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Tuna salad vs. Cuttlefish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Tuna salad and Cuttlefish

  • Tuna salad has more Vitamin B3, while Cuttlefish has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Iron, Copper, Phosphorus, Zinc, Vitamin A RAE, and Calcium.
  • Cuttlefish's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 75% higher.
  • Cuttlefish contains 6 times less Vitamin B3 than Tuna salad. Tuna salad contains 6.7mg of Vitamin B3, while Cuttlefish contains 1.216mg.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Tuna salad is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Fish, tuna salad 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.
Tuna salad
Tuna salad
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10
Cuttlefish
Cuttlefish
Contains more Calcium +429.4%
Contains more Iron +502%
Contains more Magnesium +57.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +117.4%
Contains more Potassium +98.9%
Contains more Zinc +208.9%
Contains more Copper +304.8%
Contains more Manganese +175%
Equal in Sodium - 372
Equal in Selenium - 44.8
Tuna salad
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 38% 14% 77% 16% 53% 16% 49% 6% 225%
Cuttlefish
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 226% 22% 166% 32% 49% 48% 196% 15% 245%
Contains more Calcium +429.4%
Contains more Iron +502%
Contains more Magnesium +57.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +117.4%
Contains more Potassium +98.9%
Contains more Zinc +208.9%
Contains more Copper +304.8%
Contains more Manganese +175%
Equal in Sodium - 372
Equal in Selenium - 44.8

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.
Tuna salad
Tuna salad
2
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7
Cuttlefish
Cuttlefish
Contains more Vitamin B1 +244.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +451%
Contains more Vitamin A +286.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +140.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1200%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +92.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +85.2%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +150%
Tuna salad
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 6% 0% 0% 8% 8% 17% 126% 16% 19% 6% 150% 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 B1 +244.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +451%
Contains more Vitamin A +286.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +140.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1200%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +92.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +85.2%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +150%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tuna salad
Tuna salad
3
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2
Cuttlefish
Cuttlefish
Contains more Fats +1222.9%
Contains more Carbs +1047.6%
Contains more Other +26.8%
Contains more Water +27.5%
Equal in Protein - 16.24
Tuna salad
16% 9% 9% 63% 2%
Protein: 16.04 g
Fats: 9.26 g
Carbs: 9.41 g
Water: 63.16 g
Other: 2.13 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 Fats +1222.9%
Contains more Carbs +1047.6%
Contains more Other +26.8%
Contains more Water +27.5%
Equal in Protein - 16.24

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tuna salad
Tuna salad
2
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1
Cuttlefish
Cuttlefish
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3464.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2976.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.4%
Tuna salad
18% 34% 48%
Saturated Fat: 1.544 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.887 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.122 g
Cuttlefish
35% 24% 40%
Saturated Fat: 0.118 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.081 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.134 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3464.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2976.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tuna salad Cuttlefish Opinion
Net carbs 9.41g 0.82g Tuna salad
Protein 16.04g 16.24g Cuttlefish
Fats 9.26g 0.7g Tuna salad
Carbs 9.41g 0.82g Tuna salad
Calories 187kcal 79kcal Tuna salad
Calcium 17mg 90mg Cuttlefish
Iron 1mg 6.02mg Cuttlefish
Magnesium 19mg 30mg Cuttlefish
Phosphorus 178mg 387mg Cuttlefish
Potassium 178mg 354mg Cuttlefish
Sodium 402mg 372mg Cuttlefish
Zinc 0.56mg 1.73mg Cuttlefish
Copper 0.145mg 0.587mg Cuttlefish
Manganese 0.04mg 0.11mg Cuttlefish
Selenium 41.2µg 44.8µg Cuttlefish
Vitamin A 97IU 375IU Cuttlefish
Vitamin A RAE 24µg 113µg Cuttlefish
Vitamin C 2.2mg 5.3mg Cuttlefish
Vitamin B1 0.031mg 0.009mg Tuna salad
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.91mg Cuttlefish
Vitamin B3 6.7mg 1.216mg Tuna salad
Vitamin B5 0.26mg 0.5mg Cuttlefish
Vitamin B6 0.081mg 0.15mg Cuttlefish
Folate 8µg 16µg Cuttlefish
Vitamin B12 1.2µg 3µg Cuttlefish
Tryptophan 0.18mg 0.182mg Cuttlefish
Threonine 0.701mg 0.699mg Tuna salad
Isoleucine 0.739mg 0.707mg Tuna salad
Leucine 1.293mg 1.143mg Tuna salad
Lysine 1.457mg 1.213mg Tuna salad
Methionine 0.47mg 0.366mg Tuna salad
Phenylalanine 0.626mg 0.582mg Tuna salad
Valine 0.824mg 0.709mg Tuna salad
Histidine 0.467mg 0.312mg Tuna salad
Cholesterol 13mg 112mg Tuna salad
Saturated Fat 1.544g 0.118g Cuttlefish
Omega-3 - DHA 0.055g 0.066g Cuttlefish
Omega-3 - EPA 0.014g 0.039g Cuttlefish
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g Cuttlefish
Monounsaturated Fat 2.887g 0.081g Tuna salad
Polyunsaturated fat 4.122g 0.134g Tuna salad

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Tuna salad 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
29%
Tuna salad
61%
Cuttlefish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Tuna salad
102%
Cuttlefish

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 99mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cuttlefish
Cuttlefish contains less Sodium (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cuttlefish
Cuttlefish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.426g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cuttlefish
Cuttlefish is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cuttlefish
Cuttlefish is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Tuna salad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175160/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.