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Cuttlefish vs. Sunfish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Cuttlefish and Sunfish

  • Cuttlefish has more Vitamin B2, Iron, Selenium, Vitamin B12, Copper, Phosphorus, and Vitamin A, while Sunfish has more Manganese.
  • Cuttlefish's daily need coverage for Vitamin B2 is 63% higher.
  • Sunfish contains 7 times less Vitamin A than Cuttlefish. Cuttlefish contains 113µg of Vitamin A, while Sunfish contains 17µg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Sunfish is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Mollusks, cuttlefish, mixed species, raw and Fish, sunfish, pumpkin seed, 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 27% 31% 40% 58% 128% 54% 99% 13% 117% 88%
Contains more IronIron +290.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +52.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +67.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +176.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +26.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +14.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +26.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +15%
Contains less SodiumSodium -72.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +715.5%

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 3.3% 3.5% 0% 0% 23% 20% 27% 52% 32% 289% 0% 13% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +430%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +546.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +970.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +29.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +922.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +20.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +73%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.138mg
~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
25% 74%
Protein: 24.87 g
Fats: 0.9 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.72 g
Other: 0.51 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +229.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +53.1%
Contains more FatsFats +28.6%
~equal in Water ~73.72g

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
28% 23% 49%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.178 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.15 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.315 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -33.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +85.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +135.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cuttlefish Sunfish
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Sunfish Opinion
Calories 79kcal 114kcal Sunfish
Protein 16.24g 24.87g Sunfish
Fats 0.7g 0.9g Sunfish
Vitamin C 5.3mg 1mg Cuttlefish
Net carbs 0.82g 0g Cuttlefish
Carbs 0.82g 0g Cuttlefish
Cholesterol 112mg 86mg Sunfish
Magnesium 30mg 38mg Sunfish
Calcium 90mg 103mg Sunfish
Potassium 354mg 449mg Sunfish
Iron 6.02mg 1.54mg Cuttlefish
Copper 0.587mg 0.385mg Cuttlefish
Zinc 1.73mg 1.99mg Sunfish
Phosphorus 387mg 231mg Cuttlefish
Sodium 372mg 103mg Sunfish
Vitamin A 375IU 58IU Cuttlefish
Vitamin A 113µg 17µg Cuttlefish
Manganese 0.11mg 0.897mg Sunfish
Selenium 44.8µg 16.2µg Cuttlefish
Vitamin B1 0.009mg 0.092mg Sunfish
Vitamin B2 0.91mg 0.085mg Cuttlefish
Vitamin B3 1.216mg 1.462mg Sunfish
Vitamin B5 0.5mg 0.865mg Sunfish
Vitamin B6 0.15mg 0.138mg Cuttlefish
Vitamin B12 3µg 2.31µg Cuttlefish
Folate 16µg 17µg Sunfish
Saturated Fat 0.118g 0.178g Cuttlefish
Monounsaturated Fat 0.081g 0.15g Sunfish
Polyunsaturated fat 0.134g 0.315g Sunfish
Tryptophan 0.182mg 0.279mg Sunfish
Threonine 0.699mg 1.09mg Sunfish
Isoleucine 0.707mg 1.146mg Sunfish
Leucine 1.143mg 2.022mg Sunfish
Lysine 1.213mg 2.284mg Sunfish
Methionine 0.366mg 0.736mg Sunfish
Phenylalanine 0.582mg 0.971mg Sunfish
Valine 0.709mg 1.281mg Sunfish
Histidine 0.312mg 0.732mg Sunfish
Omega-3 - EPA 0.039g 0.047g Sunfish
Omega-3 - DHA 0.066g 0.092g Sunfish
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0.042g Sunfish

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cuttlefish Sunfish
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
36%
Sunfish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
102%
Cuttlefish
66%
Sunfish

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sunfish
Sunfish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sunfish
Sunfish contains less Sodium (difference - 269mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cuttlefish
Cuttlefish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.06g)
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. Sunfish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172003/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.