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Cuttlefish vs. Turbot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between cuttlefish and turbot

  • Cuttlefish has more iron, vitamin B2, copper, phosphorus, vitamin B12, and zinc; however, turbot is higher in vitamin B3 and magnesium.
  • Cuttlefish covers your daily iron needs 70% more than turbot.
  • Turbot contains 12 times less copper than cuttlefish. Cuttlefish contains 0.587mg of copper, while turbot contains 0.047mg.
  • Turbot has less sodium.

Food varieties used in this article are Mollusks, cuttlefish, mixed species, raw and Fish, turbot, european, 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%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 46% 6.9% 27% 17% 16% 7.6% 71% 25% 2.9% 255%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +291.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +16.1%
Contains more IronIron +1208.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +1148.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +517.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +134.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +400%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +116.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -48.4%
~equal in Selenium ~46.8µg

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%
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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 5.7% 4% 0% 0% 19% 22% 50% 39% 56% 318% 0% 6.8% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +211.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +841.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +838.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +18.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +77.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +744.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +120.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +31.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +61.3%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~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
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21% 4% 70% 5%
Protein: 20.58 g
Fats: 3.78 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 70.45 g
Other: 5.19 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +14.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +26.7%
Contains more FatsFats +440%
Contains more OtherOther +208.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cuttlefish Turbot
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 Turbot DV% diff.
Iron 6.02mg 0.46mg 70%
Vitamin B2 0.91mg 0.097mg 63%
Copper 0.587mg 0.047mg 60%
Phosphorus 387mg 165mg 32%
Vitamin B12 3µg 2.54µg 19%
Cholesterol 112mg 62mg 17%
Zinc 1.73mg 0.28mg 13%
Vitamin A 113µg 12µg 11%
Vitamin B3 1.216mg 2.679mg 9%
Protein 16.24g 20.58g 9%
Magnesium 30mg 65mg 8%
Sodium 372mg 192mg 8%
Vitamin B6 0.15mg 0.242mg 7%
Calcium 90mg 23mg 7%
Vitamin B1 0.009mg 0.076mg 6%
Fats 0.7g 3.78g 5%
Vitamin C 5.3mg 1.7mg 4%
Manganese 0.11mg 0.022mg 4%
Selenium 44.8µg 46.8µg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.5mg 0.658mg 3%
Folate 16µg 9µg 2%
Calories 79kcal 122kcal 2%
Potassium 354mg 305mg 1%
Saturated fat 0.118g 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.134g 1%
Carbs 0.82g 0g 0%
Net carbs 0.82g 0g N/A
Monounsaturated fat 0.081g 0%
Tryptophan 0.182mg 0.23mg 0%
Threonine 0.699mg 0.902mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.707mg 0.948mg 0%
Leucine 1.143mg 1.672mg 0%
Lysine 1.213mg 1.89mg 0%
Methionine 0.366mg 0.609mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.582mg 0.803mg 0%
Valine 0.709mg 1.06mg 0%
Histidine 0.312mg 0.606mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.039g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.066g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cuttlefish Turbot
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
40%
Turbot
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
102%
Cuttlefish
47%
Turbot

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turbot
Turbot is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 50mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turbot
Turbot contains less Sodium (difference - 180mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turbot
Turbot is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.118g)
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. Turbot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174245/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.