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Cuttlefish vs. Mackerel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Cuttlefish and Mackerel

  • Cuttlefish has more Iron, Copper, Vitamin B2, and Phosphorus, however, Mackerel is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, and Magnesium.
  • Mackerel covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 667% more than Cuttlefish.
  • Mackerel has 6 times less Copper than Cuttlefish. Cuttlefish has 0.587mg of Copper, while Mackerel has 0.094mg.
  • Mackerel contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Mollusks, cuttlefish, mixed species, raw and Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, 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.
Cuttlefish
Cuttlefish
6
:
4
Mackerel
Mackerel
Contains more Calcium +500%
Contains more Iron +283.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +39.2%
Contains more Zinc +84%
Contains more Copper +524.5%
Contains more Manganese +450%
Contains more Magnesium +223.3%
Contains more Potassium +13.3%
Contains less Sodium -77.7%
Contains more Selenium +15.2%
Cuttlefish
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 226% 22% 166% 32% 49% 48% 196% 15% 245%
Mackerel
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 59% 70% 120% 36% 11% 26% 32% 3% 282%
Contains more Calcium +500%
Contains more Iron +283.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +39.2%
Contains more Zinc +84%
Contains more Copper +524.5%
Contains more Manganese +450%
Contains more Magnesium +223.3%
Contains more Potassium +13.3%
Contains less Sodium -77.7%
Contains more Selenium +15.2%

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
4
:
5
Mackerel
Mackerel
Contains more Vitamin A +108.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +1225%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +120.9%
Contains more Folate +700%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1666.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +463.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +98%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +206.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +533.3%
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%
Mackerel
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 11% 0% 0% 2% 40% 96% 129% 60% 107% 2% 2375% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +108.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +1225%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +120.9%
Contains more Folate +700%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1666.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +463.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +98%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +206.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +533.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cuttlefish
Cuttlefish
2
:
3
Mackerel
Mackerel
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +51.2%
Contains more Protein +46.9%
Contains more Fats +2444.3%
Contains more Other +201.8%
Cuttlefish
16% 81% 2%
Protein: 16.24 g
Fats: 0.7 g
Carbs: 0.82 g
Water: 80.56 g
Other: 1.68 g
Mackerel
24% 18% 53% 5%
Protein: 23.85 g
Fats: 17.81 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.27 g
Other: 5.07 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +51.2%
Contains more Protein +46.9%
Contains more Fats +2444.3%
Contains more Other +201.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cuttlefish
Cuttlefish
1
:
2
Mackerel
Mackerel
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +8549.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3109%
Cuttlefish
35% 24% 40%
Saturated Fat: 0.118 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.081 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.134 g
Mackerel
27% 45% 28%
Saturated Fat: 4.176 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.3 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +8549.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3109%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cuttlefish Mackerel Opinion
Net carbs 0.82g 0g Cuttlefish
Protein 16.24g 23.85g Mackerel
Fats 0.7g 17.81g Mackerel
Carbs 0.82g 0g Cuttlefish
Calories 79kcal 262kcal Mackerel
Calcium 90mg 15mg Cuttlefish
Iron 6.02mg 1.57mg Cuttlefish
Magnesium 30mg 97mg Mackerel
Phosphorus 387mg 278mg Cuttlefish
Potassium 354mg 401mg Mackerel
Sodium 372mg 83mg Mackerel
Zinc 1.73mg 0.94mg Cuttlefish
Copper 0.587mg 0.094mg Cuttlefish
Manganese 0.11mg 0.02mg Cuttlefish
Selenium 44.8µg 51.6µg Mackerel
Vitamin A 375IU 180IU Cuttlefish
Vitamin A RAE 113µg 54µg Cuttlefish
Vitamin C 5.3mg 0.4mg Cuttlefish
Vitamin B1 0.009mg 0.159mg Mackerel
Vitamin B2 0.91mg 0.412mg Cuttlefish
Vitamin B3 1.216mg 6.85mg Mackerel
Vitamin B5 0.5mg 0.99mg Mackerel
Vitamin B6 0.15mg 0.46mg Mackerel
Folate 16µg 2µg Cuttlefish
Vitamin B12 3µg 19µg Mackerel
Tryptophan 0.182mg 0.267mg Mackerel
Threonine 0.699mg 1.045mg Mackerel
Isoleucine 0.707mg 1.099mg Mackerel
Leucine 1.143mg 1.938mg Mackerel
Lysine 1.213mg 2.19mg Mackerel
Methionine 0.366mg 0.706mg Mackerel
Phenylalanine 0.582mg 0.931mg Mackerel
Valine 0.709mg 1.228mg Mackerel
Histidine 0.312mg 0.702mg Mackerel
Cholesterol 112mg 75mg Mackerel
Saturated Fat 0.118g 4.176g Cuttlefish
Omega-3 - DHA 0.066g 0.699g Mackerel
Omega-3 - EPA 0.039g 0.504g Mackerel
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0.106g Mackerel
Monounsaturated Fat 0.081g 7.006g Mackerel
Polyunsaturated fat 0.134g 4.3g Mackerel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cuttlefish Mackerel
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
235%
Mackerel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
102%
Cuttlefish
64%
Mackerel

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Mackerel
Mackerel contains less Sodium (difference - 289mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 37mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cuttlefish
Cuttlefish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.058g)
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 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 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. Mackerel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175120/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.