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Bluefish vs. Cuttlefish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Bluefish and Cuttlefish

  • Bluefish has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B5, however, Cuttlefish has more Iron, Vitamin B2, Copper, and Phosphorus.
  • Bluefish's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 134% more.
  • Bluefish has 6 times more Vitamin B3 than Cuttlefish. Bluefish has 7.247mg of Vitamin B3, while Cuttlefish has 1.216mg.
  • Bluefish is lower in Cholesterol.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Fish, bluefish, cooked, dry 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 30% 2.7% 42% 23% 23% 28% 125% 10% 3.5% 255%
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 +40%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +34.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -79.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +900%
Contains more IronIron +871%
Contains more CopperCopper +763.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +66.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +33%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +307.4%
~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 0% 28% 0% 0% 17% 22% 136% 57% 107% 778% 0% 1.5% 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 AVitamin A +22.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +644.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +496%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +91%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +209.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +107.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +838.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +700%
~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
26% 5% 63% 6%
Protein: 25.69 g
Fats: 5.44 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 62.64 g
Other: 6.23 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 +58.2%
Contains more FatsFats +677.1%
Contains more OtherOther +270.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +28.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
24% 48% 28%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.172 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.297 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.358 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 +2735.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +913.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -89.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bluefish Cuttlefish Opinion
Calories 159kcal 79kcal Bluefish
Protein 25.69g 16.24g Bluefish
Fats 5.44g 0.7g Bluefish
Vitamin C 0mg 5.3mg Cuttlefish
Net carbs 0g 0.82g Cuttlefish
Carbs 0g 0.82g Cuttlefish
Cholesterol 76mg 112mg Bluefish
Magnesium 42mg 30mg Bluefish
Calcium 9mg 90mg Cuttlefish
Potassium 477mg 354mg Bluefish
Iron 0.62mg 6.02mg Cuttlefish
Copper 0.068mg 0.587mg Cuttlefish
Zinc 1.04mg 1.73mg Cuttlefish
Phosphorus 291mg 387mg Cuttlefish
Sodium 77mg 372mg Bluefish
Vitamin A 459IU 375IU Bluefish
Vitamin A 138µg 113µg Bluefish
Manganese 0.027mg 0.11mg Cuttlefish
Selenium 46.8µg 44.8µg Bluefish
Vitamin B1 0.067mg 0.009mg Bluefish
Vitamin B2 0.097mg 0.91mg Cuttlefish
Vitamin B3 7.247mg 1.216mg Bluefish
Vitamin B5 0.955mg 0.5mg Bluefish
Vitamin B6 0.464mg 0.15mg Bluefish
Vitamin B12 6.22µg 3µg Bluefish
Folate 2µg 16µg Cuttlefish
Saturated Fat 1.172g 0.118g Cuttlefish
Monounsaturated Fat 2.297g 0.081g Bluefish
Polyunsaturated fat 1.358g 0.134g Bluefish
Tryptophan 0.288mg 0.182mg Bluefish
Threonine 1.126mg 0.699mg Bluefish
Isoleucine 1.184mg 0.707mg Bluefish
Leucine 2.088mg 1.143mg Bluefish
Lysine 2.36mg 1.213mg Bluefish
Methionine 0.76mg 0.366mg Bluefish
Phenylalanine 1.003mg 0.582mg Bluefish
Valine 1.324mg 0.709mg Bluefish
Histidine 0.756mg 0.312mg Bluefish
Omega-3 - EPA 0.323g 0.039g Bluefish
Omega-3 - DHA 0.665g 0.066g Bluefish
Omega-3 - DPA 0.079g 0.006g Bluefish

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Bluefish Cuttlefish
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
88%
Bluefish
56%
Cuttlefish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Bluefish
102%
Cuttlefish

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Cuttlefish
Cuttlefish is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cuttlefish
Cuttlefish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.054g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bluefish
Bluefish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 36mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bluefish
Bluefish contains less Sodium (difference - 295mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Bluefish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174229/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.