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Cuttlefish vs. Ling fish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between cuttlefish and ling fish

  • Cuttlefish has more vitamin B12, iron, vitamin B2, copper, and phosphorus, while ling fish has more vitamin B6, magnesium, vitamin B3, and vitamin B1.
  • Cuttlefish's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 98% higher.
  • Ling fish contains 7 times less iron than cuttlefish. Cuttlefish contains 6.02mg of iron, while ling fish contains 0.83mg.
  • The amount of cholesterol in ling fish is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Mollusks, cuttlefish, mixed species, raw and Fish, ling, 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 58% 13% 43% 31% 47% 27% 109% 23% 5% 255%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +104.5%
Contains more IronIron +625.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +316.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +73%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +52.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +189.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +170%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +37.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -53.5%
~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 0% 12% 0% 0% 32% 53% 53% 22% 81% 81% 0% 6% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +222.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +293.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +35.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +361.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1311.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +130.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +134%
~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
24% 74%
Protein: 24.35 g
Fats: 0.82 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.88 g
Other: 0.95 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +76.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +49.9%
Contains more FatsFats +17.1%
~equal in Water ~73.88g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cuttlefish Ling fish DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 3µg 0.65µg 98%
Iron 6.02mg 0.83mg 65%
Vitamin B2 0.91mg 0.231mg 52%
Copper 0.587mg 0.141mg 50%
Cholesterol 112mg 51mg 20%
Phosphorus 387mg 254mg 19%
Protein 16.24g 24.35g 16%
Vitamin B6 0.15mg 0.351mg 15%
Magnesium 30mg 81mg 12%
Vitamin B1 0.009mg 0.127mg 10%
Vitamin B3 1.216mg 2.801mg 10%
Sodium 372mg 173mg 9%
Vitamin A 113µg 35µg 9%
Zinc 1.73mg 1mg 7%
Vitamin C 5.3mg 0mg 6%
Calcium 90mg 44mg 5%
Potassium 354mg 486mg 4%
Selenium 44.8µg 46.8µg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.5mg 0.369mg 3%
Manganese 0.11mg 0.038mg 3%
Folate 16µg 8µg 2%
Calories 79kcal 111kcal 2%
Saturated fat 0.118g 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.134g 1%
Fats 0.7g 0.82g 0%
Carbs 0.82g 0g 0%
Net carbs 0.82g 0g N/A
Monounsaturated fat 0.081g 0%
Tryptophan 0.182mg 0.273mg 0%
Threonine 0.699mg 1.067mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.707mg 1.122mg 0%
Leucine 1.143mg 1.979mg 0%
Lysine 1.213mg 2.236mg 0%
Methionine 0.366mg 0.721mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.582mg 0.95mg 0%
Valine 0.709mg 1.254mg 0%
Histidine 0.312mg 0.717mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.039g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.066g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cuttlefish Ling 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
26%
Ling fish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
102%
Cuttlefish
61%
Ling fish

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ling fish
Ling fish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 61mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ling fish
Ling fish contains less Sodium (difference - 199mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ling fish
Ling fish is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.118g)
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 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.

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. Ling fish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174234/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.