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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +223.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +13.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -77.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +15.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +500% |
| Contains more IronIron | +283.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +524.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +84% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +39.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +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.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1666.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +463.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +98% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +206.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +533.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +1225% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +109.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +120.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +700% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
23.85 g
Fats:
17.81 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
53.27 g
Other:
5.07 g
Protein:
16.24 g
Fats:
0.7 g
Carbs:
0.82 g
Water:
80.56 g
Other:
1.68 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +46.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +2444.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +201.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +51.2% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.176 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.3 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.118 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.081 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.134 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +8549.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +3109% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated 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.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 19µg | 3µg | 667% |
| Iron | 1.57mg | 6.02mg | 56% |
| Copper | 0.094mg | 0.587mg | 55% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.412mg | 0.91mg | 38% |
| Vitamin B3 | 6.85mg | 1.216mg | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.3g | 0.134g | 28% |
| Fats | 17.81g | 0.7g | 26% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.46mg | 0.15mg | 24% |
| Saturated fat | 4.176g | 0.118g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 7.006g | 0.081g | 17% |
| Magnesium | 97mg | 30mg | 16% |
| Phosphorus | 278mg | 387mg | 16% |
| Protein | 23.85g | 16.24g | 15% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.159mg | 0.009mg | 13% |
| Sodium | 83mg | 372mg | 13% |
| Cholesterol | 75mg | 112mg | 12% |
| Selenium | 51.6µg | 44.8µg | 12% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.99mg | 0.5mg | 10% |
| Calories | 262kcal | 79kcal | 9% |
| Calcium | 15mg | 90mg | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 54µg | 113µg | 7% |
| Zinc | 0.94mg | 1.73mg | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 5.3mg | 5% |
| Manganese | 0.02mg | 0.11mg | 4% |
| Folate | 2µg | 16µg | 4% |
| Potassium | 401mg | 354mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 0g | 0.82g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 0.82g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.267mg | 0.182mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.045mg | 0.699mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.099mg | 0.707mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.938mg | 1.143mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.19mg | 1.213mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.706mg | 0.366mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.931mg | 0.582mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.228mg | 0.709mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.702mg | 0.312mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.504g | 0.039g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.699g | 0.066g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.106g | 0.006g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
217%
57%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
102%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mackerel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 37mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mackerel contains less Sodium (difference - 289mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cuttlefish is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.058g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cuttlefish is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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.