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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 23% 8.4% 42% 24% 23% 27% 132% 15% 2.5% 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 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%
~equal in Magnesium ~30mg
~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% 11% 0% 0% 37% 44% 108% 52% 80% 229% 0% 13% 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% 38% 0% 0% 2.3% 210% 23% 30% 35% 375% 0% 12% 0%
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%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Folate ~16µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
22% 10% 67%
Protein: 22.15 g
Fats: 10.28 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 66.83 g
Other: 0.74 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 +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.
Butterfish Cuttlefish
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat 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 Butterfish Cuttlefish DV% diff.
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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is better in case of low diet
Butterfish 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
44%
Butterfish
57%
Cuttlefish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Butterfish
102%
Cuttlefish

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Cuttlefish
Cuttlefish is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Butterfish
Butterfish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Butterfish
Butterfish contains less Sodium (difference - 258mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Butterfish
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.

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. Butterfish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174231/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.