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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.
Cuttlefish
Cuttlefish
6
:
4
Tilefish
Tilefish
Contains more Calcium +246.2%
Contains more Iron +1841.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +64%
Contains more Zinc +226.4%
Contains more Copper +1028.8%
Contains more Manganese +633.3%
Contains more Potassium +44.6%
Contains less Sodium -84.1%
Contains more Selenium +15%
Equal in Magnesium - 33
Cuttlefish
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 226% 22% 166% 32% 49% 48% 196% 15% 245%
Tilefish
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 12% 24% 102% 46% 8% 15% 18% 2% 281%
Contains more Calcium +246.2%
Contains more Iron +1841.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +64%
Contains more Zinc +226.4%
Contains more Copper +1028.8%
Contains more Manganese +633.3%
Contains more Potassium +44.6%
Contains less Sodium -84.1%
Contains more Selenium +15%
Equal in Magnesium - 33

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
Tilefish
Tilefish
Contains more Vitamin A +443.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +378.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +20%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1455.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +187.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +74%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +100%
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%
Tilefish
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 0% 0% 0% 35% 44% 66% 53% 70% 13% 313% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +443.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +378.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +20%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1455.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +187.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +74%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +100%
Equal in Folate - 17

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cuttlefish
Cuttlefish
3
:
2
Tilefish
Tilefish
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +14.7%
Contains more Other +189.7%
Contains more Protein +50.8%
Contains more Fats +570%
Cuttlefish
16% 81% 2%
Protein: 16.24 g
Fats: 0.7 g
Carbs: 0.82 g
Water: 80.56 g
Other: 1.68 g
Tilefish
24% 5% 70%
Protein: 24.49 g
Fats: 4.69 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 70.24 g
Other: 0.58 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +14.7%
Contains more Other +189.7%
Contains more Protein +50.8%
Contains more Fats +570%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cuttlefish
Cuttlefish
1
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2
Tilefish
Tilefish
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1544.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +829.9%
Cuttlefish
35% 24% 40%
Saturated Fat: 0.118 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.081 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.134 g
Tilefish
25% 39% 36%
Saturated Fat: 0.868 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.332 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.246 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1544.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated 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 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 Tilefish Opinion
Net carbs 0.82g 0g Cuttlefish
Protein 16.24g 24.49g Tilefish
Fats 0.7g 4.69g Tilefish
Carbs 0.82g 0g Cuttlefish
Calories 79kcal 147kcal Tilefish
Calcium 90mg 26mg Cuttlefish
Iron 6.02mg 0.31mg Cuttlefish
Magnesium 30mg 33mg Tilefish
Phosphorus 387mg 236mg Cuttlefish
Potassium 354mg 512mg Tilefish
Sodium 372mg 59mg Tilefish
Zinc 1.73mg 0.53mg Cuttlefish
Copper 0.587mg 0.052mg Cuttlefish
Manganese 0.11mg 0.015mg Cuttlefish
Selenium 44.8µg 51.5µg Tilefish
Vitamin A 375IU 69IU Cuttlefish
Vitamin A RAE 113µg 21µg Cuttlefish
Vitamin C 5.3mg 0mg Cuttlefish
Vitamin B1 0.009mg 0.14mg Tilefish
Vitamin B2 0.91mg 0.19mg Cuttlefish
Vitamin B3 1.216mg 3.5mg Tilefish
Vitamin B5 0.5mg 0.87mg Tilefish
Vitamin B6 0.15mg 0.3mg Tilefish
Folate 16µg 17µg Tilefish
Vitamin B12 3µg 2.5µg Cuttlefish
Tryptophan 0.182mg 0.274mg Tilefish
Threonine 0.699mg 1.074mg Tilefish
Isoleucine 0.707mg 1.128mg Tilefish
Leucine 1.143mg 1.99mg Tilefish
Lysine 1.213mg 2.249mg Tilefish
Methionine 0.366mg 0.725mg Tilefish
Phenylalanine 0.582mg 0.956mg Tilefish
Valine 0.709mg 1.262mg Tilefish
Histidine 0.312mg 0.721mg Tilefish
Cholesterol 112mg 64mg Tilefish
Saturated Fat 0.118g 0.868g Cuttlefish
Omega-3 - DHA 0.066g 0.733g Tilefish
Omega-3 - EPA 0.039g 0.172g Tilefish
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0.143g Tilefish
Monounsaturated Fat 0.081g 1.332g Tilefish
Polyunsaturated fat 0.134g 1.246g Tilefish

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cuttlefish Tilefish
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
50%
Tilefish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
102%
Cuttlefish
51%
Tilefish

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tilefish
Tilefish contains less Sodium (difference - 313mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tilefish
Tilefish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 48mg)
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.