Cuttlefish vs. Flatfish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between cuttlefish and flatfish
- Flatfish has less iron, vitamin B12, vitamin B2, copper, selenium, zinc, phosphorus, vitamin A, and calcium.
- Cuttlefish's daily need coverage for iron is 72% more.
- Cuttlefish has 36 times more vitamin B2 than flatfish. Cuttlefish has 0.91mg of vitamin B2, while flatfish has 0.025mg.
- Flatfish is lower in cholesterol.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Mollusks, cuttlefish, mixed species, raw and Fish, flatfish (flounder and sole species), 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +36.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +260% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +79.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +2517.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +2452.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +343.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +25.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +547.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +37.4% |
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 | +841.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +3540% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +120.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +30.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +129% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +166.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +188.9% |
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:
15.24 g
Fats:
2.37 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
81.11 g
Other:
1.28 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +31.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +238.6% |
~equal in
Protein
~15.24g
~equal in
Water
~81.11g
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
0.542 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.657 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.459 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -78.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +711.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +242.5% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 6.02mg | 0.23mg | 72% |
| Vitamin B12 | 3µg | 1.31µg | 70% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.91mg | 0.025mg | 68% |
| Copper | 0.587mg | 0.023mg | 63% |
| Selenium | 44.8µg | 32.6µg | 22% |
| Cholesterol | 112mg | 56mg | 19% |
| Vitamin D | 3.5µg | 18% | |
| Vitamin D | 139IU | 17% | |
| Choline | 79.9mg | 15% | |
| Zinc | 1.73mg | 0.39mg | 12% |
| Phosphorus | 387mg | 309mg | 11% |
| Vitamin A | 113µg | 12µg | 11% |
| Calcium | 90mg | 25mg | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 5.3mg | 0mg | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 0.77mg | 5% | |
| Potassium | 354mg | 197mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.5mg | 0.227mg | 5% |
| Manganese | 0.11mg | 0.017mg | 4% |
| Folate | 16µg | 6µg | 3% |
| Fats | 0.7g | 2.37g | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.15mg | 0.115mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.134g | 0.459g | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.118g | 0.542g | 2% |
| Magnesium | 30mg | 22mg | 2% |
| Protein | 16.24g | 15.24g | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.009mg | 0.026mg | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.081g | 0.657g | 1% |
| Calories | 79kcal | 86kcal | 0% |
| Carbs | 0.82g | 0g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0.82g | 0g | N/A |
| Sodium | 372mg | 363mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.216mg | 1.278mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.014g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.182mg | 0.197mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.699mg | 0.719mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.707mg | 0.754mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.143mg | 1.335mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.213mg | 1.561mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.366mg | 0.56mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.582mg | 0.624mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.709mg | 0.8mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.312mg | 0.374mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.039g | 0.168g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.066g | 0.132g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.006g | 0.034g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.006g | N/A |
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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%
28%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
102%
43%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Flatfish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 56mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Flatfish contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
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 - 0.424g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cuttlefish is relatively richer in minerals
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.