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Cuttlefish vs. Mullet fish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are cuttlefish and mullet fish different?

  • Cuttlefish is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin B2, iron, copper, phosphorus, and zinc; however, mullet fish is richer in vitamin B3 and vitamin B6.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for cuttlefish is 115% higher.
  • Cuttlefish contains 9 times more vitamin B2 than mullet fish. While cuttlefish contains 0.91mg of vitamin B2, mullet fish contains only 0.1mg.
  • Mullet fish has less sodium.

Mollusks, cuttlefish, mixed species, raw and Fish, mullet, striped, cooked, dry heat are the varieties used 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 24% 9.3% 40% 53% 47% 24% 105% 9.3% 2.9% 255%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +190.3%
Contains more IronIron +327%
Contains more CopperCopper +316.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +96.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +58.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +400%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +29.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -80.9%
~equal in Magnesium ~33mg
~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 4% 14% 0% 0% 25% 23% 118% 53% 113% 31% 0% 7.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +341.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +169%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +810%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1100%
Contains more FolateFolate +60%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1011.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +418.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +76%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +226.7%
~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
25% 5% 71%
Protein: 24.81 g
Fats: 4.86 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 70.52 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +14.2%
Contains more OtherOther +-984.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +52.8%
Contains more FatsFats +594.3%

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
38% 37% 25%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.431 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.382 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.917 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -91.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1606.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +584.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cuttlefish Mullet 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 Mullet fish DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 3µg 0.25µg 115%
Vitamin B2 0.91mg 0.1mg 62%
Iron 6.02mg 1.41mg 58%
Copper 0.587mg 0.141mg 50%
Vitamin B3 1.216mg 6.3mg 32%
Vitamin B6 0.15mg 0.49mg 26%
Phosphorus 387mg 244mg 20%
Protein 16.24g 24.81g 17%
Cholesterol 112mg 63mg 16%
Sodium 372mg 71mg 13%
Zinc 1.73mg 0.88mg 8%
Vitamin A 113µg 42µg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.5mg 0.88mg 8%
Vitamin B1 0.009mg 0.1mg 8%
Saturated fat 0.118g 1.431g 6%
Calcium 90mg 31mg 6%
Fats 0.7g 4.86g 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.134g 0.917g 5%
Vitamin C 5.3mg 1.2mg 5%
Calories 79kcal 150kcal 4%
Selenium 44.8µg 46.8µg 4%
Manganese 0.11mg 0.022mg 4%
Potassium 354mg 458mg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 0.081g 1.382g 3%
Folate 16µg 10µg 2%
Magnesium 30mg 33mg 1%
Carbs 0.82g 0g 0%
Net carbs 0.82g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.182mg 0.278mg 0%
Threonine 0.699mg 1.088mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.707mg 1.143mg 0%
Leucine 1.143mg 2.016mg 0%
Lysine 1.213mg 2.278mg 0%
Methionine 0.366mg 0.734mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.582mg 0.968mg 0%
Valine 0.709mg 1.278mg 0%
Histidine 0.312mg 0.73mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.039g 0.18g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.066g 0.148g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0.092g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cuttlefish Mullet 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
30%
Mullet fish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
102%
Cuttlefish
57%
Mullet fish

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mullet fish
Mullet fish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 49mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mullet fish
Mullet fish contains less Sodium (difference - 301mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cuttlefish
Cuttlefish is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.313g)
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. Mullet fish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175124/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.