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Cuttlefish vs. Anchovy — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Cuttlefish and Anchovy

  • Cuttlefish has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Copper, Iron, Phosphorus, Selenium, and Vitamin A, however, Anchovy has more Vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Cuttlefish is 99% higher.
  • Anchovy has 8 times less Vitamin A than Cuttlefish. Cuttlefish has 113µg of Vitamin A, while Anchovy has 15µg.
  • Anchovy is lower in Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Mollusks, cuttlefish, mixed species, raw and Fish, anchovy, european, 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 21% 27% 31% 226% 196% 47% 166% 49% 14% 244%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 29% 44% 34% 122% 70% 47% 75% 14% 9.1% 199%
Contains more IronIron +85.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +178.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +122.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +57.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +22.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +36.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +63.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -72%
~equal in Potassium ~383mg
~equal in Zinc ~1.72mg

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 18% 23% 0% 0% 2.3% 210% 23% 30% 35% 375% 0% 12% 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 0% 3% 11% 0% 14% 59% 263% 39% 33% 78% 0.25% 6.8% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +650%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +255.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +383.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +77.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +511.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1053.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +29%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.143mg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
16% 81% 2%
Protein: 16.24 g
Fats: 0.7 g
Carbs: 0.82 g
Water: 80.56 g
Other: 1.68 g
20% 5% 73%
Protein: 20.35 g
Fats: 4.84 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.37 g
Other: 1.44 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +16.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +25.3%
Contains more FatsFats +591.4%
~equal in Water ~73.37g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
35% 24% 40%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.118 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.081 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.134 g
31% 29% 40%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.282 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.182 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.637 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -90.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1359.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1121.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cuttlefish Anchovy Opinion
Calories 79kcal 131kcal Anchovy
Protein 16.24g 20.35g Anchovy
Fats 0.7g 4.84g Anchovy
Vitamin C 5.3mg 0mg Cuttlefish
Net carbs 0.82g 0g Cuttlefish
Carbs 0.82g 0g Cuttlefish
Cholesterol 112mg 60mg Anchovy
Magnesium 30mg 41mg Anchovy
Calcium 90mg 147mg Anchovy
Potassium 354mg 383mg Anchovy
Iron 6.02mg 3.25mg Cuttlefish
Copper 0.587mg 0.211mg Cuttlefish
Zinc 1.73mg 1.72mg Cuttlefish
Phosphorus 387mg 174mg Cuttlefish
Sodium 372mg 104mg Anchovy
Vitamin A 375IU 50IU Cuttlefish
Vitamin A 113µg 15µg Cuttlefish
Vitamin E 0.57mg Anchovy
Manganese 0.11mg 0.07mg Cuttlefish
Selenium 44.8µg 36.5µg Cuttlefish
Vitamin B1 0.009mg 0.055mg Anchovy
Vitamin B2 0.91mg 0.256mg Cuttlefish
Vitamin B3 1.216mg 14.024mg Anchovy
Vitamin B5 0.5mg 0.645mg Anchovy
Vitamin B6 0.15mg 0.143mg Cuttlefish
Vitamin B12 3µg 0.62µg Cuttlefish
Vitamin K 0.1µg Anchovy
Folate 16µg 9µg Cuttlefish
Saturated Fat 0.118g 1.282g Cuttlefish
Monounsaturated Fat 0.081g 1.182g Anchovy
Polyunsaturated fat 0.134g 1.637g Anchovy
Tryptophan 0.182mg 0.228mg Anchovy
Threonine 0.699mg 0.892mg Anchovy
Isoleucine 0.707mg 0.938mg Anchovy
Leucine 1.143mg 1.654mg Anchovy
Lysine 1.213mg 1.869mg Anchovy
Methionine 0.366mg 0.602mg Anchovy
Phenylalanine 0.582mg 0.794mg Anchovy
Valine 0.709mg 1.048mg Anchovy
Histidine 0.312mg 0.599mg Anchovy
Omega-3 - EPA 0.039g 0.538g Anchovy
Omega-3 - DHA 0.066g 0.911g Anchovy
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0.029g Anchovy

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cuttlefish Anchovy
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
56%
Cuttlefish
39%
Anchovy
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
102%
Cuttlefish
64%
Anchovy

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cuttlefish
Cuttlefish is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cuttlefish
Cuttlefish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.164g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cuttlefish
Cuttlefish is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Anchovy
Anchovy is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 52mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Anchovy
Anchovy contains less Sodium (difference - 268mg)
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. Cuttlefish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174215/nutrients
  2. Anchovy - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174182/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.