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Cuttlefish vs. Sheepshead — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Cuttlefish and Sheepshead

  • Cuttlefish has more Iron, Vitamin B2, Copper, Vitamin B12, Zinc, and Vitamin A RAE, while Sheepshead has more Vitamin B6, and Selenium.
  • Cuttlefish's daily need coverage for Iron is 67% higher.
  • Sheepshead contains 18 times less Vitamin B2 than Cuttlefish. Cuttlefish contains 0.91mg of Vitamin B2, while Sheepshead contains 0.05mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Sheepshead is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Mollusks, cuttlefish, mixed species, raw and Fish, sheepshead, 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 +143.2%
Contains more Iron +798.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +10.6%
Contains more Zinc +174.6%
Contains more Copper +381.1%
Contains more Manganese +423.8%
Contains more Magnesium +16.7%
Contains more Potassium +44.6%
Contains less Sodium -80.4%
Contains more Selenium +14.5%
Equal in Phosphorus - 350
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 12% 26% 25% 150% 46% 10% 18% 41% 3% 280%
Contains more Calcium +143.2%
Contains more Iron +798.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +10.6%
Contains more Zinc +174.6%
Contains more Copper +381.1%
Contains more Manganese +423.8%
Contains more Magnesium +16.7%
Contains more Potassium +44.6%
Contains less Sodium -80.4%
Contains more Selenium +14.5%
Equal in Phosphorus - 350

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 +226.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1720%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +30.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +48%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +74%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +133.3%
Equal in Folate - 17
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 7% 0% 0% 0% 3% 12% 34% 53% 81% 13% 288% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +226.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1720%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +30.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +48%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +74%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +133.3%
Equal in Folate - 17

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +16.7%
Contains more Protein +60.2%
Contains more Fats +132.9%
Contains more Other +97%
16% 81% 2%
Protein: 16.24 g
Fats: 0.7 g
Carbs: 0.82 g
Water: 80.56 g
Other: 1.68 g
26% 69% 3%
Protein: 26.02 g
Fats: 1.63 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 69.04 g
Other: 3.31 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +16.7%
Contains more Protein +60.2%
Contains more Fats +132.9%
Contains more Other +97%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -67.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +332.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +185.1%
35% 24% 40%
Saturated Fat: 0.118 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.081 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.134 g
33% 32% 35%
Saturated Fat: 0.36 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.35 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.382 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -67.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +332.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +185.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cuttlefish Sheepshead
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 Sheepshead Opinion
Net carbs 0.82g 0g Cuttlefish
Protein 16.24g 26.02g Sheepshead
Fats 0.7g 1.63g Sheepshead
Carbs 0.82g 0g Cuttlefish
Calories 79kcal 126kcal Sheepshead
Calcium 90mg 37mg Cuttlefish
Iron 6.02mg 0.67mg Cuttlefish
Magnesium 30mg 35mg Sheepshead
Phosphorus 387mg 350mg Cuttlefish
Potassium 354mg 512mg Sheepshead
Sodium 372mg 73mg Sheepshead
Zinc 1.73mg 0.63mg Cuttlefish
Copper 0.587mg 0.122mg Cuttlefish
Manganese 0.11mg 0.021mg Cuttlefish
Selenium 44.8µg 51.3µg Sheepshead
Vitamin A 375IU 115IU Cuttlefish
Vitamin A RAE 113µg 35µg Cuttlefish
Vitamin C 5.3mg 0mg Cuttlefish
Vitamin B1 0.009mg 0.01mg Sheepshead
Vitamin B2 0.91mg 0.05mg Cuttlefish
Vitamin B3 1.216mg 1.8mg Sheepshead
Vitamin B5 0.5mg 0.87mg Sheepshead
Vitamin B6 0.15mg 0.35mg Sheepshead
Folate 16µg 17µg Sheepshead
Vitamin B12 3µg 2.3µg Cuttlefish
Tryptophan 0.182mg 0.291mg Sheepshead
Threonine 0.699mg 1.141mg Sheepshead
Isoleucine 0.707mg 1.199mg Sheepshead
Leucine 1.143mg 2.115mg Sheepshead
Lysine 1.213mg 2.39mg Sheepshead
Methionine 0.366mg 0.77mg Sheepshead
Phenylalanine 0.582mg 1.016mg Sheepshead
Valine 0.709mg 1.34mg Sheepshead
Histidine 0.312mg 0.766mg Sheepshead
Cholesterol 112mg 64mg Sheepshead
Saturated Fat 0.118g 0.36g Cuttlefish
Omega-3 - DHA 0.066g 0.107g Sheepshead
Omega-3 - EPA 0.039g 0.083g Sheepshead
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0.04g Sheepshead
Monounsaturated Fat 0.081g 0.35g Sheepshead
Polyunsaturated fat 0.134g 0.382g Sheepshead

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Cuttlefish Sheepshead
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
41%
Sheepshead
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
102%
Cuttlefish
61%
Sheepshead

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Sheepshead
Sheepshead contains less Sodium (difference - 299mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sheepshead
Sheepshead is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cuttlefish
Cuttlefish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.242g)
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. Sheepshead - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175145/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.