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Halibut vs. Cuttlefish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Halibut and Cuttlefish different?

  • Halibut is higher in Vitamin B6, however, Cuttlefish is richer in Vitamin B12, Iron, Vitamin B2, Copper, Phosphorus, and Zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Cuttlefish is 85% higher.
  • Halibut contains 26 times more Saturated Fat than Cuttlefish. While Halibut contains 3.102g of Saturated Fat, Cuttlefish contains only 0.118g.

Fish, halibut, greenland, cooked, dry heat and Mollusks, cuttlefish, mixed species, raw are the varieties used in this article.

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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.
Halibut
Halibut
3
:
7
Cuttlefish
Cuttlefish
Contains less Sodium -72.3%
Contains more Calcium +2150%
Contains more Iron +608.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +84.3%
Contains more Zinc +239.2%
Contains more Copper +1444.7%
Contains more Manganese +633.3%
Equal in Magnesium - 30
Equal in Potassium - 354
Equal in Selenium - 44.8
Halibut
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 32% 24% 90% 31% 14% 14% 13% 2% 256%
Cuttlefish
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 226% 22% 166% 32% 49% 48% 196% 15% 245%
Contains less Sodium -72.3%
Contains more Calcium +2150%
Contains more Iron +608.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +84.3%
Contains more Zinc +239.2%
Contains more Copper +1444.7%
Contains more Manganese +633.3%
Equal in Magnesium - 30
Equal in Potassium - 354
Equal in Selenium - 44.8

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.
Halibut
Halibut
3
:
6
Cuttlefish
Cuttlefish
Contains more Vitamin B1 +711.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +58.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +223.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +525%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +783.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +73.6%
Contains more Folate +1500%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +212.5%
Halibut
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 0% 0% 0% 19% 24% 37% 18% 112% 1% 120% 0%
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 +711.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +58.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +223.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +525%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +783.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +73.6%
Contains more Folate +1500%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +212.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Halibut
Halibut
3
:
2
Cuttlefish
Cuttlefish
Contains more Protein +13.4%
Contains more Fats +2434.3%
Contains more Other +16.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +30.2%
Halibut
18% 18% 62% 2%
Protein: 18.42 g
Fats: 17.74 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 61.88 g
Other: 1.96 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 Protein +13.4%
Contains more Fats +2434.3%
Contains more Other +16.7%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +30.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Halibut
Halibut
2
:
1
Cuttlefish
Cuttlefish
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +13161.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1208.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.2%
Halibut
20% 69% 11%
Saturated Fat: 3.102 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.742 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.753 g
Cuttlefish
35% 24% 40%
Saturated Fat: 0.118 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.081 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.134 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +13161.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1208.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Halibut Cuttlefish Opinion
Net carbs 0g 0.82g Cuttlefish
Protein 18.42g 16.24g Halibut
Fats 17.74g 0.7g Halibut
Carbs 0g 0.82g Cuttlefish
Calories 239kcal 79kcal Halibut
Calcium 4mg 90mg Cuttlefish
Iron 0.85mg 6.02mg Cuttlefish
Magnesium 33mg 30mg Halibut
Phosphorus 210mg 387mg Cuttlefish
Potassium 344mg 354mg Cuttlefish
Sodium 103mg 372mg Halibut
Zinc 0.51mg 1.73mg Cuttlefish
Copper 0.038mg 0.587mg Cuttlefish
Manganese 0.015mg 0.11mg Cuttlefish
Selenium 46.8µg 44.8µg Halibut
Vitamin A 60IU 375IU Cuttlefish
Vitamin A RAE 18µg 113µg Cuttlefish
Vitamin C 0mg 5.3mg Cuttlefish
Vitamin B1 0.073mg 0.009mg Halibut
Vitamin B2 0.103mg 0.91mg Cuttlefish
Vitamin B3 1.923mg 1.216mg Halibut
Vitamin B5 0.288mg 0.5mg Cuttlefish
Vitamin B6 0.485mg 0.15mg Halibut
Folate 1µg 16µg Cuttlefish
Vitamin B12 0.96µg 3µg Cuttlefish
Tryptophan 0.206mg 0.182mg Halibut
Threonine 0.808mg 0.699mg Halibut
Isoleucine 0.849mg 0.707mg Halibut
Leucine 1.497mg 1.143mg Halibut
Lysine 1.692mg 1.213mg Halibut
Methionine 0.545mg 0.366mg Halibut
Phenylalanine 0.719mg 0.582mg Halibut
Valine 0.949mg 0.709mg Halibut
Histidine 0.542mg 0.312mg Halibut
Cholesterol 59mg 112mg Halibut
Saturated Fat 3.102g 0.118g Cuttlefish
Omega-3 - DHA 0.504g 0.066g Halibut
Omega-3 - EPA 0.674g 0.039g Halibut
Omega-3 - DPA 0.114g 0.006g Halibut
Monounsaturated Fat 10.742g 0.081g Halibut
Polyunsaturated fat 1.753g 0.134g Halibut

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Halibut 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
28%
Halibut
61%
Cuttlefish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Halibut
102%
Cuttlefish

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Halibut
Halibut contains less Sodium (difference - 269mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Halibut
Halibut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 53mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cuttlefish
Cuttlefish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.984g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cuttlefish
Cuttlefish is cheaper (difference - $5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cuttlefish
Cuttlefish is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
?
The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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. Halibut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174232/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.