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Croaker vs. Cuttlefish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Croaker and Cuttlefish

  • Croaker has more Vitamin B3, however, Cuttlefish has more Iron, Vitamin B2, Copper, Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Zinc, Selenium, and Vitamin A.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Cuttlefish is 65% higher.
  • Cuttlefish has 29 times less Saturated Fat than Croaker. Croaker has 3.476g of Saturated Fat, while Cuttlefish has 0.118g.

Food types used in this article are Fish, croaker, Atlantic, cooked, breaded and fried 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% 9.6% 30% 32% 22% 14% 93% 45% 10% 212%
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 CalciumCalcium +181.3%
Contains more IronIron +600%
Contains more CopperCopper +803.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +232.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +78.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +37.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +15.5%
~equal in Potassium ~354mg
~equal in Sodium ~372mg

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% 4.5% 0% 0% 23% 30% 81% 44% 60% 263% 0% 26% 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 +900%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +253.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +48%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +73.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +112.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +400%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +600%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +42.9%
~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
18% 13% 8% 60% 2%
Protein: 18.2 g
Fats: 12.67 g
Carbs: 7.54 g
Water: 59.76 g
Other: 1.83 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 +12.1%
Contains more FatsFats +1710%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +819.5%
Contains more WaterWater +34.8%
~equal in Other ~1.68g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
30% 45% 25%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.476 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.32 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.917 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 +6467.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2076.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -96.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Croaker 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 Croaker Cuttlefish Opinion
Calories 221kcal 79kcal Croaker
Protein 18.2g 16.24g Croaker
Fats 12.67g 0.7g Croaker
Vitamin C 0mg 5.3mg Cuttlefish
Net carbs 7.14g 0.82g Croaker
Carbs 7.54g 0.82g Croaker
Cholesterol 84mg 112mg Croaker
Magnesium 42mg 30mg Croaker
Calcium 32mg 90mg Cuttlefish
Potassium 340mg 354mg Cuttlefish
Iron 0.86mg 6.02mg Cuttlefish
Fiber 0.4g 0g Croaker
Copper 0.065mg 0.587mg Cuttlefish
Zinc 0.52mg 1.73mg Cuttlefish
Phosphorus 217mg 387mg Cuttlefish
Sodium 348mg 372mg Croaker
Vitamin A 75IU 375IU Cuttlefish
Vitamin A 23µg 113µg Cuttlefish
Manganese 0.08mg 0.11mg Cuttlefish
Selenium 38.8µg 44.8µg Cuttlefish
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.009mg Croaker
Vitamin B2 0.13mg 0.91mg Cuttlefish
Vitamin B3 4.3mg 1.216mg Croaker
Vitamin B5 0.74mg 0.5mg Croaker
Vitamin B6 0.26mg 0.15mg Croaker
Vitamin B12 2.1µg 3µg Cuttlefish
Folate 34µg 16µg Croaker
Saturated Fat 3.476g 0.118g Cuttlefish
Monounsaturated Fat 5.32g 0.081g Croaker
Polyunsaturated fat 2.917g 0.134g Croaker
Tryptophan 0.208mg 0.182mg Croaker
Threonine 0.788mg 0.699mg Croaker
Isoleucine 0.847mg 0.707mg Croaker
Leucine 1.48mg 1.143mg Croaker
Lysine 1.571mg 1.213mg Croaker
Methionine 0.525mg 0.366mg Croaker
Phenylalanine 0.742mg 0.582mg Croaker
Valine 0.947mg 0.709mg Croaker
Histidine 0.525mg 0.312mg Croaker
Omega-3 - EPA 0.113g 0.039g Croaker
Omega-3 - DHA 0.089g 0.066g Croaker
Omega-3 - DPA 0.079g 0.006g Croaker

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Croaker 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
41%
Croaker
56%
Cuttlefish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
Croaker
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 - 3.358g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Croaker
Croaker is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 28mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Croaker
Croaker contains less Sodium (difference - 24mg)
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. Croaker - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171957/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.