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Cuttlefish vs. Sturgeon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are cuttlefish and sturgeon different?

  • Cuttlefish is richer in iron, vitamin B2, copper, selenium, vitamin B12, phosphorus, and zinc, while sturgeon is higher in vitamin B3.
  • Cuttlefish covers your daily need for iron, 64% more than sturgeon.
  • Cuttlefish contains 11 times more copper than sturgeon. Cuttlefish contains 0.587mg of copper, while sturgeon contains 0.053mg.
  • Sturgeon is lower in sodium.

Mollusks, cuttlefish, mixed species, raw and Fish, sturgeon, mixed species, cooked, dry heat types were used in this article.

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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 32% 5.1% 32% 34% 18% 15% 116% 9% 3.9% 88%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +429.4%
Contains more IronIron +568.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +1007.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +220.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +42.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +266.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +176.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +50%
Contains less SodiumSodium -81.5%
~equal in Potassium ~364mg

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% 38% 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% 88% 13% 194% 20% 21% 189% 52% 53% 313% 0.25% 13% 38%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +911.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +20%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +132.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +788.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +730.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +74%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +53.3%
~equal in Folate ~17µg

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% 5% 70% 4%
Protein: 20.7 g
Fats: 5.18 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 69.94 g
Other: 4.18 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +15.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +27.5%
Contains more FatsFats +640%
Contains more OtherOther +148.8%

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
26% 55% 19%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.173 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.486 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.885 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -89.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2969.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +560.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cuttlefish Sturgeon DV% diff.
Vitamin D 12.9µg 65%
Vitamin D 515IU 64%
Iron 6.02mg 0.9mg 64%
Vitamin B2 0.91mg 0.09mg 63%
Copper 0.587mg 0.053mg 59%
Vitamin B3 1.216mg 10.1mg 56%
Selenium 44.8µg 16.2µg 52%
Vitamin B12 3µg 2.5µg 21%
Vitamin A 113µg 263µg 17%
Phosphorus 387mg 271mg 17%
Choline 70mg 13%
Sodium 372mg 69mg 13%
Cholesterol 112mg 77mg 12%
Zinc 1.73mg 0.54mg 11%
Protein 16.24g 20.7g 9%
Calcium 90mg 17mg 7%
Fats 0.7g 5.18g 7%
Vitamin B5 0.5mg 0.87mg 7%
Monounsaturated fat 0.081g 2.486g 6%
Vitamin C 5.3mg 0mg 6%
Vitamin B1 0.009mg 0.08mg 6%
Vitamin B6 0.15mg 0.23mg 6%
Saturated fat 0.118g 1.173g 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.134g 0.885g 5%
Magnesium 30mg 45mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.63mg 4%
Calories 79kcal 135kcal 3%
Manganese 0.11mg 0.03mg 3%
Carbs 0.82g 0g 0%
Net carbs 0.82g 0g N/A
Potassium 354mg 364mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0%
Folate 16µg 17µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.182mg 0.232mg 0%
Threonine 0.699mg 0.907mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.707mg 0.954mg 0%
Leucine 1.143mg 1.682mg 0%
Lysine 1.213mg 1.901mg 0%
Methionine 0.366mg 0.613mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.582mg 0.808mg 0%
Valine 0.709mg 1.066mg 0%
Histidine 0.312mg 0.609mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.039g 0.249g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.066g 0.119g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0.058g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cuttlefish Sturgeon
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
57%
Cuttlefish
76%
Sturgeon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
102%
Cuttlefish
35%
Sturgeon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sturgeon
Sturgeon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 35mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sturgeon
Sturgeon contains less Sodium (difference - 303mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sturgeon
Sturgeon is relatively richer in vitamins
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 - 1.055g)
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 ($)

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. Sturgeon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175148/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.