Fat -50%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Squid as food Cuttlefish Opinion
Net carbs 1.64g 0.82g Squid as food
Protein 32.48g 16.24g Squid as food
Fats 1.4g 0.7g Squid as food
Carbs 1.64g 0.82g Squid as food
Calories 158kcal 79kcal Squid as food
Calcium 180mg 90mg Squid as food
Iron 10.84mg 6.02mg Squid as food
Magnesium 60mg 30mg Squid as food
Phosphorus 580mg 387mg Squid as food
Potassium 637mg 354mg Squid as food
Sodium 744mg 372mg Cuttlefish
Zinc 3.46mg 1.73mg Squid as food
Copper 0.998mg 0.587mg Squid as food
Manganese 0.209mg 0.11mg Squid as food
Selenium 89.6µg 44.8µg Squid as food
Vitamin A 675IU 375IU Squid as food
Vitamin A RAE 203µg 113µg Squid as food
Vitamin C 8.5mg 5.3mg Squid as food
Vitamin B1 0.017mg 0.009mg Squid as food
Vitamin B2 1.729mg 0.91mg Squid as food
Vitamin B3 2.189mg 1.216mg Squid as food
Vitamin B5 0.9mg 0.5mg Squid as food
Vitamin B6 0.27mg 0.15mg Squid as food
Folate 24µg 16µg Squid as food
Vitamin B12 5.4µg 3µg Squid as food
Tryptophan 0.364mg 0.182mg Squid as food
Threonine 1.398mg 0.699mg Squid as food
Isoleucine 1.414mg 0.707mg Squid as food
Leucine 2.287mg 1.143mg Squid as food
Lysine 2.427mg 1.213mg Squid as food
Methionine 0.733mg 0.366mg Squid as food
Phenylalanine 1.164mg 0.582mg Squid as food
Valine 1.419mg 0.709mg Squid as food
Histidine 0.624mg 0.312mg Squid as food
Cholesterol 224mg 112mg Cuttlefish
Saturated Fat 0.236g 0.118g Cuttlefish
Omega-3 - DHA 0.132g 0.066g Squid as food
Omega-3 - EPA 0.078g 0.039g Squid as food
Omega-3 - DPA 0.012g 0.006g Squid as food
Monounsaturated Fat 0.162g 0.081g Squid as food
Polyunsaturated fat 0.268g 0.134g Squid as food

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Squid as food Cuttlefish
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
110%
Squid as food
61%
Cuttlefish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
185%
Squid as food
102%
Cuttlefish

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Squid as food
Squid as food is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Squid as food
Squid as food is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Squid as food
Squid as food is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cuttlefish
Cuttlefish contains less Sodium (difference - 372mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cuttlefish
Cuttlefish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 112mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cuttlefish
Cuttlefish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.118g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Squid as food - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172010/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.