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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 27% 20% 33% 15% 15% 29% 89% 12% 3.4% 88%
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 +26.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -75.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +38.5%
Contains more IronIron +1368.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +1234.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +64.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +86.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +323.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +176.5%
~equal in Potassium ~354mg

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% 6.5% 0% 0% 4% 16% 155% 52% 113% 409% 0% 14% 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 +77.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +578.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +73%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +225.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +244%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1218.8%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~3µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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 ProteinProtein +62.1%
Contains more FatsFats +1132.9%
Contains more OtherOther +44%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +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 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 Milkfish Cuttlefish Opinion
Calories 190kcal 79kcal Milkfish
Protein 26.32g 16.24g Milkfish
Fats 8.63g 0.7g Milkfish
Vitamin C 0mg 5.3mg Cuttlefish
Net carbs 0g 0.82g Cuttlefish
Carbs 0g 0.82g Cuttlefish
Cholesterol 67mg 112mg Milkfish
Magnesium 38mg 30mg Milkfish
Calcium 65mg 90mg Cuttlefish
Potassium 374mg 354mg Milkfish
Iron 0.41mg 6.02mg Cuttlefish
Copper 0.044mg 0.587mg Cuttlefish
Zinc 1.05mg 1.73mg Cuttlefish
Phosphorus 208mg 387mg Cuttlefish
Sodium 92mg 372mg Milkfish
Vitamin A 109IU 375IU Cuttlefish
Vitamin A 33µg 113µg Cuttlefish
Manganese 0.026mg 0.11mg Cuttlefish
Selenium 16.2µg 44.8µg 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
Vitamin B12 3.27µg 3µg Milkfish
Folate 18µg 16µg Milkfish
Saturated Fat 0.118g Milkfish
Monounsaturated Fat 0.081g Cuttlefish
Polyunsaturated fat 0.134g Cuttlefish
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
Omega-3 - EPA 0.039g Cuttlefish
Omega-3 - DHA 0.066g Cuttlefish
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g Cuttlefish

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Milkfish 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
59%
Milkfish
56%
Cuttlefish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Milkfish
102%
Cuttlefish

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Milkfish
Milkfish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 45mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Milkfish
Milkfish contains less Sodium (difference - 280mg)
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.