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Cuttlefish vs. Halibut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Cuttlefish and Halibut different?

  • Cuttlefish is higher in Vitamin B12, Iron, Vitamin B2, Copper, Phosphorus, and Zinc, however, Halibut is richer in Vitamin B6.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Cuttlefish is 85% higher.
  • Cuttlefish contains 15 times more Copper than Halibut. While Cuttlefish contains 0.587mg of Copper, Halibut contains only 0.038mg.
  • Halibut has less Sodium.

Mollusks, cuttlefish, mixed species, raw and Fish, halibut, greenland, cooked, dry heat are the varieties used in this article.

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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
7
:
3
Halibut
Halibut
Contains more Calcium +2150%
Contains more Iron +608.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +84.3%
Contains more Zinc +239.2%
Contains more Copper +1444.7%
Contains more Manganese +633.3%
Contains less Sodium -72.3%
Equal in Magnesium - 33
Equal in Potassium - 344
Equal in Selenium - 46.8
Cuttlefish
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 226% 22% 166% 32% 49% 48% 196% 15% 245%
Halibut
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 32% 24% 90% 31% 14% 14% 13% 2% 256%
Contains more Calcium +2150%
Contains more Iron +608.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +84.3%
Contains more Zinc +239.2%
Contains more Copper +1444.7%
Contains more Manganese +633.3%
Contains less Sodium -72.3%
Equal in Magnesium - 33
Equal in Potassium - 344
Equal in Selenium - 46.8

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
6
:
3
Halibut
Halibut
Contains more Vitamin A +525%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +783.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +73.6%
Contains more Folate +1500%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +212.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +711.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +58.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +223.3%
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%
Halibut
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 0% 0% 0% 19% 24% 37% 18% 112% 1% 120% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +525%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +783.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +73.6%
Contains more Folate +1500%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +212.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +711.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +58.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +223.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cuttlefish
Cuttlefish
2
:
3
Halibut
Halibut
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +30.2%
Contains more Protein +13.4%
Contains more Fats +2434.3%
Contains more Other +16.7%
Cuttlefish
16% 81% 2%
Protein: 16.24 g
Fats: 0.7 g
Carbs: 0.82 g
Water: 80.56 g
Other: 1.68 g
Halibut
18% 18% 62% 2%
Protein: 18.42 g
Fats: 17.74 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 61.88 g
Other: 1.96 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +30.2%
Contains more Protein +13.4%
Contains more Fats +2434.3%
Contains more Other +16.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cuttlefish
Cuttlefish
1
:
2
Halibut
Halibut
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +13161.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1208.2%
Cuttlefish
35% 24% 40%
Saturated Fat: 0.118 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.081 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.134 g
Halibut
20% 69% 11%
Saturated Fat: 3.102 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.742 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.753 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +13161.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1208.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cuttlefish Halibut
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 Halibut Opinion
Net carbs 0.82g 0g Cuttlefish
Protein 16.24g 18.42g Halibut
Fats 0.7g 17.74g Halibut
Carbs 0.82g 0g Cuttlefish
Calories 79kcal 239kcal Halibut
Calcium 90mg 4mg Cuttlefish
Iron 6.02mg 0.85mg Cuttlefish
Magnesium 30mg 33mg Halibut
Phosphorus 387mg 210mg Cuttlefish
Potassium 354mg 344mg Cuttlefish
Sodium 372mg 103mg Halibut
Zinc 1.73mg 0.51mg Cuttlefish
Copper 0.587mg 0.038mg Cuttlefish
Manganese 0.11mg 0.015mg Cuttlefish
Selenium 44.8µg 46.8µg Halibut
Vitamin A 375IU 60IU Cuttlefish
Vitamin A RAE 113µg 18µg Cuttlefish
Vitamin C 5.3mg 0mg Cuttlefish
Vitamin B1 0.009mg 0.073mg Halibut
Vitamin B2 0.91mg 0.103mg Cuttlefish
Vitamin B3 1.216mg 1.923mg Halibut
Vitamin B5 0.5mg 0.288mg Cuttlefish
Vitamin B6 0.15mg 0.485mg Halibut
Folate 16µg 1µg Cuttlefish
Vitamin B12 3µg 0.96µg Cuttlefish
Tryptophan 0.182mg 0.206mg Halibut
Threonine 0.699mg 0.808mg Halibut
Isoleucine 0.707mg 0.849mg Halibut
Leucine 1.143mg 1.497mg Halibut
Lysine 1.213mg 1.692mg Halibut
Methionine 0.366mg 0.545mg Halibut
Phenylalanine 0.582mg 0.719mg Halibut
Valine 0.709mg 0.949mg Halibut
Histidine 0.312mg 0.542mg Halibut
Cholesterol 112mg 59mg Halibut
Saturated Fat 0.118g 3.102g Cuttlefish
Omega-3 - DHA 0.066g 0.504g Halibut
Omega-3 - EPA 0.039g 0.674g Halibut
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0.114g Halibut
Monounsaturated Fat 0.081g 10.742g Halibut
Polyunsaturated fat 0.134g 1.753g Halibut

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cuttlefish Halibut
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
28%
Halibut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
102%
Cuttlefish
47%
Halibut

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Halibut
Halibut contains less Sodium (difference - 269mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Halibut
Halibut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 53mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cuttlefish
Cuttlefish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.984g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cuttlefish
Cuttlefish is cheaper (difference - $5)
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. Halibut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174232/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.