Butterfish vs. Cuttlefish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between butterfish and cuttlefish
- Butterfish has more vitamin B3, vitamin B6, and vitamin B1; however, cuttlefish has more iron, copper, vitamin B2, vitamin B12, and phosphorus.
- Daily need coverage for iron for cuttlefish is 67% higher.
- Cuttlefish has 16 times less vitamin B1 than butterfish. Butterfish has 0.146mg of vitamin B1, while cuttlefish has 0.009mg.
- Butterfish is lower in cholesterol.
Food types used in this article are Fish, butterfish, 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.
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +35.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -69.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +221.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +840.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +750.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +74.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +25.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +478.9% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1522.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +374.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +73% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +130.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +242.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +374% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +63.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
22.15 g
Fats:
10.28 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
66.83 g
Other:
0.74 g
Protein:
16.24 g
Fats:
0.7 g
Carbs:
0.82 g
Water:
80.56 g
Other:
1.68 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +36.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1368.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +20.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +127% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 0.64mg | 6.02mg | 67% |
| Copper | 0.069mg | 0.587mg | 58% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.192mg | 0.91mg | 55% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.83µg | 3µg | 49% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.769mg | 1.216mg | 28% |
| Fats | 10.28g | 0.7g | 15% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.346mg | 0.15mg | 15% |
| Protein | 22.15g | 16.24g | 12% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.146mg | 0.009mg | 11% |
| Phosphorus | 308mg | 387mg | 11% |
| Sodium | 114mg | 372mg | 11% |
| Cholesterol | 83mg | 112mg | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 33µg | 113µg | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.865mg | 0.5mg | 7% |
| Zinc | 0.99mg | 1.73mg | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 5.3mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 28mg | 90mg | 6% |
| Calories | 187kcal | 79kcal | 5% |
| Selenium | 46.8µg | 44.8µg | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.019mg | 0.11mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 481mg | 354mg | 4% |
| Saturated fat | 0.118g | 1% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.134g | 1% | |
| Carbs | 0g | 0.82g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 0.82g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 32mg | 30mg | 0% |
| Folate | 17µg | 16µg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.081g | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.248mg | 0.182mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.971mg | 0.699mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.021mg | 0.707mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.801mg | 1.143mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.035mg | 1.213mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.656mg | 0.366mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.865mg | 0.582mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.141mg | 0.709mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.652mg | 0.312mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.039g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.066g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.006g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
44%
57%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
102%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cuttlefish is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Butterfish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Butterfish contains less Sodium (difference - 258mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Butterfish 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 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.