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Cuttlefish vs. Alaska pollock — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Cuttlefish and Alaska pollock

  • Cuttlefish has more Iron, Copper, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Vitamin A RAE, and Zinc, however, Alaska pollock is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, and Magnesium.
  • Cuttlefish covers your daily Iron needs 68% more than Alaska pollock.
  • Alaska pollock has 10 times less Copper than Cuttlefish. Cuttlefish has 0.587mg of Copper, while Alaska pollock has 0.06mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Mollusks, cuttlefish, mixed species, raw and Fish, pollock, Alaska, cooked, dry heat (may have been previously frozen).

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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.
Cuttlefish
Cuttlefish
8
:
2
Alaska pollock
Alaska pollock
Contains more Calcium +25%
Contains more Iron +975%
Contains more Phosphorus +44.9%
Contains less Sodium -11.2%
Contains more Zinc +203.5%
Contains more Copper +878.3%
Contains more Manganese +511.1%
Contains more Magnesium +170%
Contains more Potassium +21.5%
Equal in Selenium - 44.1
Cuttlefish
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 226% 22% 166% 32% 49% 48% 196% 15% 245%
Alaska pollock
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 22% 58% 115% 38% 55% 16% 20% 3% 241%
Contains more Calcium +25%
Contains more Iron +975%
Contains more Phosphorus +44.9%
Contains less Sodium -11.2%
Contains more Zinc +203.5%
Contains more Copper +878.3%
Contains more Manganese +511.1%
Contains more Magnesium +170%
Contains more Potassium +21.5%
Equal in Selenium - 44.1

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.
Cuttlefish
Cuttlefish
5
:
7
Alaska pollock
Alaska pollock
Contains more Vitamin A +635.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +308.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +15.7%
Contains more Folate +433.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +500%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +224.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +119.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +22%
Cuttlefish
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 23% 0% 0% 18% 3% 210% 23% 30% 35% 12% 375% 0%
Alaska pollock
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 6% 39% 0% 14% 52% 75% 26% 76% 3% 458% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +635.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +308.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +15.7%
Contains more Folate +433.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +500%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +224.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +119.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +22%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cuttlefish
Cuttlefish
2
:
3
Alaska pollock
Alaska pollock
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +44.6%
Contains more Fats +68.6%
Equal in Water - 73.65
Equal in Other - 1.69
Cuttlefish
16% 81% 2%
Protein: 16.24 g
Fats: 0.7 g
Carbs: 0.82 g
Water: 80.56 g
Other: 1.68 g
Alaska pollock
23% 74% 2%
Protein: 23.48 g
Fats: 1.18 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.65 g
Other: 1.69 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +44.6%
Contains more Fats +68.6%
Equal in Water - 73.65
Equal in Other - 1.69

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cuttlefish
Cuttlefish
1
:
2
Alaska pollock
Alaska pollock
Contains less Saturated Fat -25.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +65.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +335.1%
Cuttlefish
35% 24% 40%
Saturated Fat: 0.118 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.081 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.134 g
Alaska pollock
18% 15% 67%
Saturated Fat: 0.159 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.583 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -25.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +65.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +335.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cuttlefish Alaska pollock Opinion
Net carbs 0.82g 0g Cuttlefish
Protein 16.24g 23.48g Alaska pollock
Fats 0.7g 1.18g Alaska pollock
Carbs 0.82g 0g Cuttlefish
Calories 79kcal 111kcal Alaska pollock
Calcium 90mg 72mg Cuttlefish
Iron 6.02mg 0.56mg Cuttlefish
Magnesium 30mg 81mg Alaska pollock
Phosphorus 387mg 267mg Cuttlefish
Potassium 354mg 430mg Alaska pollock
Sodium 372mg 419mg Cuttlefish
Zinc 1.73mg 0.57mg Cuttlefish
Copper 0.587mg 0.06mg Cuttlefish
Manganese 0.11mg 0.018mg Cuttlefish
Selenium 44.8µg 44.1µg Cuttlefish
Vitamin A 375IU 51IU Cuttlefish
Vitamin A RAE 113µg 17µg Cuttlefish
Vitamin E 0.28mg Alaska pollock
Vitamin D 51IU Alaska pollock
Vitamin D 1.3µg Alaska pollock
Vitamin C 5.3mg 0mg Cuttlefish
Vitamin B1 0.009mg 0.054mg Alaska pollock
Vitamin B2 0.91mg 0.223mg Cuttlefish
Vitamin B3 1.216mg 3.949mg Alaska pollock
Vitamin B5 0.5mg 0.432mg Cuttlefish
Vitamin B6 0.15mg 0.329mg Alaska pollock
Folate 16µg 3µg Cuttlefish
Vitamin B12 3µg 3.66µg Alaska pollock
Vitamin K 0.1µg Alaska pollock
Tryptophan 0.182mg 0.263mg Alaska pollock
Threonine 0.699mg 1.029mg Alaska pollock
Isoleucine 0.707mg 1.082mg Alaska pollock
Leucine 1.143mg 1.908mg Alaska pollock
Lysine 1.213mg 2.157mg Alaska pollock
Methionine 0.366mg 0.696mg Alaska pollock
Phenylalanine 0.582mg 0.917mg Alaska pollock
Valine 0.709mg 1.21mg Alaska pollock
Histidine 0.312mg 0.691mg Alaska pollock
Cholesterol 112mg 86mg Alaska pollock
Saturated Fat 0.118g 0.159g Cuttlefish
Omega-3 - DHA 0.066g 0.423g Alaska pollock
Omega-3 - EPA 0.039g 0.086g Alaska pollock
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0.027g Alaska pollock
Monounsaturated Fat 0.081g 0.134g Alaska pollock
Polyunsaturated fat 0.134g 0.583g Alaska pollock

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cuttlefish Alaska pollock
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
61%
Cuttlefish
62%
Alaska pollock
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
102%
Cuttlefish
59%
Alaska pollock

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cuttlefish
Cuttlefish is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cuttlefish
Cuttlefish contains less Sodium (difference - 47mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cuttlefish
Cuttlefish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.041g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cuttlefish
Cuttlefish is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cuttlefish
Cuttlefish is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Alaska pollock
Alaska pollock is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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. Cuttlefish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174215/nutrients
  2. Alaska pollock - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173681/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.