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Cuttlefish vs. Rockfish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Cuttlefish and Rockfish

  • Cuttlefish has more Iron, Copper, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Vitamin A RAE, and Zinc, however, Rockfish has more Selenium.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Cuttlefish is 71% higher.
  • Rockfish has 23 times less Vitamin A RAE than Cuttlefish. Cuttlefish has 113µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Rockfish has 5µg.
  • Rockfish is lower in Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Mollusks, cuttlefish, mixed species, raw and Fish, rockfish, Pacific, mixed species, 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.
Contains more Calcium +429.4%
Contains more Iron +1572.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +56%
Contains more Zinc +302.3%
Contains more Copper +1331.7%
Contains more Manganese +746.2%
Contains more Potassium +31.9%
Contains less Sodium -76.1%
Contains more Selenium +70.1%
Equal in Magnesium - 33
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 6% 14% 24% 107% 42% 12% 12% 14% 2% 416%
Contains more Calcium +429.4%
Contains more Iron +1572.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +56%
Contains more Zinc +302.3%
Contains more Copper +1331.7%
Contains more Manganese +746.2%
Contains more Potassium +31.9%
Contains less Sodium -76.1%
Contains more Selenium +70.1%
Equal in Magnesium - 33

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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Contains more Vitamin A +2243.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +302.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +23.8%
Contains more Folate +60%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +88.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +138.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +60.7%
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 1% 9% 138% 0% 7% 53% 55% 25% 56% 8% 199% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +2243.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +302.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +23.8%
Contains more Folate +60%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +88.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +138.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +60.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +13.5%
Contains more Protein +36.9%
Contains more Fats +131.4%
Equal in Water - 74.67
16% 81% 2%
Protein: 16.24 g
Fats: 0.7 g
Carbs: 0.82 g
Water: 80.56 g
Other: 1.68 g
22% 75%
Protein: 22.23 g
Fats: 1.62 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 74.67 g
Other: 1.48 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +13.5%
Contains more Protein +36.9%
Contains more Fats +131.4%
Equal in Water - 74.67

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -71.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +475.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +261.9%
35% 24% 40%
Saturated Fat: 0.118 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.081 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.134 g
31% 34% 35%
Saturated Fat: 0.42 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.466 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.485 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -71.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +475.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +261.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cuttlefish Rockfish Opinion
Net carbs 0.82g 0g Cuttlefish
Protein 16.24g 22.23g Rockfish
Fats 0.7g 1.62g Rockfish
Carbs 0.82g 0g Cuttlefish
Calories 79kcal 109kcal Rockfish
Calcium 90mg 17mg Cuttlefish
Iron 6.02mg 0.36mg Cuttlefish
Magnesium 30mg 33mg Rockfish
Phosphorus 387mg 248mg Cuttlefish
Potassium 354mg 467mg Rockfish
Sodium 372mg 89mg Rockfish
Zinc 1.73mg 0.43mg Cuttlefish
Copper 0.587mg 0.041mg Cuttlefish
Manganese 0.11mg 0.013mg Cuttlefish
Selenium 44.8µg 76.2µg Rockfish
Vitamin A 375IU 16IU Cuttlefish
Vitamin A RAE 113µg 5µg Cuttlefish
Vitamin E 0.44mg Rockfish
Vitamin D 183IU Rockfish
Vitamin D 4.6µg Rockfish
Vitamin C 5.3mg 0mg Cuttlefish
Vitamin B1 0.009mg 0.027mg Rockfish
Vitamin B2 0.91mg 0.226mg Cuttlefish
Vitamin B3 1.216mg 2.897mg Rockfish
Vitamin B5 0.5mg 0.404mg Cuttlefish
Vitamin B6 0.15mg 0.241mg Rockfish
Folate 16µg 10µg Cuttlefish
Vitamin B12 3µg 1.59µg Cuttlefish
Tryptophan 0.182mg 0.296mg Rockfish
Threonine 0.699mg 1.014mg Rockfish
Isoleucine 0.707mg 1.06mg Rockfish
Leucine 1.143mg 1.835mg Rockfish
Lysine 1.213mg 2.188mg Rockfish
Methionine 0.366mg 0.707mg Rockfish
Phenylalanine 0.582mg 0.935mg Rockfish
Valine 0.709mg 1.106mg Rockfish
Histidine 0.312mg 0.502mg Rockfish
Cholesterol 112mg 61mg Rockfish
Trans Fat 0.025g Cuttlefish
Saturated Fat 0.118g 0.42g Cuttlefish
Omega-3 - DHA 0.066g 0.238g Rockfish
Omega-3 - EPA 0.039g 0.107g Rockfish
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0.027g Rockfish
Monounsaturated Fat 0.081g 0.466g Rockfish
Polyunsaturated fat 0.134g 0.485g Rockfish
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g Rockfish

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cuttlefish Rockfish
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
46%
Rockfish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
102%
Cuttlefish
64%
Rockfish

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Rockfish
Rockfish contains less Sodium (difference - 283mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Rockfish
Rockfish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 51mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cuttlefish
Cuttlefish is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cuttlefish
Cuttlefish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.302g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cuttlefish
Cuttlefish is relatively richer in minerals
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. Rockfish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175131/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.