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Cuttlefish vs. Smelt — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Cuttlefish and Smelt

  • Cuttlefish has more Iron, Vitamin B2, Copper, Phosphorus, Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin C, while Smelt has more Vitamin B12, and Manganese.
  • Cuttlefish covers your daily need of Iron 61% more than Smelt.
  • The amount of Sodium in Smelt is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Mollusks, cuttlefish, mixed species, raw and Fish, smelt, rainbow, 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.
Cuttlefish
Cuttlefish
4
:
6
Smelt
Smelt
Contains more Calcium +16.9%
Contains more Iron +423.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +31.2%
Contains more Copper +229.8%
Contains more Magnesium +26.7%
Contains less Sodium -79.3%
Contains more Zinc +22.5%
Contains more Manganese +718.2%
Equal in Potassium - 372
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%
Smelt
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 44% 28% 127% 33% 11% 58% 60% 118% 256%
Contains more Calcium +16.9%
Contains more Iron +423.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +31.2%
Contains more Copper +229.8%
Contains more Magnesium +26.7%
Contains less Sodium -79.3%
Contains more Zinc +22.5%
Contains more Manganese +718.2%
Equal in Potassium - 372
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
4
:
5
Smelt
Smelt
Contains more Vitamin A +546.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +523.3%
Contains more Folate +220%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +45.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +48%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +13.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +32.3%
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%
Smelt
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 0% 0% 0% 3% 34% 34% 45% 40% 4% 497% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +546.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +523.3%
Contains more Folate +220%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +45.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +48%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +13.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +32.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cuttlefish
Cuttlefish
3
:
2
Smelt
Smelt
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +10.7%
Contains more Other +11.3%
Contains more Protein +39.2%
Contains more Fats +342.9%
Equal in Water - 72.79
Cuttlefish
16% 81% 2%
Protein: 16.24 g
Fats: 0.7 g
Carbs: 0.82 g
Water: 80.56 g
Other: 1.68 g
Smelt
23% 3% 73%
Protein: 22.6 g
Fats: 3.1 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 72.79 g
Other: 1.51 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +10.7%
Contains more Other +11.3%
Contains more Protein +39.2%
Contains more Fats +342.9%
Equal in Water - 72.79

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cuttlefish
Cuttlefish
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2
Smelt
Smelt
Contains less Saturated Fat -79.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +914.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +747%
Cuttlefish
35% 24% 40%
Saturated Fat: 0.118 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.081 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.134 g
Smelt
23% 32% 45%
Saturated Fat: 0.579 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.822 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.135 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -79.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +914.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +747%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cuttlefish Smelt Opinion
Net carbs 0.82g 0g Cuttlefish
Protein 16.24g 22.6g Smelt
Fats 0.7g 3.1g Smelt
Carbs 0.82g 0g Cuttlefish
Calories 79kcal 124kcal Smelt
Calcium 90mg 77mg Cuttlefish
Iron 6.02mg 1.15mg Cuttlefish
Magnesium 30mg 38mg Smelt
Phosphorus 387mg 295mg Cuttlefish
Potassium 354mg 372mg Smelt
Sodium 372mg 77mg Smelt
Zinc 1.73mg 2.12mg Smelt
Copper 0.587mg 0.178mg Cuttlefish
Manganese 0.11mg 0.9mg Smelt
Selenium 44.8µg 46.8µg Smelt
Vitamin A 375IU 58IU Cuttlefish
Vitamin A RAE 113µg 17µg Cuttlefish
Vitamin C 5.3mg 0mg Cuttlefish
Vitamin B1 0.009mg 0.01mg Smelt
Vitamin B2 0.91mg 0.146mg Cuttlefish
Vitamin B3 1.216mg 1.766mg Smelt
Vitamin B5 0.5mg 0.74mg Smelt
Vitamin B6 0.15mg 0.17mg Smelt
Folate 16µg 5µg Cuttlefish
Vitamin B12 3µg 3.97µg Smelt
Tryptophan 0.182mg 0.253mg Smelt
Threonine 0.699mg 0.991mg Smelt
Isoleucine 0.707mg 1.041mg Smelt
Leucine 1.143mg 1.837mg Smelt
Lysine 1.213mg 2.076mg Smelt
Methionine 0.366mg 0.669mg Smelt
Phenylalanine 0.582mg 0.882mg Smelt
Valine 0.709mg 1.164mg Smelt
Histidine 0.312mg 0.665mg Smelt
Cholesterol 112mg 90mg Smelt
Saturated Fat 0.118g 0.579g Cuttlefish
Omega-3 - DHA 0.066g 0.536g Smelt
Omega-3 - EPA 0.039g 0.353g Smelt
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0.023g Smelt
Monounsaturated Fat 0.081g 0.822g Smelt
Polyunsaturated fat 0.134g 1.135g Smelt

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cuttlefish Smelt
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
55%
Smelt
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
102%
Cuttlefish
75%
Smelt

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Smelt
Smelt contains less Sodium (difference - 295mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Smelt
Smelt is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cuttlefish
Cuttlefish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.461g)
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 minerals?
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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.
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. Smelt - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175147/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.