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Cuttlefish vs. Milkfish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Cuttlefish and Milkfish

  • Cuttlefish has more Iron, Vitamin B2, Copper, Selenium, and Phosphorus, however, Milkfish is higher in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B12.
  • Cuttlefish covers your daily Iron needs 70% more than Milkfish.
  • Milkfish contains 13 times less Copper than Cuttlefish. Cuttlefish contains 0.587mg of Copper, while Milkfish contains 0.044mg.
  • Milkfish has less Sodium.

Food varieties used in this article are Mollusks, cuttlefish, mixed species, raw and Fish, milkfish, 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 27% 20% 33% 15% 15% 29% 89% 12% 3.4% 88%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +38.5%
Contains more IronIron +1368.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +1234.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +64.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +86.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +323.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +176.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +26.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -75.3%
~equal in Potassium ~374mg

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% 6.5% 0% 0% 4% 16% 155% 52% 113% 409% 0% 14% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +244%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1218.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +77.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +578.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +73%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +225.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +12.5%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~3.27µg
~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
26% 9% 63% 2%
Protein: 26.32 g
Fats: 8.63 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 62.63 g
Other: 2.42 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +28.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +62.1%
Contains more FatsFats +1132.9%
Contains more OtherOther +44%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cuttlefish Milkfish
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 Milkfish Opinion
Calories 79kcal 190kcal Milkfish
Protein 16.24g 26.32g Milkfish
Fats 0.7g 8.63g Milkfish
Vitamin C 5.3mg 0mg Cuttlefish
Net carbs 0.82g 0g Cuttlefish
Carbs 0.82g 0g Cuttlefish
Cholesterol 112mg 67mg Milkfish
Magnesium 30mg 38mg Milkfish
Calcium 90mg 65mg Cuttlefish
Potassium 354mg 374mg Milkfish
Iron 6.02mg 0.41mg Cuttlefish
Copper 0.587mg 0.044mg Cuttlefish
Zinc 1.73mg 1.05mg Cuttlefish
Phosphorus 387mg 208mg Cuttlefish
Sodium 372mg 92mg Milkfish
Vitamin A 375IU 109IU Cuttlefish
Vitamin A 113µg 33µg Cuttlefish
Manganese 0.11mg 0.026mg Cuttlefish
Selenium 44.8µg 16.2µg Cuttlefish
Vitamin B1 0.009mg 0.016mg Milkfish
Vitamin B2 0.91mg 0.069mg Cuttlefish
Vitamin B3 1.216mg 8.256mg Milkfish
Vitamin B5 0.5mg 0.865mg Milkfish
Vitamin B6 0.15mg 0.488mg Milkfish
Vitamin B12 3µg 3.27µg Milkfish
Folate 16µg 18µg Milkfish
Saturated Fat 0.118g Milkfish
Monounsaturated Fat 0.081g Cuttlefish
Polyunsaturated fat 0.134g Cuttlefish
Tryptophan 0.182mg 0.295mg Milkfish
Threonine 0.699mg 1.154mg Milkfish
Isoleucine 0.707mg 1.213mg Milkfish
Leucine 1.143mg 2.139mg Milkfish
Lysine 1.213mg 2.417mg Milkfish
Methionine 0.366mg 0.779mg Milkfish
Phenylalanine 0.582mg 1.028mg Milkfish
Valine 0.709mg 1.356mg Milkfish
Histidine 0.312mg 0.775mg Milkfish
Omega-3 - EPA 0.039g Cuttlefish
Omega-3 - DHA 0.066g Cuttlefish
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g Cuttlefish

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cuttlefish Milkfish
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
59%
Milkfish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
102%
Cuttlefish
33%
Milkfish

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Milkfish
Milkfish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 45mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Milkfish
Milkfish contains less Sodium (difference - 280mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Milkfish
Milkfish 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. Milkfish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171995/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.