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Squid vs. Cuttlefish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Squid and Cuttlefish

  • Cuttlefish has less Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B2, Iron, Copper, Phosphorus, Zinc, and Vitamin A.
  • Squid's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 100% more.
  • Squid has 2 times more Selenium than Cuttlefish. Squid 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
9
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 43% 54% 56% 407% 333% 94% 249% 97% 27% 489%
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 +100%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +100%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +79.9%
Contains more IronIron +80.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +70%
Contains more ZincZinc +100%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +49.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +90%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +100%
Contains less SodiumSodium -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
9
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 28% 41% 0% 0% 4.3% 399% 41% 54% 62% 675% 0% 18% 0%
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% 23% 0% 0% 2.3% 210% 23% 30% 35% 375% 0% 12% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +60.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +80%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +88.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +90%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +80%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +80%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +80%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +80%
Contains more FolateFolate +50%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

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

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Squid
2
35% 24% 40%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.236 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.162 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.268 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 +100%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +100%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated 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 Cuttlefish
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Squid Cuttlefish
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
102%
Squid
56%
Cuttlefish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
185%
Squid
102%
Cuttlefish

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Squid
Squid is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Squid
Squid is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Squid
Squid is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cuttlefish
Cuttlefish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 112mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cuttlefish
Cuttlefish contains less Sodium (difference - 372mg)
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 - 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.