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Cuttlefish vs. Sucker fish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Cuttlefish and Sucker fish

  • Cuttlefish has more Vitamin B2, Iron, Selenium, Copper, Vitamin B12, and Phosphorus, however, Sucker fish is richer in Manganese, and Vitamin B5.
  • Cuttlefish covers your daily Vitamin B2 needs 63% more than Sucker fish.
  • Sucker fish has 7 times less Sodium than Cuttlefish. Cuttlefish has 372mg of Sodium, while Sucker fish has 51mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Mollusks, cuttlefish, mixed species, raw and Fish, sucker, white, 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
5
:
4
Sucker fish
Sucker fish
Contains more Iron +260.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +43.9%
Contains more Zinc +80.2%
Contains more Copper +134.8%
Contains more Selenium +176.5%
Contains more Magnesium +26.7%
Contains more Potassium +37.6%
Contains less Sodium -86.3%
Contains more Manganese +599.1%
Equal in Calcium - 90
Cuttlefish
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 226% 22% 166% 32% 49% 48% 196% 15% 245%
Sucker fish
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 63% 28% 116% 43% 7% 27% 84% 101% 89%
Contains more Iron +260.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +43.9%
Contains more Zinc +80.2%
Contains more Copper +134.8%
Contains more Selenium +176.5%
Contains more Magnesium +26.7%
Contains more Potassium +37.6%
Contains less Sodium -86.3%
Contains more Manganese +599.1%
Equal in Calcium - 90

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
Sucker fish
Sucker fish
Contains more Vitamin A +91.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +970.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +29.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +20.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +73%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +54%
Equal in Folate - 17
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%
Sucker fish
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 12% 0% 0% 0% 3% 20% 28% 52% 54% 13% 289% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +91.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +970.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +29.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +20.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +73%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +54%
Equal in Folate - 17

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cuttlefish
Cuttlefish
3
:
2
Sucker fish
Sucker fish
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +32.3%
Contains more Fats +324.3%
Equal in Water - 73.99
Equal in Other - 1.55
Cuttlefish
16% 81% 2%
Protein: 16.24 g
Fats: 0.7 g
Carbs: 0.82 g
Water: 80.56 g
Other: 1.68 g
Sucker fish
21% 3% 74%
Protein: 21.49 g
Fats: 2.97 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.99 g
Other: 1.55 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +32.3%
Contains more Fats +324.3%
Equal in Water - 73.99
Equal in Other - 1.55

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cuttlefish
Cuttlefish
1
:
2
Sucker fish
Sucker fish
Contains less Saturated Fat -79.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1017.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +672.4%
Cuttlefish
35% 24% 40%
Saturated Fat: 0.118 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.081 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.134 g
Sucker fish
23% 36% 41%
Saturated Fat: 0.579 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.905 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.035 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -79.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1017.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +672.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cuttlefish Sucker fish
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 Sucker fish Opinion
Net carbs 0.82g 0g Cuttlefish
Protein 16.24g 21.49g Sucker fish
Fats 0.7g 2.97g Sucker fish
Carbs 0.82g 0g Cuttlefish
Calories 79kcal 119kcal Sucker fish
Calcium 90mg 90mg
Iron 6.02mg 1.67mg Cuttlefish
Magnesium 30mg 38mg Sucker fish
Phosphorus 387mg 269mg Cuttlefish
Potassium 354mg 487mg Sucker fish
Sodium 372mg 51mg Sucker fish
Zinc 1.73mg 0.96mg Cuttlefish
Copper 0.587mg 0.25mg Cuttlefish
Manganese 0.11mg 0.769mg Sucker fish
Selenium 44.8µg 16.2µg Cuttlefish
Vitamin A 375IU 196IU Cuttlefish
Vitamin A RAE 113µg 59µg Cuttlefish
Vitamin C 5.3mg 0mg Cuttlefish
Vitamin B1 0.009mg 0.012mg Sucker fish
Vitamin B2 0.91mg 0.085mg Cuttlefish
Vitamin B3 1.216mg 1.462mg Sucker fish
Vitamin B5 0.5mg 0.865mg Sucker fish
Vitamin B6 0.15mg 0.231mg Sucker fish
Folate 16µg 17µg Sucker fish
Vitamin B12 3µg 2.31µg Cuttlefish
Tryptophan 0.182mg 0.241mg Sucker fish
Threonine 0.699mg 0.942mg Sucker fish
Isoleucine 0.707mg 0.99mg Sucker fish
Leucine 1.143mg 1.746mg Sucker fish
Lysine 1.213mg 1.973mg Sucker fish
Methionine 0.366mg 0.636mg Sucker fish
Phenylalanine 0.582mg 0.839mg Sucker fish
Valine 0.709mg 1.107mg Sucker fish
Histidine 0.312mg 0.633mg Sucker fish
Cholesterol 112mg 53mg Sucker fish
Saturated Fat 0.118g 0.579g Cuttlefish
Omega-3 - DHA 0.066g 0.371g Sucker fish
Omega-3 - EPA 0.039g 0.244g Sucker fish
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0.094g Sucker fish
Monounsaturated Fat 0.081g 0.905g Sucker fish
Polyunsaturated fat 0.134g 1.035g Sucker fish

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cuttlefish Sucker fish
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
39%
Sucker fish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
102%
Cuttlefish
58%
Sucker fish

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Sucker fish
Sucker fish contains less Sodium (difference - 321mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sucker fish
Sucker fish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 59mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cuttlefish
Cuttlefish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.461g)
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. Sucker fish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172002/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.