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Mullet fish vs. Cuttlefish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are mullet fish and cuttlefish different?

  • Mullet fish is higher in vitamin B3 and vitamin B6; however, cuttlefish is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin B2, iron, copper, phosphorus, and zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for cuttlefish is 115% higher.
  • Mullet fish contains 5 times more vitamin B3 than cuttlefish. While mullet fish contains 6.3mg of vitamin B3, cuttlefish contains only 1.216mg.
  • Mullet fish has less cholesterol.

Fish, mullet, striped, cooked, dry heat and Mollusks, cuttlefish, mixed species, raw are the varieties used in this article.

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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 24% 9.3% 40% 53% 47% 24% 105% 9.3% 2.9% 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 PotassiumPotassium +29.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -80.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +190.3%
Contains more IronIron +327%
Contains more CopperCopper +316.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +96.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +58.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +400%
~equal in Magnesium ~30mg
~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 4% 14% 0% 0% 25% 23% 118% 53% 113% 31% 0% 7.5% 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 +1011.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +418.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +76%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +226.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +341.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +169%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +810%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1100%
Contains more FolateFolate +60%
~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
25% 5% 71%
Protein: 24.81 g
Fats: 4.86 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 70.52 g
Other: 0 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 +52.8%
Contains more FatsFats +594.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +14.2%
~equal in Other ~1.68g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
38% 37% 25%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.431 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.382 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.917 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 +1606.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +584.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -91.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Mullet 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 Mullet fish Cuttlefish DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.25µg 3µg 115%
Vitamin B2 0.1mg 0.91mg 62%
Iron 1.41mg 6.02mg 58%
Copper 0.141mg 0.587mg 50%
Vitamin B3 6.3mg 1.216mg 32%
Vitamin B6 0.49mg 0.15mg 26%
Phosphorus 244mg 387mg 20%
Protein 24.81g 16.24g 17%
Cholesterol 63mg 112mg 16%
Sodium 71mg 372mg 13%
Zinc 0.88mg 1.73mg 8%
Vitamin A 42µg 113µg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.88mg 0.5mg 8%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.009mg 8%
Saturated fat 1.431g 0.118g 6%
Calcium 31mg 90mg 6%
Fats 4.86g 0.7g 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.917g 0.134g 5%
Vitamin C 1.2mg 5.3mg 5%
Calories 150kcal 79kcal 4%
Selenium 46.8µg 44.8µg 4%
Manganese 0.022mg 0.11mg 4%
Potassium 458mg 354mg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 1.382g 0.081g 3%
Folate 10µg 16µg 2%
Magnesium 33mg 30mg 1%
Carbs 0g 0.82g 0%
Net carbs 0g 0.82g N/A
Tryptophan 0.278mg 0.182mg 0%
Threonine 1.088mg 0.699mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.143mg 0.707mg 0%
Leucine 2.016mg 1.143mg 0%
Lysine 2.278mg 1.213mg 0%
Methionine 0.734mg 0.366mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.968mg 0.582mg 0%
Valine 1.278mg 0.709mg 0%
Histidine 0.73mg 0.312mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.18g 0.039g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.148g 0.066g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.092g 0.006g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mullet 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
30%
Mullet fish
57%
Cuttlefish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
Mullet fish
102%
Cuttlefish

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mullet fish
Mullet fish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 49mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mullet fish
Mullet fish contains less Sodium (difference - 301mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cuttlefish
Cuttlefish is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.313g)
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. Mullet fish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175124/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.