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Cuttlefish vs. Herring — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between cuttlefish and herring

  • Cuttlefish has more iron, copper, vitamin B2, and phosphorus, while herring has more vitamin B12, vitamin B3, and vitamin B6.
  • Herring covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 423% more than cuttlefish.
  • Cuttlefish contains 5 times more copper than herring. While cuttlefish contains 0.587mg of copper, herring contains only 0.118mg.
  • The amount of sodium in herring is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Mollusks, cuttlefish, mixed species, raw and Fish, herring, 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.
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 29% 22% 37% 53% 39% 35% 130% 15% 5.2% 255%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +21.6%
Contains more IronIron +327%
Contains more CopperCopper +397.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +36.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +27.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +175%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +36.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +18.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -69.1%
~equal in Selenium ~46.8µg

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 2.3% 12% 27% 81% 28% 69% 77% 44% 80% 1643% 0.25% 9% 45%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +657.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +213.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +204.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1144.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +239.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +48%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +132%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +338%

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
23% 12% 64%
Protein: 23.03 g
Fats: 11.59 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.16 g
Other: 1.22 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +25.6%
Contains more OtherOther +37.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +41.8%
Contains more FatsFats +1555.7%

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
26% 47% 27%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.615 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.79 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.735 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -95.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +5813.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1941%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cuttlefish Herring DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 3µg 13.14µg 423%
Iron 6.02mg 1.41mg 58%
Copper 0.587mg 0.118mg 52%
Vitamin B2 0.91mg 0.299mg 47%
Vitamin D 5.4µg 27%
Vitamin D 214IU 27%
Vitamin B3 1.216mg 4.124mg 18%
Fats 0.7g 11.59g 17%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.134g 2.735g 17%
Vitamin B6 0.15mg 0.348mg 15%
Choline 83.3mg 15%
Protein 16.24g 23.03g 14%
Cholesterol 112mg 77mg 12%
Phosphorus 387mg 303mg 12%
Monounsaturated fat 0.081g 4.79g 12%
Saturated fat 0.118g 2.615g 11%
Sodium 372mg 115mg 11%
Vitamin B1 0.009mg 0.112mg 9%
Vitamin A 113µg 36µg 9%
Vitamin E 1.37mg 9%
Calories 79kcal 203kcal 6%
Vitamin B5 0.5mg 0.74mg 5%
Vitamin C 5.3mg 0.7mg 5%
Selenium 44.8µg 46.8µg 4%
Zinc 1.73mg 1.27mg 4%
Manganese 0.11mg 0.04mg 3%
Magnesium 30mg 41mg 3%
Potassium 354mg 419mg 2%
Calcium 90mg 74mg 2%
Folate 16µg 12µg 1%
Carbs 0.82g 0g 0%
Net carbs 0.82g 0g N/A
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.182mg 0.258mg 0%
Threonine 0.699mg 1.01mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.707mg 1.061mg 0%
Leucine 1.143mg 1.872mg 0%
Lysine 1.213mg 2.115mg 0%
Methionine 0.366mg 0.682mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.582mg 0.899mg 0%
Valine 0.709mg 1.187mg 0%
Histidine 0.312mg 0.678mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.039g 0.909g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.066g 1.105g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0.071g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cuttlefish Herring
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
163%
Herring
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
102%
Cuttlefish
62%
Herring

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Herring
Herring is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 35mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Herring
Herring contains less Sodium (difference - 257mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Herring
Herring is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cuttlefish
Cuttlefish is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cuttlefish
Cuttlefish is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.497g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cuttlefish
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 ($)

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. Herring - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175117/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.