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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% 23% 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% 7.9% 0% 0% 43% 36% 72% 52% 80% 120% 0% 13% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +186.3%
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 Opinion
Calories 79kcal 172kcal Whitefish
Protein 16.24g 24.47g Whitefish
Fats 0.7g 7.51g Whitefish
Vitamin C 5.3mg 0mg Cuttlefish
Net carbs 0.82g 0g Cuttlefish
Carbs 0.82g 0g Cuttlefish
Cholesterol 112mg 77mg Whitefish
Magnesium 30mg 42mg Whitefish
Calcium 90mg 33mg Cuttlefish
Potassium 354mg 406mg Whitefish
Iron 6.02mg 0.47mg Cuttlefish
Copper 0.587mg 0.092mg Cuttlefish
Zinc 1.73mg 1.27mg Cuttlefish
Phosphorus 387mg 346mg Cuttlefish
Sodium 372mg 65mg Whitefish
Vitamin A 375IU 131IU Cuttlefish
Vitamin A 113µg 39µg Cuttlefish
Manganese 0.11mg 0.086mg Cuttlefish
Selenium 44.8µg 16.2µg Cuttlefish
Vitamin B1 0.009mg 0.171mg Whitefish
Vitamin B2 0.91mg 0.154mg Cuttlefish
Vitamin B3 1.216mg 3.846mg Whitefish
Vitamin B5 0.5mg 0.865mg Whitefish
Vitamin B6 0.15mg 0.346mg Whitefish
Vitamin B12 3µg 0.96µg Cuttlefish
Folate 16µg 17µg Whitefish
Saturated Fat 0.118g 1.162g Cuttlefish
Monounsaturated Fat 0.081g 2.559g Whitefish
Polyunsaturated fat 0.134g 2.755g Whitefish
Tryptophan 0.182mg 0.274mg Whitefish
Threonine 0.699mg 1.073mg Whitefish
Isoleucine 0.707mg 1.128mg Whitefish
Leucine 1.143mg 1.989mg Whitefish
Lysine 1.213mg 2.248mg Whitefish
Methionine 0.366mg 0.724mg Whitefish
Phenylalanine 0.582mg 0.955mg Whitefish
Valine 0.709mg 1.261mg Whitefish
Histidine 0.312mg 0.721mg Whitefish
Omega-3 - EPA 0.039g 0.406g Whitefish
Omega-3 - DHA 0.066g 1.206g Whitefish
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0.209g Whitefish

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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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
56%
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.