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Cuttlefish vs. Bluefish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Cuttlefish and Bluefish

  • Cuttlefish has more Iron, Vitamin B2, Copper, and Phosphorus, however, Bluefish has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B5.
  • Bluefish's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 134% more.
  • Cuttlefish has 10 times more Iron than Bluefish. Cuttlefish has 6.02mg of Iron, while Bluefish has 0.62mg.
  • Bluefish is lower in Sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Mollusks, cuttlefish, mixed species, raw and Fish, bluefish, cooked, dry heat.

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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 30% 2.7% 42% 23% 23% 28% 125% 10% 3.5% 255%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +900%
Contains more IronIron +871%
Contains more CopperCopper +763.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +66.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +33%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +307.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +40%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +34.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -79.3%
~equal in Selenium ~46.8µg

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 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% 28% 0% 0% 17% 22% 136% 57% 107% 778% 0% 1.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +838.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +700%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +22.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +644.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +496%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +91%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +209.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +107.3%
~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
16% 81% 2%
Protein: 16.24 g
Fats: 0.7 g
Carbs: 0.82 g
Water: 80.56 g
Other: 1.68 g
26% 5% 63% 6%
Protein: 25.69 g
Fats: 5.44 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 62.64 g
Other: 6.23 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +28.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +58.2%
Contains more FatsFats +677.1%
Contains more OtherOther +270.8%

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
24% 48% 28%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.172 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.297 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.358 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -89.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +2735.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +913.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cuttlefish Bluefish
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 Cuttlefish Bluefish Opinion
Calories 79kcal 159kcal Bluefish
Protein 16.24g 25.69g Bluefish
Fats 0.7g 5.44g Bluefish
Vitamin C 5.3mg 0mg Cuttlefish
Net carbs 0.82g 0g Cuttlefish
Carbs 0.82g 0g Cuttlefish
Cholesterol 112mg 76mg Bluefish
Magnesium 30mg 42mg Bluefish
Calcium 90mg 9mg Cuttlefish
Potassium 354mg 477mg Bluefish
Iron 6.02mg 0.62mg Cuttlefish
Copper 0.587mg 0.068mg Cuttlefish
Zinc 1.73mg 1.04mg Cuttlefish
Phosphorus 387mg 291mg Cuttlefish
Sodium 372mg 77mg Bluefish
Vitamin A 375IU 459IU Bluefish
Vitamin A 113µg 138µg Bluefish
Manganese 0.11mg 0.027mg Cuttlefish
Selenium 44.8µg 46.8µg Bluefish
Vitamin B1 0.009mg 0.067mg Bluefish
Vitamin B2 0.91mg 0.097mg Cuttlefish
Vitamin B3 1.216mg 7.247mg Bluefish
Vitamin B5 0.5mg 0.955mg Bluefish
Vitamin B6 0.15mg 0.464mg Bluefish
Vitamin B12 3µg 6.22µg Bluefish
Folate 16µg 2µg Cuttlefish
Saturated Fat 0.118g 1.172g Cuttlefish
Monounsaturated Fat 0.081g 2.297g Bluefish
Polyunsaturated fat 0.134g 1.358g Bluefish
Tryptophan 0.182mg 0.288mg Bluefish
Threonine 0.699mg 1.126mg Bluefish
Isoleucine 0.707mg 1.184mg Bluefish
Leucine 1.143mg 2.088mg Bluefish
Lysine 1.213mg 2.36mg Bluefish
Methionine 0.366mg 0.76mg Bluefish
Phenylalanine 0.582mg 1.003mg Bluefish
Valine 0.709mg 1.324mg Bluefish
Histidine 0.312mg 0.756mg Bluefish
Omega-3 - EPA 0.039g 0.323g Bluefish
Omega-3 - DHA 0.066g 0.665g Bluefish
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0.079g Bluefish

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cuttlefish Bluefish
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
88%
Bluefish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
102%
Cuttlefish
54%
Bluefish

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 - 1.054g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Bluefish
Bluefish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 36mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bluefish
Bluefish contains less Sodium (difference - 295mg)
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. Cuttlefish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174215/nutrients
  2. Bluefish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174229/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.