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Cuttlefish vs. Mahimahi — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Cuttlefish and Mahimahi?

  • Cuttlefish is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Copper, Iron, Phosphorus, and Zinc, yet Mahimahi is higher in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B5.
  • Cuttlefish's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 96% more.
  • Cuttlefish has 11 times more Copper than Mahimahi. While Cuttlefish has 0.587mg of Copper, Mahimahi has only 0.053mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Mahimahi is lower.

We used Mollusks, cuttlefish, mixed species, raw and Fish, mahimahi, cooked, dry heat types 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.
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 27% 5.7% 47% 54% 18% 16% 78% 15% 2.5% 255%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +373.7%
Contains more IronIron +315.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +1007.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +193.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +111.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +478.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +26.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +50.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -69.6%
~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% 23% 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% 5.8% 20% 139% 52% 107% 86% 0% 4.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +80.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +970.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +334.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +155.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +510.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +73%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +208%
~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% 71% 4%
Protein: 23.72 g
Fats: 0.9 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 71.22 g
Other: 4.16 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +13.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +46.1%
Contains more FatsFats +28.6%
Contains more OtherOther +147.6%

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
40% 26% 35%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.241 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.155 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.211 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -51%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +91.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +57.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cuttlefish Mahimahi
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 Mahimahi Opinion
Calories 79kcal 109kcal Mahimahi
Protein 16.24g 23.72g Mahimahi
Fats 0.7g 0.9g Mahimahi
Vitamin C 5.3mg 0mg Cuttlefish
Net carbs 0.82g 0g Cuttlefish
Carbs 0.82g 0g Cuttlefish
Cholesterol 112mg 94mg Mahimahi
Magnesium 30mg 38mg Mahimahi
Calcium 90mg 19mg Cuttlefish
Potassium 354mg 533mg Mahimahi
Iron 6.02mg 1.45mg Cuttlefish
Copper 0.587mg 0.053mg Cuttlefish
Zinc 1.73mg 0.59mg Cuttlefish
Phosphorus 387mg 183mg Cuttlefish
Sodium 372mg 113mg Mahimahi
Vitamin A 375IU 208IU Cuttlefish
Vitamin A 113µg 62µg Cuttlefish
Manganese 0.11mg 0.019mg Cuttlefish
Selenium 44.8µg 46.8µg Mahimahi
Vitamin B1 0.009mg 0.023mg Mahimahi
Vitamin B2 0.91mg 0.085mg Cuttlefish
Vitamin B3 1.216mg 7.429mg Mahimahi
Vitamin B5 0.5mg 0.865mg Mahimahi
Vitamin B6 0.15mg 0.462mg Mahimahi
Vitamin B12 3µg 0.69µg Cuttlefish
Folate 16µg 6µg Cuttlefish
Saturated Fat 0.118g 0.241g Cuttlefish
Monounsaturated Fat 0.081g 0.155g Mahimahi
Polyunsaturated fat 0.134g 0.211g Mahimahi
Tryptophan 0.182mg 0.266mg Mahimahi
Threonine 0.699mg 1.04mg Mahimahi
Isoleucine 0.707mg 1.093mg Mahimahi
Leucine 1.143mg 1.928mg Mahimahi
Lysine 1.213mg 2.178mg Mahimahi
Methionine 0.366mg 0.702mg Mahimahi
Phenylalanine 0.582mg 0.926mg Mahimahi
Valine 0.709mg 1.222mg Mahimahi
Histidine 0.312mg 0.698mg Mahimahi
Omega-3 - EPA 0.039g 0.026g Cuttlefish
Omega-3 - DHA 0.066g 0.113g Mahimahi
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0.012g Mahimahi

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cuttlefish Mahimahi
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
56%
Cuttlefish
33%
Mahimahi
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
102%
Cuttlefish
52%
Mahimahi

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mahimahi
Mahimahi is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mahimahi
Mahimahi contains less Sodium (difference - 259mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cuttlefish
Cuttlefish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.123g)
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. Mahimahi - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171992/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.