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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 of 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.
Cuttlefish
Cuttlefish
6
:
4
Herring
Herring
Contains more Calcium +21.6%
Contains more Iron +327%
Contains more Phosphorus +27.7%
Contains more Zinc +36.2%
Contains more Copper +397.5%
Contains more Manganese +175%
Contains more Magnesium +36.7%
Contains more Potassium +18.4%
Contains less Sodium -69.1%
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%
Herring
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 23% 53% 30% 130% 37% 15% 35% 40% 6% 256%
Contains more Calcium +21.6%
Contains more Iron +327%
Contains more Phosphorus +27.7%
Contains more Zinc +36.2%
Contains more Copper +397.5%
Contains more Manganese +175%
Contains more Magnesium +36.7%
Contains more Potassium +18.4%
Contains less Sodium -69.1%
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
4
:
8
Herring
Herring
Contains more Vitamin A +212.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +657.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +204.3%
Contains more Folate +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1144.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +239.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +48%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +132%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +338%
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%
Herring
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 8% 28% 162% 3% 28% 69% 78% 45% 81% 9% 1643% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +212.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +657.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +204.3%
Contains more Folate +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1144.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +239.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +48%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +132%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +338%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cuttlefish
Cuttlefish
3
:
2
Herring
Herring
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +25.6%
Contains more Other +37.7%
Contains more Protein +41.8%
Contains more Fats +1555.7%
Cuttlefish
16% 81% 2%
Protein: 16.24 g
Fats: 0.7 g
Carbs: 0.82 g
Water: 80.56 g
Other: 1.68 g
Herring
23% 12% 64%
Protein: 23.03 g
Fats: 11.59 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.16 g
Other: 1.22 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +25.6%
Contains more Other +37.7%
Contains more Protein +41.8%
Contains more Fats +1555.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cuttlefish
Cuttlefish
1
:
2
Herring
Herring
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5813.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1941%
Cuttlefish
35% 24% 40%
Saturated Fat: 0.118 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.081 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.134 g
Herring
26% 47% 27%
Saturated Fat: 2.615 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.79 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.735 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5813.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated 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 Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Opinion
Net carbs 0.82g 0g Cuttlefish
Protein 16.24g 23.03g Herring
Fats 0.7g 11.59g Herring
Carbs 0.82g 0g Cuttlefish
Calories 79kcal 203kcal Herring
Calcium 90mg 74mg Cuttlefish
Iron 6.02mg 1.41mg Cuttlefish
Magnesium 30mg 41mg Herring
Phosphorus 387mg 303mg Cuttlefish
Potassium 354mg 419mg Herring
Sodium 372mg 115mg Herring
Zinc 1.73mg 1.27mg Cuttlefish
Copper 0.587mg 0.118mg Cuttlefish
Manganese 0.11mg 0.04mg Cuttlefish
Selenium 44.8µg 46.8µg Herring
Vitamin A 375IU 120IU Cuttlefish
Vitamin A RAE 113µg 36µg Cuttlefish
Vitamin E 1.37mg Herring
Vitamin D 214IU Herring
Vitamin D 5.4µg Herring
Vitamin C 5.3mg 0.7mg Cuttlefish
Vitamin B1 0.009mg 0.112mg Herring
Vitamin B2 0.91mg 0.299mg Cuttlefish
Vitamin B3 1.216mg 4.124mg Herring
Vitamin B5 0.5mg 0.74mg Herring
Vitamin B6 0.15mg 0.348mg Herring
Folate 16µg 12µg Cuttlefish
Vitamin B12 3µg 13.14µg Herring
Vitamin K 0.1µg Herring
Tryptophan 0.182mg 0.258mg Herring
Threonine 0.699mg 1.01mg Herring
Isoleucine 0.707mg 1.061mg Herring
Leucine 1.143mg 1.872mg Herring
Lysine 1.213mg 2.115mg Herring
Methionine 0.366mg 0.682mg Herring
Phenylalanine 0.582mg 0.899mg Herring
Valine 0.709mg 1.187mg Herring
Histidine 0.312mg 0.678mg Herring
Cholesterol 112mg 77mg Herring
Saturated Fat 0.118g 2.615g Cuttlefish
Omega-3 - DHA 0.066g 1.105g Herring
Omega-3 - EPA 0.039g 0.909g Herring
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0.071g Herring
Monounsaturated Fat 0.081g 4.79g Herring
Polyunsaturated fat 0.134g 2.735g Herring

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cuttlefish Herring
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
179%
Herring
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
102%
Cuttlefish
62%
Herring

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Herring
Herring contains less Sodium (difference - 257mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Herring
Herring is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 35mg)
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.