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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, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 5.1% 16% 38% 48% 15% 76% 52% 5.2% 225%
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 +57.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +429.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +98.9%
Contains more IronIron +502%
Contains more CopperCopper +304.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +208.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +117.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +175%
~equal in Sodium ~372mg
~equal in Selenium ~44.8µg

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 7.3% 5.8% 0% 0% 7.8% 16% 126% 16% 19% 150% 0% 6% 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 B1Vitamin B1 +244.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +451%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +140.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +286.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1200%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +92.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +85.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +150%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
~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
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
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 FatsFats +1222.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1047.6%
Contains more OtherOther +26.8%
Contains more WaterWater +27.5%
~equal in Protein ~16.24g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 34% 48%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.544 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.887 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.122 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 +3464.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2976.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated 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
Calories 187kcal 79kcal Tuna salad
Protein 16.04g 16.24g Cuttlefish
Fats 9.26g 0.7g Tuna salad
Vitamin C 2.2mg 5.3mg Cuttlefish
Net carbs 9.41g 0.82g Tuna salad
Carbs 9.41g 0.82g Tuna salad
Cholesterol 13mg 112mg Tuna salad
Magnesium 19mg 30mg Cuttlefish
Calcium 17mg 90mg Cuttlefish
Potassium 178mg 354mg Cuttlefish
Iron 1mg 6.02mg Cuttlefish
Copper 0.145mg 0.587mg Cuttlefish
Zinc 0.56mg 1.73mg Cuttlefish
Phosphorus 178mg 387mg Cuttlefish
Sodium 402mg 372mg Cuttlefish
Vitamin A 97IU 375IU Cuttlefish
Vitamin A 24µg 113µg Cuttlefish
Manganese 0.04mg 0.11mg Cuttlefish
Selenium 41.2µg 44.8µg 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
Vitamin B12 1.2µg 3µg Cuttlefish
Folate 8µg 16µg Cuttlefish
Saturated Fat 1.544g 0.118g Cuttlefish
Monounsaturated Fat 2.887g 0.081g Tuna salad
Polyunsaturated fat 4.122g 0.134g Tuna salad
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
Omega-3 - EPA 0.014g 0.039g Cuttlefish
Omega-3 - DHA 0.055g 0.066g Cuttlefish
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g Cuttlefish

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Tuna salad 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
27%
Tuna salad
56%
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.