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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, and iron.
  • Sardine's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 248% higher.
  • Cuttlefish contains 13 times less saturated fat than sardine. Sardine contains 1.528g of saturated fat, while cuttlefish contains 0.118g.

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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 28% 115% 35% 110% 62% 36% 210% 40% 14% 287%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 21% 27% 31% 226% 196% 47% 166% 49% 14% 244%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +30%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +324.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +12.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +26.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -17.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +17.6%
Contains more IronIron +106.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +215.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +32.1%
~equal in Manganese ~0.11mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 11% 41% 72% 20% 52% 98% 39% 39% 1118% 6.5% 7.5% 41%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 18% 38% 0% 0% 2.3% 210% 23% 30% 35% 375% 0% 12% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +788.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +331.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +28.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +11.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +198%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +253.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +300.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +60%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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 ProteinProtein +51.6%
Contains more FatsFats +1535.7%
Contains more OtherOther +157.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +35.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
14% 37% 49%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.528 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.869 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.148 g
35% 24% 40%
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 +4676.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3741.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated 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 Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar 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 DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 8.94µg 3µg 248%
Vitamin B2 0.227mg 0.91mg 53%
Copper 0.186mg 0.587mg 45%
Iron 2.92mg 6.02mg 39%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.148g 0.134g 33%
Calcium 382mg 90mg 29%
Vitamin B3 5.245mg 1.216mg 25%
Vitamin D 4.8µg 24%
Vitamin D 193IU 24%
Protein 24.62g 16.24g 17%
Fats 11.45g 0.7g 17%
Phosphorus 490mg 387mg 15%
Selenium 52.7µg 44.8µg 14%
Choline 75mg 14%
Vitamin E 2.04mg 14%
Cholesterol 142mg 112mg 10%
Vitamin A 32µg 113µg 9%
Monounsaturated fat 3.869g 0.081g 9%
Saturated fat 1.528g 0.118g 6%
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.009mg 6%
Calories 208kcal 79kcal 6%
Vitamin C 0mg 5.3mg 6%
Zinc 1.31mg 1.73mg 4%
Sodium 307mg 372mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.642mg 0.5mg 3%
Vitamin K 2.6µg 2%
Folate 10µg 16µg 2%
Magnesium 39mg 30mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.167mg 0.15mg 1%
Potassium 397mg 354mg 1%
Carbs 0g 0.82g 0%
Net carbs 0g 0.82g N/A
Manganese 0.108mg 0.11mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.276mg 0.182mg 0%
Threonine 1.079mg 0.699mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.134mg 0.707mg 0%
Leucine 2.001mg 1.143mg 0%
Lysine 2.26mg 1.213mg 0%
Methionine 0.729mg 0.366mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.961mg 0.582mg 0%
Valine 1.268mg 0.709mg 0%
Histidine 0.725mg 0.312mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.473g 0.039g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.509g 0.066g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.006g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sardine Cuttlefish
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
119%
Sardine
57%
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 Cholesterol?
Cuttlefish
Cuttlefish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
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 - 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.