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Milkfish vs. Cuttlefish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Milkfish and Cuttlefish

  • Milkfish has more Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B12, however, Cuttlefish is higher in Iron, Vitamin B2, Copper, Selenium, and Phosphorus.
  • Cuttlefish covers your daily Iron needs 70% more than Milkfish.
  • Cuttlefish contains 7 times less Vitamin B3 than Milkfish. Milkfish contains 8.256mg of Vitamin B3, while Cuttlefish contains 1.216mg.
  • Milkfish has less Cholesterol.

Food varieties used in this article are Fish, milkfish, 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 Magnesium +26.7%
Contains less Sodium -75.3%
Contains more Calcium +38.5%
Contains more Iron +1368.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +86.1%
Contains more Zinc +64.8%
Contains more Copper +1234.1%
Contains more Manganese +323.1%
Contains more Selenium +176.5%
Equal in Potassium - 354
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 16% 28% 90% 33% 12% 29% 15% 4% 89%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 226% 22% 166% 32% 49% 48% 196% 15% 245%
Contains more Magnesium +26.7%
Contains less Sodium -75.3%
Contains more Calcium +38.5%
Contains more Iron +1368.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +86.1%
Contains more Zinc +64.8%
Contains more Copper +1234.1%
Contains more Manganese +323.1%
Contains more Selenium +176.5%
Equal in Potassium - 354

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 +77.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +578.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +73%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +225.3%
Contains more Folate +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +244%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1218.8%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 3
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 0% 0% 0% 4% 16% 155% 52% 113% 14% 409% 0%
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 +77.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +578.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +73%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +225.3%
Contains more Folate +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +244%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1218.8%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 3

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +62.1%
Contains more Fats +1132.9%
Contains more Other +44%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +28.6%
26% 9% 63% 2%
Protein: 26.32 g
Fats: 8.63 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 62.63 g
Other: 2.42 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 Protein +62.1%
Contains more Fats +1132.9%
Contains more Other +44%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +28.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Milkfish Cuttlefish
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Milkfish Cuttlefish Opinion
Net carbs 0g 0.82g Cuttlefish
Protein 26.32g 16.24g Milkfish
Fats 8.63g 0.7g Milkfish
Carbs 0g 0.82g Cuttlefish
Calories 190kcal 79kcal Milkfish
Calcium 65mg 90mg Cuttlefish
Iron 0.41mg 6.02mg Cuttlefish
Magnesium 38mg 30mg Milkfish
Phosphorus 208mg 387mg Cuttlefish
Potassium 374mg 354mg Milkfish
Sodium 92mg 372mg Milkfish
Zinc 1.05mg 1.73mg Cuttlefish
Copper 0.044mg 0.587mg Cuttlefish
Manganese 0.026mg 0.11mg Cuttlefish
Selenium 16.2µg 44.8µg Cuttlefish
Vitamin A 109IU 375IU Cuttlefish
Vitamin A RAE 33µg 113µg Cuttlefish
Vitamin C 0mg 5.3mg Cuttlefish
Vitamin B1 0.016mg 0.009mg Milkfish
Vitamin B2 0.069mg 0.91mg Cuttlefish
Vitamin B3 8.256mg 1.216mg Milkfish
Vitamin B5 0.865mg 0.5mg Milkfish
Vitamin B6 0.488mg 0.15mg Milkfish
Folate 18µg 16µg Milkfish
Vitamin B12 3.27µg 3µg Milkfish
Tryptophan 0.295mg 0.182mg Milkfish
Threonine 1.154mg 0.699mg Milkfish
Isoleucine 1.213mg 0.707mg Milkfish
Leucine 2.139mg 1.143mg Milkfish
Lysine 2.417mg 1.213mg Milkfish
Methionine 0.779mg 0.366mg Milkfish
Phenylalanine 1.028mg 0.582mg Milkfish
Valine 1.356mg 0.709mg Milkfish
Histidine 0.775mg 0.312mg Milkfish
Cholesterol 67mg 112mg Milkfish
Saturated Fat 0.118g Milkfish
Omega-3 - DHA 0.066g Cuttlefish
Omega-3 - EPA 0.039g Cuttlefish
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g Cuttlefish
Monounsaturated Fat 0.081g Cuttlefish
Polyunsaturated fat 0.134g Cuttlefish

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Milkfish 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
64%
Milkfish
61%
Cuttlefish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Milkfish
102%
Cuttlefish

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Milkfish
Milkfish contains less Sodium (difference - 280mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Milkfish
Milkfish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 45mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Milkfish
Milkfish 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. Milkfish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171995/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.