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Herring vs. Cuttlefish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between herring and cuttlefish

  • Herring has more vitamin B12, vitamin B3, and vitamin B6, while cuttlefish has more iron, copper, vitamin B2, and phosphorus.
  • Herring covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 423% more than cuttlefish.
  • Herring contains 22 times more saturated fat than cuttlefish. While herring contains 2.615g of saturated fat, cuttlefish contains only 0.118g.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fish, herring, Atlantic, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 29% 22% 37% 53% 39% 35% 130% 15% 5.2% 255%
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 +36.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +18.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -69.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +21.6%
Contains more IronIron +327%
Contains more CopperCopper +397.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +36.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +27.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +175%
~equal in Selenium ~44.8µg

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 2.3% 12% 27% 81% 28% 69% 77% 44% 80% 1643% 0.25% 9% 45%
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% 38% 0% 0% 2.3% 210% 23% 30% 35% 375% 0% 12% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1144.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +239.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +48%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +132%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +338%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +657.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +213.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +204.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +33.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
23% 12% 64%
Protein: 23.03 g
Fats: 11.59 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.16 g
Other: 1.22 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 ProteinProtein +41.8%
Contains more FatsFats +1555.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +25.6%
Contains more OtherOther +37.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
26% 47% 27%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.615 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.79 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.735 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 +5813.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1941%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -95.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Herring Cuttlefish DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 13.14µg 3µg 423%
Iron 1.41mg 6.02mg 58%
Copper 0.118mg 0.587mg 52%
Vitamin B2 0.299mg 0.91mg 47%
Vitamin D 5.4µg 27%
Vitamin D 214IU 27%
Vitamin B3 4.124mg 1.216mg 18%
Fats 11.59g 0.7g 17%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.735g 0.134g 17%
Vitamin B6 0.348mg 0.15mg 15%
Choline 83.3mg 15%
Protein 23.03g 16.24g 14%
Cholesterol 77mg 112mg 12%
Phosphorus 303mg 387mg 12%
Monounsaturated fat 4.79g 0.081g 12%
Saturated fat 2.615g 0.118g 11%
Sodium 115mg 372mg 11%
Vitamin B1 0.112mg 0.009mg 9%
Vitamin A 36µg 113µg 9%
Vitamin E 1.37mg 9%
Calories 203kcal 79kcal 6%
Vitamin B5 0.74mg 0.5mg 5%
Vitamin C 0.7mg 5.3mg 5%
Selenium 46.8µg 44.8µg 4%
Zinc 1.27mg 1.73mg 4%
Manganese 0.04mg 0.11mg 3%
Magnesium 41mg 30mg 3%
Potassium 419mg 354mg 2%
Calcium 74mg 90mg 2%
Folate 12µg 16µg 1%
Carbs 0g 0.82g 0%
Net carbs 0g 0.82g N/A
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.258mg 0.182mg 0%
Threonine 1.01mg 0.699mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.061mg 0.707mg 0%
Leucine 1.872mg 1.143mg 0%
Lysine 2.115mg 1.213mg 0%
Methionine 0.682mg 0.366mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.899mg 0.582mg 0%
Valine 1.187mg 0.709mg 0%
Histidine 0.678mg 0.312mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.909g 0.039g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 1.105g 0.066g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.071g 0.006g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Herring 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
163%
Herring
57%
Cuttlefish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
62%
Herring
102%
Cuttlefish

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Herring
Herring is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 35mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Herring
Herring contains less Sodium (difference - 257mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Herring
Herring is relatively richer in vitamins
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 - 2.497g)
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 ($)

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. Herring - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175117/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.