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Cuttlefish vs. Whiting — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Cuttlefish and Whiting?

  • Whiting has less Iron, Vitamin B2, Copper, Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Zinc, Vitamin A RAE, and Selenium than Cuttlefish.
  • Cuttlefish's daily need coverage for Iron is 70% higher.
  • Cuttlefish has 15 times more Vitamin B2 than Whiting. Cuttlefish has 0.91mg of Vitamin B2, while Whiting has 0.06mg.
  • Whiting contains less Sodium.

We used Mollusks, cuttlefish, mixed species, raw and Fish, whiting, 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 +45.2%
Contains more Iron +1333.3%
Contains more Magnesium +11.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +35.8%
Contains more Zinc +226.4%
Contains more Copper +1367.5%
Contains more Potassium +22.6%
Contains less Sodium -64.5%
Contains more Manganese +18.2%
Equal in Magnesium - 27
Equal in Selenium - 41.1
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 19% 16% 20% 123% 39% 18% 15% 14% 17% 225%
Contains more Calcium +45.2%
Contains more Iron +1333.3%
Contains more Magnesium +11.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +35.8%
Contains more Zinc +226.4%
Contains more Copper +1367.5%
Contains more Potassium +22.6%
Contains less Sodium -64.5%
Contains more Manganese +18.2%
Equal in Magnesium - 27
Equal in Selenium - 41.1

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 +193%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1416.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +15.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +655.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +37.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +20%
Equal in Folate - 15
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% 8% 54% 0% 17% 14% 32% 15% 42% 12% 325% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +193%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1416.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +15.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +655.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +37.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +20%
Equal in Folate - 15

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +1300%
Contains more Protein +44.6%
Contains more Fats +141.4%
Equal in Water - 74.71
16% 81% 2%
Protein: 16.24 g
Fats: 0.7 g
Carbs: 0.82 g
Water: 80.56 g
Other: 1.68 g
23% 2% 75%
Protein: 23.48 g
Fats: 1.69 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 74.71 g
Other: 0.12 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +1300%
Contains more Protein +44.6%
Contains more Fats +141.4%
Equal in Water - 74.71

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -70.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +449.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +338.1%
35% 24% 40%
Saturated Fat: 0.118 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.081 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.134 g
28% 31% 41%
Saturated Fat: 0.4 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.445 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.587 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -70.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +449.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +338.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cuttlefish Whiting Opinion
Net carbs 0.82g 0g Cuttlefish
Protein 16.24g 23.48g Whiting
Fats 0.7g 1.69g Whiting
Carbs 0.82g 0g Cuttlefish
Calories 79kcal 116kcal Whiting
Calcium 90mg 62mg Cuttlefish
Iron 6.02mg 0.42mg Cuttlefish
Magnesium 30mg 27mg Cuttlefish
Phosphorus 387mg 285mg Cuttlefish
Potassium 354mg 434mg Whiting
Sodium 372mg 132mg Whiting
Zinc 1.73mg 0.53mg Cuttlefish
Copper 0.587mg 0.04mg Cuttlefish
Manganese 0.11mg 0.13mg Whiting
Selenium 44.8µg 41.1µg Cuttlefish
Vitamin A 375IU 128IU Cuttlefish
Vitamin A RAE 113µg 38µg Cuttlefish
Vitamin E 0.38mg Whiting
Vitamin D 73IU Whiting
Vitamin D 1.8µg Whiting
Vitamin C 5.3mg 0mg Cuttlefish
Vitamin B1 0.009mg 0.068mg Whiting
Vitamin B2 0.91mg 0.06mg Cuttlefish
Vitamin B3 1.216mg 1.67mg Whiting
Vitamin B5 0.5mg 0.25mg Cuttlefish
Vitamin B6 0.15mg 0.18mg Whiting
Folate 16µg 15µg Cuttlefish
Vitamin B12 3µg 2.6µg Cuttlefish
Vitamin K 0.1µg Whiting
Tryptophan 0.182mg 0.263mg Whiting
Threonine 0.699mg 1.029mg Whiting
Isoleucine 0.707mg 1.082mg Whiting
Leucine 1.143mg 1.908mg Whiting
Lysine 1.213mg 2.156mg Whiting
Methionine 0.366mg 0.695mg Whiting
Phenylalanine 0.582mg 0.917mg Whiting
Valine 0.709mg 1.21mg Whiting
Histidine 0.312mg 0.691mg Whiting
Cholesterol 112mg 84mg Whiting
Saturated Fat 0.118g 0.4g Cuttlefish
Omega-3 - DHA 0.066g 0.235g Whiting
Omega-3 - EPA 0.039g 0.283g Whiting
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0.017g Whiting
Monounsaturated Fat 0.081g 0.445g Whiting
Polyunsaturated fat 0.134g 0.587g Whiting

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cuttlefish Whiting
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
44%
Whiting
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
102%
Cuttlefish
50%
Whiting

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Whiting
Whiting contains less Sodium (difference - 240mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Whiting
Whiting is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 28mg)
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 - 0.282g)
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 ($)
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. Whiting - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175161/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.