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Flatfish vs. Cuttlefish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Flatfish and Cuttlefish

  • Flatfish has less Iron, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Copper, Selenium, Zinc, Vitamin A RAE, Phosphorus, and Calcium.
  • Cuttlefish's daily need coverage for Iron is 72% more.
  • Flatfish is lower in Cholesterol.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Fish, flatfish (flounder and sole species), 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 Calcium +260%
Contains more Iron +2517.4%
Contains more Magnesium +36.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +25.2%
Contains more Potassium +79.7%
Contains more Zinc +343.6%
Contains more Copper +2452.2%
Contains more Manganese +547.1%
Contains more Selenium +37.4%
Equal in Sodium - 372
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 9% 16% 133% 18% 48% 11% 8% 3% 178%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 226% 22% 166% 32% 49% 48% 196% 15% 245%
Contains more Calcium +260%
Contains more Iron +2517.4%
Contains more Magnesium +36.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +25.2%
Contains more Potassium +79.7%
Contains more Zinc +343.6%
Contains more Copper +2452.2%
Contains more Manganese +547.1%
Contains more Selenium +37.4%
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.
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +188.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +913.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +3540%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +120.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +30.4%
Contains more Folate +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +129%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.216
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 16% 105% 0% 7% 6% 24% 14% 27% 5% 164% 1%
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 +188.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +913.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +3540%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +120.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +30.4%
Contains more Folate +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +129%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.216

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +238.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +31.3%
Equal in Protein - 16.24
Equal in Water - 80.56
15% 2% 81%
Protein: 15.24 g
Fats: 2.37 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 81.11 g
Other: 1.28 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 Fats +238.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +31.3%
Equal in Protein - 16.24
Equal in Water - 80.56

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +711.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +242.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -78.2%
33% 40% 28%
Saturated Fat: 0.542 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.657 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.459 g
35% 24% 40%
Saturated Fat: 0.118 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.081 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.134 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +711.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +242.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -78.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Flatfish Cuttlefish Opinion
Net carbs 0g 0.82g Cuttlefish
Protein 15.24g 16.24g Cuttlefish
Fats 2.37g 0.7g Flatfish
Carbs 0g 0.82g Cuttlefish
Calories 86kcal 79kcal Flatfish
Calcium 25mg 90mg Cuttlefish
Iron 0.23mg 6.02mg Cuttlefish
Magnesium 22mg 30mg Cuttlefish
Phosphorus 309mg 387mg Cuttlefish
Potassium 197mg 354mg Cuttlefish
Sodium 363mg 372mg Flatfish
Zinc 0.39mg 1.73mg Cuttlefish
Copper 0.023mg 0.587mg Cuttlefish
Manganese 0.017mg 0.11mg Cuttlefish
Selenium 32.6µg 44.8µg Cuttlefish
Vitamin A 37IU 375IU Cuttlefish
Vitamin A RAE 12µg 113µg Cuttlefish
Vitamin E 0.77mg Flatfish
Vitamin D 139IU Flatfish
Vitamin D 3.5µg Flatfish
Vitamin C 0mg 5.3mg Cuttlefish
Vitamin B1 0.026mg 0.009mg Flatfish
Vitamin B2 0.025mg 0.91mg Cuttlefish
Vitamin B3 1.278mg 1.216mg Flatfish
Vitamin B5 0.227mg 0.5mg Cuttlefish
Vitamin B6 0.115mg 0.15mg Cuttlefish
Folate 6µg 16µg Cuttlefish
Vitamin B12 1.31µg 3µg Cuttlefish
Vitamin K 0.1µg Flatfish
Tryptophan 0.197mg 0.182mg Flatfish
Threonine 0.719mg 0.699mg Flatfish
Isoleucine 0.754mg 0.707mg Flatfish
Leucine 1.335mg 1.143mg Flatfish
Lysine 1.561mg 1.213mg Flatfish
Methionine 0.56mg 0.366mg Flatfish
Phenylalanine 0.624mg 0.582mg Flatfish
Valine 0.8mg 0.709mg Flatfish
Histidine 0.374mg 0.312mg Flatfish
Cholesterol 56mg 112mg Flatfish
Trans Fat 0.014g Cuttlefish
Saturated Fat 0.542g 0.118g Cuttlefish
Omega-3 - DHA 0.132g 0.066g Flatfish
Omega-3 - EPA 0.168g 0.039g Flatfish
Omega-3 - DPA 0.034g 0.006g Flatfish
Monounsaturated Fat 0.657g 0.081g Flatfish
Polyunsaturated fat 0.459g 0.134g Flatfish
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g Flatfish

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Flatfish 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
31%
Flatfish
61%
Cuttlefish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Flatfish
102%
Cuttlefish

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Flatfish
Flatfish contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Flatfish
Flatfish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 56mg)
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 - 0.424g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cuttlefish
Cuttlefish is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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. Flatfish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174197/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.