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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, 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.
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 25% 11% 45% 25% 41% 17% 150% 9.5% 2.7% 280%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +143.2%
Contains more IronIron +798.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +381.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +174.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +423.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +16.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +44.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -80.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +14.5%
~equal in Phosphorus ~350mg

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% 23% 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 0% 6.9% 0% 0% 2.5% 12% 34% 52% 81% 288% 0% 13% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +226.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1720%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +30.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +48%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +74%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +133.3%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Folate ~17µg
~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
26% 69% 3%
Protein: 26.02 g
Fats: 1.63 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 69.04 g
Other: 3.31 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +16.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +60.2%
Contains more FatsFats +132.9%
Contains more OtherOther +97%

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
33% 32% 35%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.36 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.35 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.382 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -67.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +332.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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 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 Sheepshead Opinion
Calories 79kcal 126kcal Sheepshead
Protein 16.24g 26.02g Sheepshead
Fats 0.7g 1.63g Sheepshead
Vitamin C 5.3mg 0mg Cuttlefish
Net carbs 0.82g 0g Cuttlefish
Carbs 0.82g 0g Cuttlefish
Cholesterol 112mg 64mg Sheepshead
Magnesium 30mg 35mg Sheepshead
Calcium 90mg 37mg Cuttlefish
Potassium 354mg 512mg Sheepshead
Iron 6.02mg 0.67mg Cuttlefish
Copper 0.587mg 0.122mg Cuttlefish
Zinc 1.73mg 0.63mg Cuttlefish
Phosphorus 387mg 350mg Cuttlefish
Sodium 372mg 73mg Sheepshead
Vitamin A 375IU 115IU Cuttlefish
Vitamin A 113µg 35µg Cuttlefish
Manganese 0.11mg 0.021mg Cuttlefish
Selenium 44.8µg 51.3µg Sheepshead
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
Vitamin B12 3µg 2.3µg Cuttlefish
Folate 16µg 17µg Sheepshead
Saturated Fat 0.118g 0.36g Cuttlefish
Monounsaturated Fat 0.081g 0.35g Sheepshead
Polyunsaturated fat 0.134g 0.382g Sheepshead
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
Omega-3 - EPA 0.039g 0.083g Sheepshead
Omega-3 - DHA 0.066g 0.107g Sheepshead
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0.04g Sheepshead

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cuttlefish Sheepshead
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
56%
Cuttlefish
38%
Sheepshead
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
102%
Cuttlefish
61%
Sheepshead

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sheepshead
Sheepshead is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 48mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sheepshead
Sheepshead contains less Sodium (difference - 299mg)
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.