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Cuttlefish vs. Butterfish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Cuttlefish and Butterfish

  • Cuttlefish has more Iron, Copper, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B12, and Phosphorus, however, Butterfish has more Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Cuttlefish is 67% higher.
  • Butterfish has 9 times less Copper than Cuttlefish. Cuttlefish has 0.587mg of Copper, while Butterfish has 0.069mg.
  • Butterfish is lower in Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Mollusks, cuttlefish, mixed species, raw and Fish, butterfish, 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 23% 8.4% 42% 24% 23% 27% 132% 15% 2.5% 255%
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%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +35.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -69.4%
~equal in Magnesium ~32mg
~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% 6.5% 0% 0% 37% 44% 108% 52% 80% 229% 0% 13% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +244%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +374%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +63.9%
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%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Folate ~17µg
~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
22% 10% 67%
Protein: 22.15 g
Fats: 10.28 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 66.83 g
Other: 0.74 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +20.5%
Contains more OtherOther +127%
Contains more ProteinProtein +36.4%
Contains more FatsFats +1368.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cuttlefish Butterfish
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 Cuttlefish Butterfish Opinion
Calories 79kcal 187kcal Butterfish
Protein 16.24g 22.15g Butterfish
Fats 0.7g 10.28g Butterfish
Vitamin C 5.3mg 0mg Cuttlefish
Net carbs 0.82g 0g Cuttlefish
Carbs 0.82g 0g Cuttlefish
Cholesterol 112mg 83mg Butterfish
Magnesium 30mg 32mg Butterfish
Calcium 90mg 28mg Cuttlefish
Potassium 354mg 481mg Butterfish
Iron 6.02mg 0.64mg Cuttlefish
Copper 0.587mg 0.069mg Cuttlefish
Zinc 1.73mg 0.99mg Cuttlefish
Phosphorus 387mg 308mg Cuttlefish
Sodium 372mg 114mg Butterfish
Vitamin A 375IU 109IU Cuttlefish
Vitamin A 113µg 33µg Cuttlefish
Manganese 0.11mg 0.019mg Cuttlefish
Selenium 44.8µg 46.8µg Butterfish
Vitamin B1 0.009mg 0.146mg Butterfish
Vitamin B2 0.91mg 0.192mg Cuttlefish
Vitamin B3 1.216mg 5.769mg Butterfish
Vitamin B5 0.5mg 0.865mg Butterfish
Vitamin B6 0.15mg 0.346mg Butterfish
Vitamin B12 3µg 1.83µg Cuttlefish
Folate 16µg 17µg Butterfish
Saturated Fat 0.118g Butterfish
Monounsaturated Fat 0.081g Cuttlefish
Polyunsaturated fat 0.134g Cuttlefish
Tryptophan 0.182mg 0.248mg Butterfish
Threonine 0.699mg 0.971mg Butterfish
Isoleucine 0.707mg 1.021mg Butterfish
Leucine 1.143mg 1.801mg Butterfish
Lysine 1.213mg 2.035mg Butterfish
Methionine 0.366mg 0.656mg Butterfish
Phenylalanine 0.582mg 0.865mg Butterfish
Valine 0.709mg 1.141mg Butterfish
Histidine 0.312mg 0.652mg Butterfish
Omega-3 - EPA 0.039g Cuttlefish
Omega-3 - DHA 0.066g Cuttlefish
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g Cuttlefish

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cuttlefish Butterfish
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
44%
Butterfish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
102%
Cuttlefish
55%
Butterfish

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. Cuttlefish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174215/nutrients
  2. Butterfish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174231/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.