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Cuttlefish vs. Monkfish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Cuttlefish and Monkfish?

  • Cuttlefish is richer in Vitamin B12, Iron, Vitamin B2, Copper, Phosphorus, Vitamin A, and Zinc, yet Monkfish is richer in Vitamin B6.
  • Cuttlefish's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 82% higher.
  • Cuttlefish has 16 times more Copper than Monkfish. Cuttlefish has 0.587mg of Copper, while Monkfish has 0.036mg.
  • Monkfish contains less Sodium.

We used Mollusks, cuttlefish, mixed species, raw and Fish, monkfish, cooked, dry heat types in this comparison.

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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 19% 3% 45% 15% 12% 14% 110% 3% 4% 255%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +800%
Contains more IronIron +1368.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +1530.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +226.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +51.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +254.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +44.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.8%
~equal in Magnesium ~27mg
~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 3.3% 2.8% 0% 0% 7.3% 17% 48% 10% 64% 130% 0% 6% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +430%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +715.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1146.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +189%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +188.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +222.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +110.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +84.7%
~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
19% 2% 79%
Protein: 18.56 g
Fats: 1.95 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 78.51 g
Other: 0.98 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +71.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +14.3%
Contains more FatsFats +178.6%
~equal in Water ~78.51g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cuttlefish Monkfish
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 Monkfish Opinion
Calories 79kcal 97kcal Monkfish
Protein 16.24g 18.56g Monkfish
Fats 0.7g 1.95g Monkfish
Vitamin C 5.3mg 1mg Cuttlefish
Net carbs 0.82g 0g Cuttlefish
Carbs 0.82g 0g Cuttlefish
Cholesterol 112mg 32mg Monkfish
Magnesium 30mg 27mg Cuttlefish
Calcium 90mg 10mg Cuttlefish
Potassium 354mg 513mg Monkfish
Iron 6.02mg 0.41mg Cuttlefish
Copper 0.587mg 0.036mg Cuttlefish
Zinc 1.73mg 0.53mg Cuttlefish
Phosphorus 387mg 256mg Cuttlefish
Sodium 372mg 23mg Monkfish
Vitamin A 375IU 46IU Cuttlefish
Vitamin A 113µg 14µg Cuttlefish
Manganese 0.11mg 0.031mg Cuttlefish
Selenium 44.8µg 46.8µg Monkfish
Vitamin B1 0.009mg 0.029mg Monkfish
Vitamin B2 0.91mg 0.073mg Cuttlefish
Vitamin B3 1.216mg 2.558mg Monkfish
Vitamin B5 0.5mg 0.173mg Cuttlefish
Vitamin B6 0.15mg 0.277mg Monkfish
Vitamin B12 3µg 1.04µg Cuttlefish
Folate 16µg 8µg Cuttlefish
Saturated Fat 0.118g Monkfish
Monounsaturated Fat 0.081g Cuttlefish
Polyunsaturated fat 0.134g Cuttlefish
Tryptophan 0.182mg 0.208mg Monkfish
Threonine 0.699mg 0.814mg Monkfish
Isoleucine 0.707mg 0.855mg Monkfish
Leucine 1.143mg 1.509mg Monkfish
Lysine 1.213mg 1.705mg Monkfish
Methionine 0.366mg 0.549mg Monkfish
Phenylalanine 0.582mg 0.725mg Monkfish
Valine 0.709mg 0.956mg Monkfish
Histidine 0.312mg 0.547mg Monkfish
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 Monkfish
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
22%
Monkfish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
102%
Cuttlefish
48%
Monkfish

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Monkfish
Monkfish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 80mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Monkfish
Monkfish contains less Sodium (difference - 349mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Monkfish
Monkfish 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. Monkfish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171996/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.