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Monkfish vs. Cuttlefish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Monkfish and Cuttlefish?

  • Monkfish is richer in Vitamin B6, yet Cuttlefish is richer in Vitamin B12, Iron, Vitamin B2, Copper, Phosphorus, Vitamin A RAE, and Zinc.
  • Cuttlefish's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 82% higher.
  • Monkfish has 2 times more Vitamin B6 than Cuttlefish. Monkfish has 0.277mg of Vitamin B6, while Cuttlefish has 0.15mg.
  • Monkfish contains less Cholesterol.

We used Fish, monkfish, cooked, dry heat and Mollusks, cuttlefish, mixed species, raw types in this comparison.

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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 Potassium +44.9%
Contains less Sodium -93.8%
Contains more Calcium +800%
Contains more Iron +1368.3%
Contains more Magnesium +11.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +51.2%
Contains more Zinc +226.4%
Contains more Copper +1530.6%
Contains more Manganese +254.8%
Equal in Selenium - 44.8
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 16% 20% 110% 46% 3% 15% 12% 5% 256%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 226% 22% 166% 32% 49% 48% 196% 15% 245%
Contains more Potassium +44.9%
Contains less Sodium -93.8%
Contains more Calcium +800%
Contains more Iron +1368.3%
Contains more Magnesium +11.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +51.2%
Contains more Zinc +226.4%
Contains more Copper +1530.6%
Contains more Manganese +254.8%
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.
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +222.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +110.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +84.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +715.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +430%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1146.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +189%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +188.5%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 0% 0% 4% 8% 17% 48% 11% 64% 6% 130% 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 +222.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +110.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +84.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +715.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +430%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1146.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +189%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +188.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +14.3%
Contains more Fats +178.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +71.4%
Equal in Water - 80.56
19% 2% 79%
Protein: 18.56 g
Fats: 1.95 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 78.51 g
Other: 0.98 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 +14.3%
Contains more Fats +178.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +71.4%
Equal in Water - 80.56

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Monkfish 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 Monkfish Cuttlefish Opinion
Net carbs 0g 0.82g Cuttlefish
Protein 18.56g 16.24g Monkfish
Fats 1.95g 0.7g Monkfish
Carbs 0g 0.82g Cuttlefish
Calories 97kcal 79kcal Monkfish
Calcium 10mg 90mg Cuttlefish
Iron 0.41mg 6.02mg Cuttlefish
Magnesium 27mg 30mg Cuttlefish
Phosphorus 256mg 387mg Cuttlefish
Potassium 513mg 354mg Monkfish
Sodium 23mg 372mg Monkfish
Zinc 0.53mg 1.73mg Cuttlefish
Copper 0.036mg 0.587mg Cuttlefish
Manganese 0.031mg 0.11mg Cuttlefish
Selenium 46.8µg 44.8µg Monkfish
Vitamin A 46IU 375IU Cuttlefish
Vitamin A RAE 14µg 113µg Cuttlefish
Vitamin C 1mg 5.3mg Cuttlefish
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.009mg Monkfish
Vitamin B2 0.073mg 0.91mg Cuttlefish
Vitamin B3 2.558mg 1.216mg Monkfish
Vitamin B5 0.173mg 0.5mg Cuttlefish
Vitamin B6 0.277mg 0.15mg Monkfish
Folate 8µg 16µg Cuttlefish
Vitamin B12 1.04µg 3µg Cuttlefish
Tryptophan 0.208mg 0.182mg Monkfish
Threonine 0.814mg 0.699mg Monkfish
Isoleucine 0.855mg 0.707mg Monkfish
Leucine 1.509mg 1.143mg Monkfish
Lysine 1.705mg 1.213mg Monkfish
Methionine 0.549mg 0.366mg Monkfish
Phenylalanine 0.725mg 0.582mg Monkfish
Valine 0.956mg 0.709mg Monkfish
Histidine 0.547mg 0.312mg Monkfish
Cholesterol 32mg 112mg Monkfish
Saturated Fat 0.118g Monkfish
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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Monkfish 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
24%
Monkfish
61%
Cuttlefish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Monkfish
102%
Cuttlefish

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Monkfish
Monkfish contains less Sodium (difference - 349mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Monkfish
Monkfish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 80mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Monkfish
Monkfish 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. Monkfish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171996/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.