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 CalciumCalcium | +1400% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1237.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1176.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +121.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +27.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +746.2% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +16.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +41% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -73.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +190.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1344.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +19.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +85.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +700% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +888.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +661% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +310% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
16.24 g
Fats:
0.7 g
Carbs:
0.82 g
Water:
80.56 g
Other:
1.68 g
Protein:
23.45 g
Fats:
7.93 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
68.26 g
Other:
0.36 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +18% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +366.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +44.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1032.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.118 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.081 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.134 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
1.911 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
3.544 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.368 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -93.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +4275.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 79kcal | 172kcal |
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| Protein | 16.24g | 23.45g |
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| Fats | 0.7g | 7.93g |
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| Vitamin C | 5.3mg | 0mg |
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| Net carbs | 0.82g | 0g |
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| Carbs | 0.82g | 0g |
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| Cholesterol | 112mg | 78mg |
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| Vitamin D | 666IU |
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| Magnesium | 30mg | 35mg |
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| Calcium | 90mg | 6mg |
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| Potassium | 354mg | 499mg |
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| Iron | 6.02mg | 0.45mg |
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| Copper | 0.587mg | 0.046mg |
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| Zinc | 1.73mg | 0.78mg |
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| Phosphorus | 387mg | 304mg |
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| Sodium | 372mg | 97mg |
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| Vitamin A | 375IU | 129IU |
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| Vitamin A | 113µg | 43µg |
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| Vitamin E | 2.41mg |
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| Vitamin D | 16.6µg |
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| Manganese | 0.11mg | 0.013mg |
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| Selenium | 44.8µg | 68.5µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.009mg | 0.089mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.91mg | 0.063mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.216mg | 9.254mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.5mg | 0.417mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.15mg | 0.615mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 3µg | 1.62µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.1µg |
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| Folate | 16µg | 2µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.056g |
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| Choline | 77.5mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.118g | 1.911g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.081g | 3.544g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.134g | 1.368g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.182mg | 0.265mg |
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| Threonine | 0.699mg | 1.035mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.707mg | 1.088mg |
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| Leucine | 1.143mg | 1.919mg |
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| Lysine | 1.213mg | 2.168mg |
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| Methionine | 0.366mg | 0.699mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.582mg | 0.922mg |
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| Valine | 0.709mg | 1.216mg |
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| Histidine | 0.312mg | 0.695mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.039g | 0.127g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.066g | 0.772g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.006g | 0.168g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.022g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| 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%
91%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
102%
64%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Swordfish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 34mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Swordfish contains less Sodium (difference - 275mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cuttlefish is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cuttlefish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.793g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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.