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Fish sticks vs. Cuttlefish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Fish sticks and Cuttlefish

  • The amount of Vitamin B12, Iron, Vitamin B2, Copper, Selenium, Phosphorus, Vitamin A RAE, and Zinc in Cuttlefish is higher than in Fish sticks.
  • Cuttlefish covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 85% more than Fish sticks.
  • Cuttlefish has 32 times less Saturated Fat than Fish sticks. Fish sticks have 3.733g of Saturated Fat, while Cuttlefish has 0.118g.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fish, fish sticks, frozen, prepared 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.
Fish sticks
Fish sticks
1
:
9
Cuttlefish
Cuttlefish
Contains more Manganese +65.5%
Contains more Calcium +462.5%
Contains more Iron +616.7%
Contains more Magnesium +20%
Contains more Phosphorus +102.6%
Contains more Potassium +91.4%
Contains more Zinc +311.9%
Contains more Copper +894.9%
Contains more Selenium +185.4%
Equal in Sodium - 372
Fish sticks
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 32% 18% 82% 17% 53% 12% 20% 24% 86%
Cuttlefish
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 226% 22% 166% 32% 49% 48% 196% 15% 245%
Contains more Manganese +65.5%
Contains more Calcium +462.5%
Contains more Iron +616.7%
Contains more Magnesium +20%
Contains more Phosphorus +102.6%
Contains more Potassium +91.4%
Contains more Zinc +311.9%
Contains more Copper +894.9%
Contains more Selenium +185.4%
Equal in Sodium - 372

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.
Fish sticks
Fish sticks
6
:
6
Cuttlefish
Cuttlefish
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1255.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +26.3%
Contains more Folate +50%
Contains more Vitamin A +1983.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +684.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +83.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +92.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +212.5%
Fish sticks
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 138% 0% 0% 31% 27% 29% 17% 18% 18% 120% 12%
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 +1255.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +26.3%
Contains more Folate +50%
Contains more Vitamin A +1983.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +684.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +83.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +92.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +212.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fish sticks
Fish sticks
2
:
3
Cuttlefish
Cuttlefish
Contains more Fats +2218.6%
Contains more Carbs +2541.5%
Contains more Protein +47.5%
Contains more Water +62.7%
Equal in Other - 1.68
Fish sticks
11% 16% 22% 50%
Protein: 11.01 g
Fats: 16.23 g
Carbs: 21.66 g
Water: 49.5 g
Other: 1.6 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 Fats +2218.6%
Contains more Carbs +2541.5%
Contains more Protein +47.5%
Contains more Water +62.7%
Equal in Other - 1.68

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fish sticks
Fish sticks
2
:
1
Cuttlefish
Cuttlefish
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3842%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +5738.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.8%
Fish sticks
25% 22% 53%
Saturated Fat: 3.733 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.193 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.824 g
Cuttlefish
35% 24% 40%
Saturated Fat: 0.118 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.081 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.134 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3842%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +5738.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fish sticks Cuttlefish Opinion
Net carbs 20.16g 0.82g Fish sticks
Protein 11.01g 16.24g Cuttlefish
Fats 16.23g 0.7g Fish sticks
Carbs 21.66g 0.82g Fish sticks
Calories 277kcal 79kcal Fish sticks
Starch 20.46g Fish sticks
Fructose 0.1g Fish sticks
Sugar 1.65g Cuttlefish
Fiber 1.5g 0g Fish sticks
Calcium 16mg 90mg Cuttlefish
Iron 0.84mg 6.02mg Cuttlefish
Magnesium 25mg 30mg Cuttlefish
Phosphorus 191mg 387mg Cuttlefish
Potassium 185mg 354mg Cuttlefish
Sodium 402mg 372mg Cuttlefish
Zinc 0.42mg 1.73mg Cuttlefish
Copper 0.059mg 0.587mg Cuttlefish
Manganese 0.182mg 0.11mg Fish sticks
Selenium 15.7µg 44.8µg Cuttlefish
Vitamin A 18IU 375IU Cuttlefish
Vitamin A RAE 4µg 113µg Cuttlefish
Vitamin E 6.88mg Fish sticks
Vitamin D 1IU Fish sticks
Vitamin C 0mg 5.3mg Cuttlefish
Vitamin B1 0.122mg 0.009mg Fish sticks
Vitamin B2 0.116mg 0.91mg Cuttlefish
Vitamin B3 1.536mg 1.216mg Fish sticks
Vitamin B5 0.272mg 0.5mg Cuttlefish
Vitamin B6 0.078mg 0.15mg Cuttlefish
Folate 24µg 16µg Fish sticks
Vitamin B12 0.96µg 3µg Cuttlefish
Vitamin K 4.7µg Fish sticks
Tryptophan 0.122mg 0.182mg Cuttlefish
Threonine 0.372mg 0.699mg Cuttlefish
Isoleucine 0.429mg 0.707mg Cuttlefish
Leucine 0.852mg 1.143mg Cuttlefish
Lysine 0.795mg 1.213mg Cuttlefish
Methionine 0.296mg 0.366mg Cuttlefish
Phenylalanine 0.47mg 0.582mg Cuttlefish
Valine 0.5mg 0.709mg Cuttlefish
Histidine 0.23mg 0.312mg Cuttlefish
Cholesterol 28mg 112mg Fish sticks
Trans Fat 0.124g Cuttlefish
Saturated Fat 3.733g 0.118g Cuttlefish
Omega-3 - DHA 0.088g 0.066g Fish sticks
Omega-3 - EPA 0.05g 0.039g Fish sticks
Omega-3 - DPA 0.004g 0.006g Cuttlefish
Monounsaturated Fat 3.193g 0.081g Fish sticks
Polyunsaturated fat 7.824g 0.134g Fish sticks
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g Fish sticks
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 7.289g Fish sticks
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g Fish sticks
Omega-3 - ALA 0.236g Fish sticks
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Fish sticks

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Fish sticks Cuttlefish
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
34%
Fish sticks
61%
Cuttlefish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Fish sticks
102%
Cuttlefish

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fish sticks
Fish sticks is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 84mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cuttlefish
Cuttlefish is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.65g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cuttlefish
Cuttlefish contains less Sodium (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cuttlefish
Cuttlefish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.615g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cuttlefish
Cuttlefish is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cuttlefish
Cuttlefish is relatively richer in minerals
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. Fish sticks - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174195/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.