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Cuttlefish vs. Gefilte fish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between cuttlefish and gefilte fish

  • The amount of vitamin B12, vitamin B2, selenium, phosphorus, iron, copper, zinc, potassium, and calcium in cuttlefish is higher than in gefilte fish.
  • Cuttlefish covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 90% more than gefilte fish.
  • Cuttlefish contains 15 times more vitamin B2 than gefilte fish. While cuttlefish contains 0.91mg of vitamin B2, gefilte fish contains only 0.059mg.
  • The amount of cholesterol in gefilte fish is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Mollusks, cuttlefish, mixed species, raw and Fish, gefiltefish, commercial, sweet recipe.

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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 6.4% 6.9% 8% 93% 65% 22% 31% 68% 9.5% 57%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +233.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +291.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +289%
Contains more IronIron +142.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +201%
Contains more ZincZinc +111%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +430.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -29%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +50.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +326.7%

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 2.7% 9% 0% 0% 16% 14% 19% 12% 18% 105% 0% 2.3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +562.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +318.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1442.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +21.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +87.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +257.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +433.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +622.2%
~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
9% 2% 7% 80%
Protein: 9.07 g
Fats: 1.73 g
Carbs: 7.41 g
Water: 80.35 g
Other: 1.44 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +79.1%
Contains more OtherOther +16.7%
Contains more FatsFats +147.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +803.7%
~equal in Water ~80.35g

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
27% 54% 19%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.412 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.824 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.285 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -71.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +917.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +112.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cuttlefish Gefilte fish DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 3µg 0.84µg 90%
Vitamin B2 0.91mg 0.059mg 65%
Selenium 44.8µg 10.5µg 62%
Phosphorus 387mg 73mg 45%
Iron 6.02mg 2.48mg 44%
Copper 0.587mg 0.195mg 44%
Cholesterol 112mg 30mg 27%
Protein 16.24g 9.07g 14%
Vitamin A 113µg 27µg 10%
Zinc 1.73mg 0.82mg 8%
Potassium 354mg 91mg 8%
Sodium 372mg 524mg 7%
Calcium 90mg 23mg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.5mg 0.2mg 6%
Magnesium 30mg 9mg 5%
Vitamin C 5.3mg 0.8mg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.009mg 0.065mg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.15mg 0.08mg 5%
Folate 16µg 3µg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 0.081g 0.824g 2%
Carbs 0.82g 7.41g 2%
Manganese 0.11mg 0.073mg 2%
Fats 0.7g 1.73g 2%
Vitamin B3 1.216mg 1mg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.134g 0.285g 1%
Saturated fat 0.118g 0.412g 1%
Calories 79kcal 84kcal 0%
Net carbs 0.82g 7.41g N/A
Tryptophan 0.182mg 0.086mg 0%
Threonine 0.699mg 0.488mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.707mg 0.486mg 0%
Leucine 1.143mg 0.81mg 0%
Lysine 1.213mg 0.842mg 0%
Methionine 0.366mg 0.255mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.582mg 0.493mg 0%
Valine 0.709mg 0.548mg 0%
Histidine 0.312mg 0.261mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.039g 0.075g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.066g 0.045g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0.027g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cuttlefish Gefilte fish
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
15%
Gefilte fish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
102%
Cuttlefish
37%
Gefilte fish

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Gefilte fish
Gefilte fish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 82mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cuttlefish
Cuttlefish contains less Sodium (difference - 152mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cuttlefish
Cuttlefish is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.294g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cuttlefish
Cuttlefish is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cuttlefish
Cuttlefish is relatively richer in vitamins
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 ($)

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. Gefilte fish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171961/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.