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Gefilte fish vs. Cuttlefish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Gefilte fish and Cuttlefish

  • The amount of Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Selenium, Phosphorus, Iron, Copper, Vitamin A, Zinc, and Potassium in Cuttlefish is higher than in Gefilte fish.
  • Cuttlefish covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 90% more than Gefilte fish.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Gefilte fish is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fish, gefiltefish, commercial, sweet recipe 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 6.4% 6.9% 8% 93% 65% 22% 31% 68% 9.5% 57%
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 +233.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +291.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +289%
Contains more IronIron +142.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +201%
Contains more ZincZinc +111%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +430.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -29%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +50.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +326.7%

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 2.7% 5.3% 0% 0% 16% 14% 19% 12% 18% 105% 0% 2.3% 0%
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% 23% 0% 0% 2.3% 210% 23% 30% 35% 375% 0% 12% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +622.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +562.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +321.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1442.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +21.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +87.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +257.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +433.3%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
9% 2% 7% 80%
Protein: 9.07 g
Fats: 1.73 g
Carbs: 7.41 g
Water: 80.35 g
Other: 1.44 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 FatsFats +147.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +803.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +79.1%
Contains more OtherOther +16.7%
~equal in Water ~80.56g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
27% 54% 19%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.412 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.824 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.285 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 +917.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +112.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -71.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Gefilte fish Cuttlefish Opinion
Calories 84kcal 79kcal Gefilte fish
Protein 9.07g 16.24g Cuttlefish
Fats 1.73g 0.7g Gefilte fish
Vitamin C 0.8mg 5.3mg Cuttlefish
Net carbs 7.41g 0.82g Gefilte fish
Carbs 7.41g 0.82g Gefilte fish
Cholesterol 30mg 112mg Gefilte fish
Magnesium 9mg 30mg Cuttlefish
Calcium 23mg 90mg Cuttlefish
Potassium 91mg 354mg Cuttlefish
Iron 2.48mg 6.02mg Cuttlefish
Copper 0.195mg 0.587mg Cuttlefish
Zinc 0.82mg 1.73mg Cuttlefish
Phosphorus 73mg 387mg Cuttlefish
Sodium 524mg 372mg Cuttlefish
Vitamin A 89IU 375IU Cuttlefish
Vitamin A 27µg 113µg Cuttlefish
Manganese 0.073mg 0.11mg Cuttlefish
Selenium 10.5µg 44.8µg Cuttlefish
Vitamin B1 0.065mg 0.009mg Gefilte fish
Vitamin B2 0.059mg 0.91mg Cuttlefish
Vitamin B3 1mg 1.216mg Cuttlefish
Vitamin B5 0.2mg 0.5mg Cuttlefish
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.15mg Cuttlefish
Vitamin B12 0.84µg 3µg Cuttlefish
Folate 3µg 16µg Cuttlefish
Saturated Fat 0.412g 0.118g Cuttlefish
Monounsaturated Fat 0.824g 0.081g Gefilte fish
Polyunsaturated fat 0.285g 0.134g Gefilte fish
Tryptophan 0.086mg 0.182mg Cuttlefish
Threonine 0.488mg 0.699mg Cuttlefish
Isoleucine 0.486mg 0.707mg Cuttlefish
Leucine 0.81mg 1.143mg Cuttlefish
Lysine 0.842mg 1.213mg Cuttlefish
Methionine 0.255mg 0.366mg Cuttlefish
Phenylalanine 0.493mg 0.582mg Cuttlefish
Valine 0.548mg 0.709mg Cuttlefish
Histidine 0.261mg 0.312mg Cuttlefish
Omega-3 - EPA 0.075g 0.039g Gefilte fish
Omega-3 - DHA 0.045g 0.066g Cuttlefish
Omega-3 - DPA 0.027g 0.006g Gefilte fish

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Gefilte fish 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
15%
Gefilte fish
56%
Cuttlefish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Gefilte fish
102%
Cuttlefish

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Gefilte fish
Gefilte fish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 82mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cuttlefish
Cuttlefish contains less Sodium (difference - 152mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cuttlefish
Cuttlefish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.294g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cuttlefish
Cuttlefish is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cuttlefish
Cuttlefish is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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 ($)

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. Gefilte fish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171961/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.