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Sardine vs. Cuttlefish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Sardine and Cuttlefish

  • Sardine has more Vitamin B12, Calcium, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, and Selenium, while Cuttlefish has more Vitamin B2, Copper, Iron, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Sardine's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 248% higher.
  • Cuttlefish contains 4 times less Vitamin B3 than Sardine. Sardine contains 5.245mg of Vitamin B3, while Cuttlefish contains 1.216mg.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Cuttlefish is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Fish, sardine, Atlantic, canned in oil, drained solids with bone 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 Calcium +324.4%
Contains more Magnesium +30%
Contains more Phosphorus +26.6%
Contains more Potassium +12.1%
Contains less Sodium -17.5%
Contains more Selenium +17.6%
Contains more Iron +106.2%
Contains more Zinc +32.1%
Contains more Copper +215.6%
Equal in Manganese - 0.11
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 115% 110% 28% 210% 36% 41% 36% 62% 15% 288%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 226% 22% 166% 32% 49% 48% 196% 15% 245%
Contains more Calcium +324.4%
Contains more Magnesium +30%
Contains more Phosphorus +26.6%
Contains more Potassium +12.1%
Contains less Sodium -17.5%
Contains more Selenium +17.6%
Contains more Iron +106.2%
Contains more Zinc +32.1%
Contains more Copper +215.6%
Equal in Manganese - 0.11

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 B1 +788.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +331.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +28.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +11.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +198%
Contains more Vitamin A +247.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +300.9%
Contains more Folate +60%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 41% 144% 0% 20% 53% 99% 39% 39% 8% 1118% 7%
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 +788.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +331.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +28.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +11.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +198%
Contains more Vitamin A +247.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +300.9%
Contains more Folate +60%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +51.6%
Contains more Fats +1535.7%
Contains more Other +157.1%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +35.1%
25% 11% 60% 4%
Protein: 24.62 g
Fats: 11.45 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.61 g
Other: 4.32 g
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 +51.6%
Contains more Fats +1535.7%
Contains more Other +157.1%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +35.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4676.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3741.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.3%
14% 37% 49%
Saturated Fat: 1.528 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.869 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.148 g
35% 24% 40%
Saturated Fat: 0.118 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.081 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.134 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4676.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3741.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sardine Cuttlefish Opinion
Net carbs 0g 0.82g Cuttlefish
Protein 24.62g 16.24g Sardine
Fats 11.45g 0.7g Sardine
Carbs 0g 0.82g Cuttlefish
Calories 208kcal 79kcal Sardine
Calcium 382mg 90mg Sardine
Iron 2.92mg 6.02mg Cuttlefish
Magnesium 39mg 30mg Sardine
Phosphorus 490mg 387mg Sardine
Potassium 397mg 354mg Sardine
Sodium 307mg 372mg Sardine
Zinc 1.31mg 1.73mg Cuttlefish
Copper 0.186mg 0.587mg Cuttlefish
Manganese 0.108mg 0.11mg Cuttlefish
Selenium 52.7µg 44.8µg Sardine
Vitamin A 108IU 375IU Cuttlefish
Vitamin A RAE 32µg 113µg Cuttlefish
Vitamin E 2.04mg Sardine
Vitamin D 193IU Sardine
Vitamin D 4.8µg Sardine
Vitamin C 0mg 5.3mg Cuttlefish
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.009mg Sardine
Vitamin B2 0.227mg 0.91mg Cuttlefish
Vitamin B3 5.245mg 1.216mg Sardine
Vitamin B5 0.642mg 0.5mg Sardine
Vitamin B6 0.167mg 0.15mg Sardine
Folate 10µg 16µg Cuttlefish
Vitamin B12 8.94µg 3µg Sardine
Vitamin K 2.6µg Sardine
Tryptophan 0.276mg 0.182mg Sardine
Threonine 1.079mg 0.699mg Sardine
Isoleucine 1.134mg 0.707mg Sardine
Leucine 2.001mg 1.143mg Sardine
Lysine 2.26mg 1.213mg Sardine
Methionine 0.729mg 0.366mg Sardine
Phenylalanine 0.961mg 0.582mg Sardine
Valine 1.268mg 0.709mg Sardine
Histidine 0.725mg 0.312mg Sardine
Cholesterol 142mg 112mg Cuttlefish
Saturated Fat 1.528g 0.118g Cuttlefish
Omega-3 - DHA 0.509g 0.066g Sardine
Omega-3 - EPA 0.473g 0.039g Sardine
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.006g Cuttlefish
Monounsaturated Fat 3.869g 0.081g Sardine
Polyunsaturated fat 5.148g 0.134g Sardine

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Sardine 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
131%
Sardine
61%
Cuttlefish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
94%
Sardine
102%
Cuttlefish

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Sardine
Sardine contains less Sodium (difference - 65mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sardine
Sardine is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cuttlefish
Cuttlefish is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cuttlefish
Cuttlefish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cuttlefish
Cuttlefish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.41g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cuttlefish
Cuttlefish is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Sardine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175139/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.