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Cuttlefish vs. Pike — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Cuttlefish and Pike

  • Cuttlefish has more Iron, Vitamin B2, and Calcium, while Pike has more Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B1.
  • Cuttlefish covers your daily need of Iron 49% more than Pike.
  • Cuttlefish contains 3 times more Calcium than Pike. While Cuttlefish contains 90mg of Calcium, Pike contains only 28mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Mollusks, cuttlefish, mixed species, raw and Fish, pike, northern, liver (Alaska Native).

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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.
Contains more Calcium +221.4%
Contains more Iron +186.7%
Equal in Phosphorus - 412
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 226% 22% 166% 32% 49% 48% 196% 15% 245%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 79% 0% 177% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Calcium +221.4%
Contains more Iron +186.7%
Equal in Phosphorus - 412

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.
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Pike
Contains more Vitamin B2 +30%
Contains more Vitamin A +129.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1011.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +311.2%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 52% 0% 0% 0% 25% 162% 94% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +30%
Contains more Vitamin A +129.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1011.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +311.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +15.4%
Contains more Other +29.2%
Contains more Fats +1042.9%
Contains more Carbs +424.4%
Equal in Protein - 16.6
16% 81% 2%
Protein: 16.24 g
Fats: 0.7 g
Carbs: 0.82 g
Water: 80.56 g
Other: 1.68 g
17% 8% 4% 70%
Protein: 16.6 g
Fats: 8 g
Carbs: 4.3 g
Water: 69.8 g
Other: 1.3 g
Contains more Water +15.4%
Contains more Other +29.2%
Contains more Fats +1042.9%
Contains more Carbs +424.4%
Equal in Protein - 16.6

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cuttlefish Pike
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cuttlefish Pike Opinion
Net carbs 0.82g 4.3g Pike
Protein 16.24g 16.6g Pike
Fats 0.7g 8g Pike
Carbs 0.82g 4.3g Pike
Calories 79kcal 156kcal Pike
Calcium 90mg 28mg Cuttlefish
Iron 6.02mg 2.1mg Cuttlefish
Magnesium 30mg Cuttlefish
Phosphorus 387mg 412mg Pike
Potassium 354mg Cuttlefish
Sodium 372mg Pike
Zinc 1.73mg Cuttlefish
Copper 0.587mg Cuttlefish
Manganese 0.11mg Cuttlefish
Selenium 44.8µg Cuttlefish
Vitamin A 375IU 860IU Pike
Vitamin A RAE 113µg Cuttlefish
Vitamin C 5.3mg Cuttlefish
Vitamin B1 0.009mg 0.1mg Pike
Vitamin B2 0.91mg 0.7mg Cuttlefish
Vitamin B3 1.216mg 5mg Pike
Vitamin B5 0.5mg Cuttlefish
Vitamin B6 0.15mg Cuttlefish
Folate 16µg Cuttlefish
Vitamin B12 3µg Cuttlefish
Tryptophan 0.182mg Cuttlefish
Threonine 0.699mg Cuttlefish
Isoleucine 0.707mg Cuttlefish
Leucine 1.143mg Cuttlefish
Lysine 1.213mg Cuttlefish
Methionine 0.366mg Cuttlefish
Phenylalanine 0.582mg Cuttlefish
Valine 0.709mg Cuttlefish
Histidine 0.312mg Cuttlefish
Cholesterol 112mg Pike
Saturated Fat 0.118g Pike
Omega-3 - DHA 0.066g Cuttlefish
Omega-3 - EPA 0.039g Cuttlefish
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g Cuttlefish
Monounsaturated Fat 0.081g Cuttlefish
Polyunsaturated fat 0.134g Cuttlefish

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Cuttlefish Pike
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
28%
Pike
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
102%
Cuttlefish
26%
Pike

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pike
Pike contains less Sodium (difference - 372mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pike
Pike is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 112mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pike
Pike is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.118g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pike
Pike is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
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 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. Pike - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168021/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.