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Mackerel vs. Cuttlefish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Mackerel and Cuttlefish

  • Mackerel has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, and Magnesium, however, Cuttlefish is richer in Iron, Copper, Vitamin B2, and Phosphorus.
  • Mackerel covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 667% more than Cuttlefish.
  • Cuttlefish has 35 times less Saturated Fat than Mackerel. Mackerel has 4.176g of Saturated Fat, while Cuttlefish has 0.118g.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, cooked, dry heat and Mollusks, cuttlefish, mixed species, raw.

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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.
Mackerel
Mackerel
4
:
6
Cuttlefish
Cuttlefish
Contains more Magnesium +223.3%
Contains more Potassium +13.3%
Contains less Sodium -77.7%
Contains more Selenium +15.2%
Contains more Calcium +500%
Contains more Iron +283.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +39.2%
Contains more Zinc +84%
Contains more Copper +524.5%
Contains more Manganese +450%
Mackerel
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 59% 70% 120% 36% 11% 26% 32% 3% 282%
Cuttlefish
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 226% 22% 166% 32% 49% 48% 196% 15% 245%
Contains more Magnesium +223.3%
Contains more Potassium +13.3%
Contains less Sodium -77.7%
Contains more Selenium +15.2%
Contains more Calcium +500%
Contains more Iron +283.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +39.2%
Contains more Zinc +84%
Contains more Copper +524.5%
Contains more Manganese +450%

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.
Mackerel
Mackerel
5
:
4
Cuttlefish
Cuttlefish
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1666.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +463.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +98%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +206.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +533.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +108.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +1225%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +120.9%
Contains more Folate +700%
Mackerel
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 11% 0% 0% 2% 40% 96% 129% 60% 107% 2% 2375% 0%
Cuttlefish
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%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1666.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +463.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +98%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +206.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +533.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +108.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +1225%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +120.9%
Contains more Folate +700%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mackerel
Mackerel
3
:
2
Cuttlefish
Cuttlefish
Contains more Protein +46.9%
Contains more Fats +2444.3%
Contains more Other +201.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +51.2%
Mackerel
24% 18% 53% 5%
Protein: 23.85 g
Fats: 17.81 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.27 g
Other: 5.07 g
Cuttlefish
16% 81% 2%
Protein: 16.24 g
Fats: 0.7 g
Carbs: 0.82 g
Water: 80.56 g
Other: 1.68 g
Contains more Protein +46.9%
Contains more Fats +2444.3%
Contains more Other +201.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +51.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mackerel
Mackerel
2
:
1
Cuttlefish
Cuttlefish
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +8549.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3109%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.2%
Mackerel
27% 45% 28%
Saturated Fat: 4.176 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.3 g
Cuttlefish
35% 24% 40%
Saturated Fat: 0.118 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.081 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.134 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +8549.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3109%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mackerel Cuttlefish Opinion
Net carbs 0g 0.82g Cuttlefish
Protein 23.85g 16.24g Mackerel
Fats 17.81g 0.7g Mackerel
Carbs 0g 0.82g Cuttlefish
Calories 262kcal 79kcal Mackerel
Calcium 15mg 90mg Cuttlefish
Iron 1.57mg 6.02mg Cuttlefish
Magnesium 97mg 30mg Mackerel
Phosphorus 278mg 387mg Cuttlefish
Potassium 401mg 354mg Mackerel
Sodium 83mg 372mg Mackerel
Zinc 0.94mg 1.73mg Cuttlefish
Copper 0.094mg 0.587mg Cuttlefish
Manganese 0.02mg 0.11mg Cuttlefish
Selenium 51.6µg 44.8µg Mackerel
Vitamin A 180IU 375IU Cuttlefish
Vitamin A RAE 54µg 113µg Cuttlefish
Vitamin C 0.4mg 5.3mg Cuttlefish
Vitamin B1 0.159mg 0.009mg Mackerel
Vitamin B2 0.412mg 0.91mg Cuttlefish
Vitamin B3 6.85mg 1.216mg Mackerel
Vitamin B5 0.99mg 0.5mg Mackerel
Vitamin B6 0.46mg 0.15mg Mackerel
Folate 2µg 16µg Cuttlefish
Vitamin B12 19µg 3µg Mackerel
Tryptophan 0.267mg 0.182mg Mackerel
Threonine 1.045mg 0.699mg Mackerel
Isoleucine 1.099mg 0.707mg Mackerel
Leucine 1.938mg 1.143mg Mackerel
Lysine 2.19mg 1.213mg Mackerel
Methionine 0.706mg 0.366mg Mackerel
Phenylalanine 0.931mg 0.582mg Mackerel
Valine 1.228mg 0.709mg Mackerel
Histidine 0.702mg 0.312mg Mackerel
Cholesterol 75mg 112mg Mackerel
Saturated Fat 4.176g 0.118g Cuttlefish
Omega-3 - DHA 0.699g 0.066g Mackerel
Omega-3 - EPA 0.504g 0.039g Mackerel
Omega-3 - DPA 0.106g 0.006g Mackerel
Monounsaturated Fat 7.006g 0.081g Mackerel
Polyunsaturated fat 4.3g 0.134g Mackerel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mackerel Cuttlefish
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
235%
Mackerel
61%
Cuttlefish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
Mackerel
102%
Cuttlefish

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Mackerel
Mackerel contains less Sodium (difference - 289mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 37mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cuttlefish
Cuttlefish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.058g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cuttlefish
Cuttlefish is cheaper (difference - $7)
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 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. Mackerel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175120/nutrients
  2. Cuttlefish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174215/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.