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Cuttlefish vs. Swordfish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Cuttlefish and Swordfish

  • Cuttlefish has more Iron, Vitamin B2, Copper, Vitamin B12, and Phosphorus, however, Swordfish has more Vitamin B3, Selenium, and Vitamin B6.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Cuttlefish is 70% higher.
  • Swordfish has 14 times less Vitamin B2 than Cuttlefish. Cuttlefish has 0.91mg of Vitamin B2, while Swordfish has 0.063mg.
  • Swordfish is lower in Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Mollusks, cuttlefish, mixed species, raw and Fish, swordfish, 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.
Contains more Calcium +1400%
Contains more Iron +1237.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +27.3%
Contains more Zinc +121.8%
Contains more Copper +1176.1%
Contains more Manganese +746.2%
Contains more Magnesium +16.7%
Contains more Potassium +41%
Contains less Sodium -73.9%
Contains more Selenium +52.9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 226% 22% 166% 32% 49% 48% 196% 15% 245%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 17% 25% 131% 45% 13% 22% 16% 2% 374%
Contains more Calcium +1400%
Contains more Iron +1237.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +27.3%
Contains more Zinc +121.8%
Contains more Copper +1176.1%
Contains more Manganese +746.2%
Contains more Magnesium +16.7%
Contains more Potassium +41%
Contains less Sodium -73.9%
Contains more Selenium +52.9%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +190.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1344.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +19.9%
Contains more Folate +700%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +85.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +888.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +661%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +310%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 8% 49% 498% 0% 23% 15% 174% 26% 142% 2% 203% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +190.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1344.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +19.9%
Contains more Folate +700%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +85.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +888.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +661%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +310%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +18%
Contains more Other +366.7%
Contains more Protein +44.4%
Contains more Fats +1032.9%
16% 81% 2%
Protein: 16.24 g
Fats: 0.7 g
Carbs: 0.82 g
Water: 80.56 g
Other: 1.68 g
23% 8% 68%
Protein: 23.45 g
Fats: 7.93 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.26 g
Other: 0.36 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +18%
Contains more Other +366.7%
Contains more Protein +44.4%
Contains more Fats +1032.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4275.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +920.9%
35% 24% 40%
Saturated Fat: 0.118 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.081 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.134 g
28% 52% 20%
Saturated Fat: 1.911 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.544 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.368 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4275.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +920.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cuttlefish Swordfish Opinion
Net carbs 0.82g 0g Cuttlefish
Protein 16.24g 23.45g Swordfish
Fats 0.7g 7.93g Swordfish
Carbs 0.82g 0g Cuttlefish
Calories 79kcal 172kcal Swordfish
Calcium 90mg 6mg Cuttlefish
Iron 6.02mg 0.45mg Cuttlefish
Magnesium 30mg 35mg Swordfish
Phosphorus 387mg 304mg Cuttlefish
Potassium 354mg 499mg Swordfish
Sodium 372mg 97mg Swordfish
Zinc 1.73mg 0.78mg Cuttlefish
Copper 0.587mg 0.046mg Cuttlefish
Manganese 0.11mg 0.013mg Cuttlefish
Selenium 44.8µg 68.5µg Swordfish
Vitamin A 375IU 129IU Cuttlefish
Vitamin A RAE 113µg 43µg Cuttlefish
Vitamin E 2.41mg Swordfish
Vitamin D 666IU Swordfish
Vitamin D 16.6µg Swordfish
Vitamin C 5.3mg 0mg Cuttlefish
Vitamin B1 0.009mg 0.089mg Swordfish
Vitamin B2 0.91mg 0.063mg Cuttlefish
Vitamin B3 1.216mg 9.254mg Swordfish
Vitamin B5 0.5mg 0.417mg Cuttlefish
Vitamin B6 0.15mg 0.615mg Swordfish
Folate 16µg 2µg Cuttlefish
Vitamin B12 3µg 1.62µg Cuttlefish
Vitamin K 0.1µg Swordfish
Tryptophan 0.182mg 0.265mg Swordfish
Threonine 0.699mg 1.035mg Swordfish
Isoleucine 0.707mg 1.088mg Swordfish
Leucine 1.143mg 1.919mg Swordfish
Lysine 1.213mg 2.168mg Swordfish
Methionine 0.366mg 0.699mg Swordfish
Phenylalanine 0.582mg 0.922mg Swordfish
Valine 0.709mg 1.216mg Swordfish
Histidine 0.312mg 0.695mg Swordfish
Cholesterol 112mg 78mg Swordfish
Trans Fat 0.056g Cuttlefish
Saturated Fat 0.118g 1.911g Cuttlefish
Omega-3 - DHA 0.066g 0.772g Swordfish
Omega-3 - EPA 0.039g 0.127g Swordfish
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0.168g Swordfish
Monounsaturated Fat 0.081g 3.544g Swordfish
Polyunsaturated fat 0.134g 1.368g Swordfish
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.022g Swordfish

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Cuttlefish Swordfish
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
95%
Swordfish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
102%
Cuttlefish
64%
Swordfish

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Swordfish
Swordfish contains less Sodium (difference - 275mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Swordfish
Swordfish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 34mg)
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 - 1.793g)
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 ($)
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. Swordfish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173704/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.