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Ling fish vs. Cuttlefish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between ling fish and cuttlefish

  • Ling fish has more vitamin B6, magnesium, vitamin B3, and vitamin B1, while cuttlefish has more vitamin B12, iron, vitamin B2, copper, and phosphorus.
  • Cuttlefish's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 98% higher.
  • Cuttlefish contains 14 times less vitamin B1 than ling fish. Ling fish contains 0.127mg of vitamin B1, while cuttlefish contains 0.009mg.
  • The amount of cholesterol in ling fish is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Fish, ling, 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 58% 13% 43% 31% 47% 27% 109% 23% 5% 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 +170%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +37.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -53.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +104.5%
Contains more IronIron +625.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +316.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +73%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +52.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +189.5%
~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 0% 12% 0% 0% 32% 53% 53% 22% 81% 81% 0% 6% 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% 38% 0% 0% 2.3% 210% 23% 30% 35% 375% 0% 12% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1311.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +130.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +134%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +222.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +293.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +35.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +361.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
~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
24% 74%
Protein: 24.35 g
Fats: 0.82 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.88 g
Other: 0.95 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 +49.9%
Contains more FatsFats +17.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +76.8%
~equal in Water ~80.56g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ling fish Cuttlefish DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.65µg 3µg 98%
Iron 0.83mg 6.02mg 65%
Vitamin B2 0.231mg 0.91mg 52%
Copper 0.141mg 0.587mg 50%
Cholesterol 51mg 112mg 20%
Phosphorus 254mg 387mg 19%
Protein 24.35g 16.24g 16%
Vitamin B6 0.351mg 0.15mg 15%
Magnesium 81mg 30mg 12%
Vitamin B1 0.127mg 0.009mg 10%
Vitamin B3 2.801mg 1.216mg 10%
Sodium 173mg 372mg 9%
Vitamin A 35µg 113µg 9%
Zinc 1mg 1.73mg 7%
Vitamin C 0mg 5.3mg 6%
Calcium 44mg 90mg 5%
Potassium 486mg 354mg 4%
Selenium 46.8µg 44.8µg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.369mg 0.5mg 3%
Manganese 0.038mg 0.11mg 3%
Folate 8µg 16µg 2%
Calories 111kcal 79kcal 2%
Saturated fat 0.118g 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.134g 1%
Fats 0.82g 0.7g 0%
Carbs 0g 0.82g 0%
Net carbs 0g 0.82g N/A
Monounsaturated fat 0.081g 0%
Tryptophan 0.273mg 0.182mg 0%
Threonine 1.067mg 0.699mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.122mg 0.707mg 0%
Leucine 1.979mg 1.143mg 0%
Lysine 2.236mg 1.213mg 0%
Methionine 0.721mg 0.366mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.95mg 0.582mg 0%
Valine 1.254mg 0.709mg 0%
Histidine 0.717mg 0.312mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.039g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.066g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ling 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
26%
Ling fish
57%
Cuttlefish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
61%
Ling fish
102%
Cuttlefish

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ling fish
Ling fish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 61mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ling fish
Ling fish contains less Sodium (difference - 199mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ling fish
Ling fish is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.118g)
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?
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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. Ling fish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174234/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.