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Cuttlefish vs. Trout — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between cuttlefish and trout

  • Cuttlefish has more iron, vitamin B2, copper, selenium, and phosphorus; however, trout has more vitamin B12, vitamin B3, vitamin B5, and vitamin B6.
  • Daily need coverage for iron for cuttlefish is 71% higher.
  • Trout has 11 times less copper than cuttlefish. Cuttlefish has 0.587mg of copper, while trout has 0.055mg.
  • Trout is lower in cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Mollusks, cuttlefish, mixed species, raw and Fish, trout, rainbow, farmed, 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%
Trout
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 21% 9% 40% 14% 18% 15% 116% 8% 1.7% 153%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +200%
Contains more IronIron +1572.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +967.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +220.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +43.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +746.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +59.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +27.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -83.6%
~equal in Magnesium ~30mg

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%
Trout
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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 9.7% 33% 56% 285% 36% 25% 125% 119% 89% 514% 0.25% 9% 42%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +82.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +13%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +750.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1488.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +446.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +298%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +157.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +37%

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
Trout
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24% 7% 69%
Protein: 23.8 g
Fats: 7.38 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.72 g
Other: 0.1 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +17.2%
Contains more OtherOther +1580%
Contains more ProteinProtein +46.6%
Contains more FatsFats +954.3%

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
Trout
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28% 41% 31%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.651 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.363 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.799 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -92.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2817.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1242.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cuttlefish Trout DV% diff.
Vitamin D 19µg 95%
Vitamin D 759IU 95%
Iron 6.02mg 0.36mg 71%
Vitamin B2 0.91mg 0.107mg 62%
Copper 0.587mg 0.055mg 59%
Vitamin B12 3µg 4.11µg 46%
Vitamin B3 1.216mg 6.646mg 34%
Selenium 44.8µg 28.1µg 30%
Vitamin B5 0.5mg 1.99mg 30%
Vitamin E 2.79mg 19%
Vitamin B6 0.15mg 0.386mg 18%
Phosphorus 387mg 270mg 17%
Protein 16.24g 23.8g 15%
Cholesterol 112mg 70mg 14%
Choline 77.6mg 14%
Sodium 372mg 61mg 14%
Vitamin B1 0.009mg 0.143mg 11%
Zinc 1.73mg 0.54mg 11%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.134g 1.799g 11%
Fats 0.7g 7.38g 10%
Saturated fat 0.118g 1.651g 7%
Calcium 90mg 30mg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 0.081g 2.363g 6%
Calories 79kcal 168kcal 4%
Manganese 0.11mg 0.013mg 4%
Potassium 354mg 450mg 3%
Vitamin C 5.3mg 2.9mg 3%
Vitamin A 113µg 100µg 1%
Folate 16µg 12µg 1%
Carbs 0.82g 0g 0%
Net carbs 0.82g 0g N/A
Magnesium 30mg 30mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0%
Trans fat 0.056g N/A
Tryptophan 0.182mg 0.279mg 0%
Threonine 0.699mg 1.092mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.707mg 1.148mg 0%
Leucine 1.143mg 2.025mg 0%
Lysine 1.213mg 2.287mg 0%
Methionine 0.366mg 0.738mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.582mg 0.973mg 0%
Valine 0.709mg 1.283mg 0%
Histidine 0.312mg 0.733mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.039g 0.259g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.066g 0.616g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0.109g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.047g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cuttlefish Trout
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
103%
Trout
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
102%
Cuttlefish
40%
Trout

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Trout
Trout is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 42mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Trout
Trout contains less Sodium (difference - 311mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Trout
Trout is relatively richer in vitamins
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 - 1.533g)
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 ($)

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. Trout - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173718/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.