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Cuttlefish vs. Whitefish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between cuttlefish and whitefish?

  • Cuttlefish is richer in vitamin B12, iron, vitamin B2, copper, and selenium, yet whitefish is richer in vitamin B3, vitamin B6, and vitamin B1.
  • Cuttlefish's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 85% higher.
  • Cuttlefish has 13 times more iron than whitefish. Cuttlefish has 6.02mg of iron, while whitefish has 0.47mg.
  • Whitefish contains less sodium.

We used Mollusks, cuttlefish, mixed species, raw and Fish, whitefish, mixed species, 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 30% 9.9% 36% 18% 31% 35% 148% 8.5% 11% 88%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +172.7%
Contains more IronIron +1180.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +538%
Contains more ZincZinc +36.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +11.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +27.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +176.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +40%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +14.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -82.5%

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% 13% 0% 0% 43% 36% 72% 52% 80% 120% 0% 13% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +189.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +490.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +212.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1800%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +216.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +73%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +130.7%
~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% 8% 65% 3%
Protein: 24.47 g
Fats: 7.51 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 65.09 g
Other: 2.93 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +23.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +50.7%
Contains more FatsFats +972.9%
Contains more OtherOther +74.4%

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
18% 40% 43%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.162 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.559 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.755 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -89.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +3059.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1956%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cuttlefish Whitefish
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 Whitefish DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 3µg 0.96µg 85%
Iron 6.02mg 0.47mg 69%
Vitamin B2 0.91mg 0.154mg 58%
Copper 0.587mg 0.092mg 55%
Selenium 44.8µg 16.2µg 52%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.134g 2.755g 17%
Protein 16.24g 24.47g 16%
Vitamin B3 1.216mg 3.846mg 16%
Vitamin B6 0.15mg 0.346mg 15%
Vitamin B1 0.009mg 0.171mg 14%
Sodium 372mg 65mg 13%
Cholesterol 112mg 77mg 12%
Fats 0.7g 7.51g 10%
Vitamin A 113µg 39µg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.5mg 0.865mg 7%
Calcium 90mg 33mg 6%
Phosphorus 387mg 346mg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 0.081g 2.559g 6%
Vitamin C 5.3mg 0mg 6%
Saturated fat 0.118g 1.162g 5%
Calories 79kcal 172kcal 5%
Zinc 1.73mg 1.27mg 4%
Magnesium 30mg 42mg 3%
Potassium 354mg 406mg 2%
Manganese 0.11mg 0.086mg 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 1.073mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.707mg 1.128mg 0%
Leucine 1.143mg 1.989mg 0%
Lysine 1.213mg 2.248mg 0%
Methionine 0.366mg 0.724mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.582mg 0.955mg 0%
Valine 0.709mg 1.261mg 0%
Histidine 0.312mg 0.721mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.039g 0.406g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.066g 1.206g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0.209g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cuttlefish Whitefish
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
33%
Whitefish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
102%
Cuttlefish
41%
Whitefish

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Whitefish
Whitefish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 35mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Whitefish
Whitefish contains less Sodium (difference - 307mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cuttlefish
Cuttlefish is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.044g)
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. Whitefish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174246/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.