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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.
Contains more Calcium +172.7%
Contains more Iron +1180.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +11.8%
Contains more Zinc +36.2%
Contains more Copper +538%
Contains more Manganese +27.9%
Contains more Selenium +176.5%
Contains more Magnesium +40%
Contains more Potassium +14.7%
Contains less Sodium -82.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 226% 22% 166% 32% 49% 48% 196% 15% 245%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 18% 30% 149% 36% 9% 35% 31% 12% 89%
Contains more Calcium +172.7%
Contains more Iron +1180.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +11.8%
Contains more Zinc +36.2%
Contains more Copper +538%
Contains more Manganese +27.9%
Contains more Selenium +176.5%
Contains more Magnesium +40%
Contains more Potassium +14.7%
Contains less Sodium -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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +186.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +490.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +212.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1800%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +216.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +73%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +130.7%
Equal in Folate - 17
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 8% 0% 0% 0% 43% 36% 73% 52% 80% 13% 120% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +186.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +490.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +212.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1800%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +216.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +73%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +130.7%
Equal in Folate - 17

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +23.8%
Contains more Protein +50.7%
Contains more Fats +972.9%
Contains more Other +74.4%
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 Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +23.8%
Contains more Protein +50.7%
Contains more Fats +972.9%
Contains more Other +74.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3059.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1956%
35% 24% 40%
Saturated Fat: 0.118 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.081 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.134 g
18% 40% 43%
Saturated Fat: 1.162 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.559 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.755 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3059.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated 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 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 Whitefish Opinion
Net carbs 0.82g 0g Cuttlefish
Protein 16.24g 24.47g Whitefish
Fats 0.7g 7.51g Whitefish
Carbs 0.82g 0g Cuttlefish
Calories 79kcal 172kcal Whitefish
Calcium 90mg 33mg Cuttlefish
Iron 6.02mg 0.47mg Cuttlefish
Magnesium 30mg 42mg Whitefish
Phosphorus 387mg 346mg Cuttlefish
Potassium 354mg 406mg Whitefish
Sodium 372mg 65mg Whitefish
Zinc 1.73mg 1.27mg Cuttlefish
Copper 0.587mg 0.092mg Cuttlefish
Manganese 0.11mg 0.086mg Cuttlefish
Selenium 44.8µg 16.2µg Cuttlefish
Vitamin A 375IU 131IU Cuttlefish
Vitamin A RAE 113µg 39µg Cuttlefish
Vitamin C 5.3mg 0mg 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
Folate 16µg 17µg Whitefish
Vitamin B12 3µg 0.96µg Cuttlefish
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
Cholesterol 112mg 77mg Whitefish
Saturated Fat 0.118g 1.162g Cuttlefish
Omega-3 - DHA 0.066g 1.206g Whitefish
Omega-3 - EPA 0.039g 0.406g Whitefish
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0.209g Whitefish
Monounsaturated Fat 0.081g 2.559g Whitefish
Polyunsaturated fat 0.134g 2.755g Whitefish

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cuttlefish Whitefish
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
35%
Whitefish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
102%
Cuttlefish
41%
Whitefish

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Whitefish
Whitefish contains less Sodium (difference - 307mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Whitefish
Whitefish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 35mg)
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.