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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 Vitamin A RAE, however, Mullet fish is richer in Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B6.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from 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.
Cuttlefish
Cuttlefish
6
:
4
Mullet fish
Mullet fish
Contains more Calcium +190.3%
Contains more Iron +327%
Contains more Phosphorus +58.6%
Contains more Zinc +96.6%
Contains more Copper +316.3%
Contains more Manganese +400%
Contains more Potassium +29.4%
Contains less Sodium -80.9%
Equal in Magnesium - 33
Equal in Selenium - 46.8
Cuttlefish
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 226% 22% 166% 32% 49% 48% 196% 15% 245%
Mullet fish
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 53% 24% 105% 41% 10% 24% 47% 3% 256%
Contains more Calcium +190.3%
Contains more Iron +327%
Contains more Phosphorus +58.6%
Contains more Zinc +96.6%
Contains more Copper +316.3%
Contains more Manganese +400%
Contains more Potassium +29.4%
Contains less Sodium -80.9%
Equal in Magnesium - 33
Equal in Selenium - 46.8

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.
Cuttlefish
Cuttlefish
5
:
4
Mullet fish
Mullet fish
Contains more Vitamin A +166%
Contains more Vitamin C +341.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +810%
Contains more Folate +60%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1011.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +418.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +76%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +226.7%
Cuttlefish
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 23% 0% 0% 18% 3% 210% 23% 30% 35% 12% 375% 0%
Mullet fish
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 9% 0% 0% 4% 25% 24% 119% 53% 114% 8% 32% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +166%
Contains more Vitamin C +341.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +810%
Contains more Folate +60%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1011.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +418.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +76%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +226.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cuttlefish
Cuttlefish
3
:
2
Mullet fish
Mullet fish
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +14.2%
Contains more Protein +52.8%
Contains more Fats +594.3%
Cuttlefish
16% 81% 2%
Protein: 16.24 g
Fats: 0.7 g
Carbs: 0.82 g
Water: 80.56 g
Other: 1.68 g
Mullet fish
25% 5% 71%
Protein: 24.81 g
Fats: 4.86 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 70.52 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +14.2%
Contains more Protein +52.8%
Contains more Fats +594.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cuttlefish
Cuttlefish
1
:
2
Mullet fish
Mullet fish
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1606.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +584.3%
Cuttlefish
35% 24% 40%
Saturated Fat: 0.118 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.081 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.134 g
Mullet fish
38% 37% 25%
Saturated Fat: 1.431 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.382 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.917 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1606.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated 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 Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Opinion
Net carbs 0.82g 0g Cuttlefish
Protein 16.24g 24.81g Mullet fish
Fats 0.7g 4.86g Mullet fish
Carbs 0.82g 0g Cuttlefish
Calories 79kcal 150kcal Mullet fish
Calcium 90mg 31mg Cuttlefish
Iron 6.02mg 1.41mg Cuttlefish
Magnesium 30mg 33mg Mullet fish
Phosphorus 387mg 244mg Cuttlefish
Potassium 354mg 458mg Mullet fish
Sodium 372mg 71mg Mullet fish
Zinc 1.73mg 0.88mg Cuttlefish
Copper 0.587mg 0.141mg Cuttlefish
Manganese 0.11mg 0.022mg Cuttlefish
Selenium 44.8µg 46.8µg Mullet fish
Vitamin A 375IU 141IU Cuttlefish
Vitamin A RAE 113µg 42µg Cuttlefish
Vitamin C 5.3mg 1.2mg Cuttlefish
Vitamin B1 0.009mg 0.1mg Mullet fish
Vitamin B2 0.91mg 0.1mg Cuttlefish
Vitamin B3 1.216mg 6.3mg Mullet fish
Vitamin B5 0.5mg 0.88mg Mullet fish
Vitamin B6 0.15mg 0.49mg Mullet fish
Folate 16µg 10µg Cuttlefish
Vitamin B12 3µg 0.25µg Cuttlefish
Tryptophan 0.182mg 0.278mg Mullet fish
Threonine 0.699mg 1.088mg Mullet fish
Isoleucine 0.707mg 1.143mg Mullet fish
Leucine 1.143mg 2.016mg Mullet fish
Lysine 1.213mg 2.278mg Mullet fish
Methionine 0.366mg 0.734mg Mullet fish
Phenylalanine 0.582mg 0.968mg Mullet fish
Valine 0.709mg 1.278mg Mullet fish
Histidine 0.312mg 0.73mg Mullet fish
Cholesterol 112mg 63mg Mullet fish
Saturated Fat 0.118g 1.431g Cuttlefish
Omega-3 - DHA 0.066g 0.148g Mullet fish
Omega-3 - EPA 0.039g 0.18g Mullet fish
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0.092g Mullet fish
Monounsaturated Fat 0.081g 1.382g Mullet fish
Polyunsaturated fat 0.134g 0.917g Mullet fish

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cuttlefish Mullet fish
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
61%
Cuttlefish
32%
Mullet fish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
102%
Cuttlefish
57%
Mullet fish

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Mullet fish
Mullet fish contains less Sodium (difference - 301mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mullet fish
Mullet fish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 49mg)
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.