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Cuttlefish vs. Steelhead trout — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Cuttlefish and Steelhead trout

  • Cuttlefish has more Iron, Copper, Selenium, Phosphorus, Zinc, and Vitamin A, however, Steelhead trout has more Vitamin B12.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Steelhead trout is 116% higher.
  • Steelhead trout has 10 times less Copper than Cuttlefish. Cuttlefish has 0.587mg of Copper, while Steelhead trout has 0.058mg.
  • Steelhead trout is lower in Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Mollusks, cuttlefish, mixed species, raw and Steelhead trout, boiled, canned (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.
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 18% 9% 32% 24% 19% 16% 107% 15% 1.4% 142%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +20%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +200%
Contains more IronIron +840.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +912.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +203.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +55.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +900%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +72.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -68.3%
~equal in Potassium ~365mg

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% 3.9% 43% 453% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 724% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +476.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +93%
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg
~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
21% 8% 71%
Protein: 21.11 g
Fats: 8.26 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 70.59 g
Other: 0.04 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +14.1%
Contains more OtherOther +4100%
Contains more ProteinProtein +30%
Contains more FatsFats +1080%

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
31% 45% 25%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.53 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.223 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.225 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -92.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +2644.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +814.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cuttlefish Steelhead trout Opinion
Calories 79kcal 159kcal Steelhead trout
Protein 16.24g 21.11g Steelhead trout
Fats 0.7g 8.26g Steelhead trout
Vitamin C 5.3mg 0mg Cuttlefish
Net carbs 0.82g 0g Cuttlefish
Carbs 0.82g 0g Cuttlefish
Cholesterol 112mg 59mg Steelhead trout
Vitamin D 604IU Steelhead trout
Magnesium 30mg 25mg Cuttlefish
Calcium 90mg 30mg Cuttlefish
Potassium 354mg 365mg Steelhead trout
Iron 6.02mg 0.64mg Cuttlefish
Copper 0.587mg 0.058mg Cuttlefish
Zinc 1.73mg 0.57mg Cuttlefish
Phosphorus 387mg 249mg Cuttlefish
Sodium 372mg 118mg Steelhead trout
Vitamin A 375IU 65IU Cuttlefish
Vitamin A 113µg 20µg Cuttlefish
Vitamin E 2.15mg Steelhead trout
Vitamin D 15.1µg Steelhead trout
Manganese 0.11mg 0.011mg Cuttlefish
Selenium 44.8µg 26µg Cuttlefish
Vitamin B1 0.009mg Cuttlefish
Vitamin B2 0.91mg Cuttlefish
Vitamin B3 1.216mg Cuttlefish
Vitamin B5 0.5mg Cuttlefish
Vitamin B6 0.15mg Cuttlefish
Vitamin B12 3µg 5.79µg Steelhead trout
Folate 16µg Cuttlefish
Saturated Fat 0.118g 1.53g Cuttlefish
Monounsaturated Fat 0.081g 2.223g Steelhead trout
Polyunsaturated fat 0.134g 1.225g Steelhead trout
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
Omega-3 - EPA 0.039g 0.376g Steelhead trout
Omega-3 - DHA 0.066g 0.54g Steelhead trout
Omega-3 - ALA 0.051g Steelhead trout
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0.13g Steelhead trout
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.014g Steelhead trout

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cuttlefish Steelhead trout
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
94%
Steelhead trout
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
102%
Cuttlefish
38%
Steelhead trout

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Steelhead trout
Steelhead trout is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 53mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Steelhead trout
Steelhead trout contains less Sodium (difference - 254mg)
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 - 1.412g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cuttlefish
Cuttlefish is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cuttlefish
Cuttlefish is relatively richer in vitamins
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 ($)

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. Steelhead trout - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168060/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.