Cuttlefish vs. Sardine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between cuttlefish and sardine
- Cuttlefish has more vitamin B2, copper, and iron, while sardine has more vitamin B12, calcium, vitamin B3, phosphorus, and selenium.
- Sardine's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 248% higher.
- Sardine contains 4 times less vitamin B2 than cuttlefish. Cuttlefish contains 0.91mg of vitamin B2, while sardine contains 0.227mg.
- The amount of cholesterol in cuttlefish is lower.
The food types used in this comparison are Mollusks, cuttlefish, mixed species, raw and Fish, sardine, Atlantic, canned in oil, drained solids with bone.
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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.
| Contains more IronIron | +106.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +215.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +32.1% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +30% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +324.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +12.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +26.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -17.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +17.6% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +253.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +300.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +60% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +788.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +331.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +28.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +11.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +198% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
16.24 g
Fats:
0.7 g
Carbs:
0.82 g
Water:
80.56 g
Other:
1.68 g
Protein:
24.62 g
Fats:
11.45 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
59.61 g
Other:
4.32 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +35.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +51.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1535.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +157.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.118 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.081 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.134 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.528 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.869 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
5.148 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -92.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +4676.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +3741.8% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 3µg | 8.94µg | 248% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.91mg | 0.227mg | 53% |
| Copper | 0.587mg | 0.186mg | 45% |
| Iron | 6.02mg | 2.92mg | 39% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.134g | 5.148g | 33% |
| Calcium | 90mg | 382mg | 29% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.216mg | 5.245mg | 25% |
| Vitamin D | 4.8µg | 24% | |
| Vitamin D | 193IU | 24% | |
| Protein | 16.24g | 24.62g | 17% |
| Fats | 0.7g | 11.45g | 17% |
| Phosphorus | 387mg | 490mg | 15% |
| Selenium | 44.8µg | 52.7µg | 14% |
| Choline | 75mg | 14% | |
| Vitamin E | 2.04mg | 14% | |
| Cholesterol | 112mg | 142mg | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 113µg | 32µg | 9% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.081g | 3.869g | 9% |
| Saturated fat | 0.118g | 1.528g | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.009mg | 0.08mg | 6% |
| Calories | 79kcal | 208kcal | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 5.3mg | 0mg | 6% |
| Zinc | 1.73mg | 1.31mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 372mg | 307mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.5mg | 0.642mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 2.6µg | 2% | |
| Folate | 16µg | 10µg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 30mg | 39mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.15mg | 0.167mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 354mg | 397mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 0.82g | 0g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0.82g | 0g | N/A |
| Manganese | 0.11mg | 0.108mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.182mg | 0.276mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.699mg | 1.079mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.707mg | 1.134mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.143mg | 2.001mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.213mg | 2.26mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.366mg | 0.729mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.582mg | 0.961mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.709mg | 1.268mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.312mg | 0.725mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.039g | 0.473g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.066g | 0.509g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.006g | 0g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
119%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
102%
94%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sardine contains less Sodium (difference - 65mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sardine is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cuttlefish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cuttlefish is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cuttlefish is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.41g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cuttlefish is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.