Fish sticks vs. Cuttlefish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between fish sticks and cuttlefish
- Fish sticks have more vitamin B1; however, cuttlefish is richer in vitamin B12, iron, vitamin B2, copper, selenium, phosphorus, and zinc.
- 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.
- Fish sticks have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of fish sticks is 54, while the glycemic index of cuttlefish is 0.
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.
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +65.5% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +20% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +462.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +91.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +616.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +894.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +311.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +102.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +185.4% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1255.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +26.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +50% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +2725% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +684.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +83.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +92.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +212.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
11.01 g
Fats:
16.23 g
Carbs:
21.66 g
Water:
49.5 g
Other:
1.6 g
Protein:
16.24 g
Fats:
0.7 g
Carbs:
0.82 g
Water:
80.56 g
Other:
1.68 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +2218.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +2541.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +47.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +62.7% |
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Other
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.733 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.193 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
7.824 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 | +3842% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +5738.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated 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.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.96µg | 3µg | 85% |
| Iron | 0.84mg | 6.02mg | 65% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.116mg | 0.91mg | 61% |
| Copper | 0.059mg | 0.587mg | 59% |
| Selenium | 15.7µg | 44.8µg | 53% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 7.824g | 0.134g | 51% |
| Vitamin E | 6.88mg | 46% | |
| Phosphorus | 191mg | 387mg | 28% |
| Cholesterol | 28mg | 112mg | 28% |
| Fats | 16.23g | 0.7g | 24% |
| Saturated fat | 3.733g | 0.118g | 16% |
| Zinc | 0.42mg | 1.73mg | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 4µg | 113µg | 12% |
| Protein | 11.01g | 16.24g | 10% |
| Calories | 277kcal | 79kcal | 10% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.122mg | 0.009mg | 9% |
| Choline | 42.8mg | 8% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.193g | 0.081g | 8% |
| Starch | 20.46g | 8% | |
| Calcium | 16mg | 90mg | 7% |
| Carbs | 21.66g | 0.82g | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.078mg | 0.15mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1.5g | 0g | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 5.3mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.272mg | 0.5mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 185mg | 354mg | 5% |
| Vitamin K | 4.7µg | 4% | |
| Manganese | 0.182mg | 0.11mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.536mg | 1.216mg | 2% |
| Folate | 24µg | 16µg | 2% |
| Sodium | 402mg | 372mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 25mg | 30mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 20.16g | 0.82g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 1IU | 0% | |
| Sugar | 1.65g | N/A | |
| Trans fat | 0.124g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.122mg | 0.182mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.372mg | 0.699mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.429mg | 0.707mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.852mg | 1.143mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.795mg | 1.213mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.296mg | 0.366mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.47mg | 0.582mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.5mg | 0.709mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.23mg | 0.312mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.1g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.05g | 0.039g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.088g | 0.066g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.236g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.004g | 0.006g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.011g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.003g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 7.289g | N/A |
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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
33%
57%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
102%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fish sticks is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 84mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cuttlefish is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.65g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cuttlefish contains less Sodium (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cuttlefish is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.615g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cuttlefish is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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.