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Cuttlefish vs. Tilefish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between cuttlefish and tilefish?

  • Cuttlefish is richer in iron, copper, vitamin B2, phosphorus, and vitamin B12, yet tilefish is richer in vitamin B3, selenium, and vitamin B6.
  • Cuttlefish's daily need coverage for iron is 71% higher.
  • Cuttlefish has 11 times more copper than tilefish. Cuttlefish has 0.587mg of copper, while tilefish has 0.052mg.
  • Tilefish contains less sodium.

We used Mollusks, cuttlefish, mixed species, raw and Fish, tilefish, cooked, dry heat types in this comparison.

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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 24% 7.8% 45% 12% 17% 14% 101% 7.7% 2% 281%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +246.2%
Contains more IronIron +1841.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +1028.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +226.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +64%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +633.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +44.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -84.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +15%
~equal in Magnesium ~33mg

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% 7% 0% 0% 35% 44% 66% 52% 69% 313% 0% 13% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +438.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +378.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +20%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1455.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +187.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +74%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +100%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~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
24% 5% 70%
Protein: 24.49 g
Fats: 4.69 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 70.24 g
Other: 0.58 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +14.7%
Contains more OtherOther +189.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +50.8%
Contains more FatsFats +570%

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
25% 39% 36%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.868 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.332 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.246 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -86.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1544.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +829.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cuttlefish Tilefish
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Tilefish DV% diff.
Iron 6.02mg 0.31mg 71%
Copper 0.587mg 0.052mg 59%
Vitamin B2 0.91mg 0.19mg 55%
Phosphorus 387mg 236mg 22%
Vitamin B12 3µg 2.5µg 21%
Protein 16.24g 24.49g 17%
Cholesterol 112mg 64mg 16%
Sodium 372mg 59mg 14%
Vitamin B3 1.216mg 3.5mg 14%
Selenium 44.8µg 51.5µg 12%
Vitamin B6 0.15mg 0.3mg 12%
Zinc 1.73mg 0.53mg 11%
Vitamin B1 0.009mg 0.14mg 11%
Vitamin A 113µg 21µg 10%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.134g 1.246g 7%
Vitamin B5 0.5mg 0.87mg 7%
Calcium 90mg 26mg 6%
Vitamin C 5.3mg 0mg 6%
Fats 0.7g 4.69g 6%
Potassium 354mg 512mg 5%
Manganese 0.11mg 0.015mg 4%
Saturated fat 0.118g 0.868g 3%
Monounsaturated fat 0.081g 1.332g 3%
Calories 79kcal 147kcal 3%
Magnesium 30mg 33mg 1%
Carbs 0.82g 0g 0%
Net carbs 0.82g 0g N/A
Folate 16µg 17µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.182mg 0.274mg 0%
Threonine 0.699mg 1.074mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.707mg 1.128mg 0%
Leucine 1.143mg 1.99mg 0%
Lysine 1.213mg 2.249mg 0%
Methionine 0.366mg 0.725mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.582mg 0.956mg 0%
Valine 0.709mg 1.262mg 0%
Histidine 0.312mg 0.721mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.039g 0.172g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.066g 0.733g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0.143g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cuttlefish Tilefish
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
46%
Tilefish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
102%
Cuttlefish
51%
Tilefish

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tilefish
Tilefish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 48mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tilefish
Tilefish contains less Sodium (difference - 313mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cuttlefish
Cuttlefish is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.75g)
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. Tilefish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175152/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.