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Cuttlefish vs. Croaker — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between cuttlefish and croaker

  • Cuttlefish has more iron, vitamin B2, copper, vitamin B12, phosphorus, zinc, selenium, and vitamin A; however, croaker has more vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for iron for cuttlefish is 65% higher.
  • Croaker has 9 times less copper than cuttlefish. Cuttlefish has 0.587mg of copper, while croaker has 0.065mg.
  • Cuttlefish is lower in saturated fat.

Food types used in this article are Mollusks, cuttlefish, mixed species, raw and Fish, croaker, Atlantic, cooked, breaded and fried.

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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% 9.6% 30% 32% 22% 14% 93% 45% 10% 212%
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%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +40%
~equal in Potassium ~340mg
~equal in Sodium ~348mg

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% 38% 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% 7.7% 0% 0% 23% 30% 81% 44% 60% 263% 0% 26% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +391.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +600%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +42.9%
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%
~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
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
Contains more WaterWater +34.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +12.1%
Contains more FatsFats +1710%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +819.5%
~equal in Other ~1.83g

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

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cuttlefish Croaker
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 Croaker DV% diff.
Iron 6.02mg 0.86mg 65%
Vitamin B2 0.91mg 0.13mg 60%
Copper 0.587mg 0.065mg 58%
Vitamin B12 3µg 2.1µg 38%
Phosphorus 387mg 217mg 24%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.134g 2.917g 19%
Vitamin B3 1.216mg 4.3mg 19%
Fats 0.7g 12.67g 18%
Saturated fat 0.118g 3.476g 15%
Monounsaturated fat 0.081g 5.32g 13%
Zinc 1.73mg 0.52mg 11%
Selenium 44.8µg 38.8µg 11%
Vitamin A 113µg 23µg 10%
Cholesterol 112mg 84mg 9%
Vitamin B6 0.15mg 0.26mg 8%
Vitamin B1 0.009mg 0.09mg 7%
Calories 79kcal 221kcal 7%
Calcium 90mg 32mg 6%
Vitamin C 5.3mg 0mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.5mg 0.74mg 5%
Folate 16µg 34µg 5%
Protein 16.24g 18.2g 4%
Magnesium 30mg 42mg 3%
Fiber 0g 0.4g 2%
Carbs 0.82g 7.54g 2%
Manganese 0.11mg 0.08mg 1%
Sodium 372mg 348mg 1%
Net carbs 0.82g 7.14g N/A
Potassium 354mg 340mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.182mg 0.208mg 0%
Threonine 0.699mg 0.788mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.707mg 0.847mg 0%
Leucine 1.143mg 1.48mg 0%
Lysine 1.213mg 1.571mg 0%
Methionine 0.366mg 0.525mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.582mg 0.742mg 0%
Valine 0.709mg 0.947mg 0%
Histidine 0.312mg 0.525mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.039g 0.113g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.066g 0.089g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0.079g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cuttlefish Croaker
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
57%
Cuttlefish
41%
Croaker
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
102%
Cuttlefish
50%
Croaker

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. Cuttlefish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174215/nutrients
  2. Croaker - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171957/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.