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Orange roughy vs. Cuttlefish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Orange roughy and Cuttlefish

  • Orange roughy has more Selenium, however, Cuttlefish is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Iron, Copper, Phosphorus, Zinc, and Vitamin A.
  • Cuttlefish covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 105% more than Orange roughy.
  • Cuttlefish contains 2 times less Selenium than Orange roughy. Orange roughy contains 88.3µg of Selenium, while Cuttlefish contains 44.8µg.
  • Orange roughy has less Cholesterol.

Food varieties used in this article are Fish, roughy, orange, 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 13% 3.3% 16% 42% 25% 8.7% 44% 9% 4.8% 482%
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 less SodiumSodium -81.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +97.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +66.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +718.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +95.6%
Contains more IronIron +432.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +682.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +440.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +279.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +197.3%

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% 4.8% 37% 0% 11% 15% 34% 3.4% 15% 59% 2.8% 3.8% 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 EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +49.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +368.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1344.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +792.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +123.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +538.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +220%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
23% 67% 9%
Protein: 22.64 g
Fats: 0.9 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 66.97 g
Other: 9.49 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 +39.4%
Contains more FatsFats +28.6%
Contains more OtherOther +464.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +20.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
5% 67% 28%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.034 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.439 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.184 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 less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -71.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +442%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +37.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Orange roughy Cuttlefish Opinion
Calories 105kcal 79kcal Orange roughy
Protein 22.64g 16.24g Orange roughy
Fats 0.9g 0.7g Orange roughy
Vitamin C 0mg 5.3mg Cuttlefish
Net carbs 0g 0.82g Cuttlefish
Carbs 0g 0.82g Cuttlefish
Cholesterol 80mg 112mg Orange roughy
Magnesium 18mg 30mg Cuttlefish
Calcium 11mg 90mg Cuttlefish
Potassium 181mg 354mg Cuttlefish
Iron 1.13mg 6.02mg Cuttlefish
Copper 0.075mg 0.587mg Cuttlefish
Zinc 0.32mg 1.73mg Cuttlefish
Phosphorus 102mg 387mg Cuttlefish
Sodium 69mg 372mg Orange roughy
Vitamin A 80IU 375IU Cuttlefish
Vitamin A 24µg 113µg Cuttlefish
Vitamin E 1.87mg Orange roughy
Manganese 0.037mg 0.11mg Cuttlefish
Selenium 88.3µg 44.8µg Orange roughy
Vitamin B1 0.045mg 0.009mg Orange roughy
Vitamin B2 0.063mg 0.91mg Cuttlefish
Vitamin B3 1.82mg 1.216mg Orange roughy
Vitamin B5 0.056mg 0.5mg Cuttlefish
Vitamin B6 0.067mg 0.15mg Cuttlefish
Vitamin B12 0.47µg 3µg Cuttlefish
Vitamin K 1.1µg Orange roughy
Folate 5µg 16µg Cuttlefish
Saturated Fat 0.034g 0.118g Orange roughy
Monounsaturated Fat 0.439g 0.081g Orange roughy
Polyunsaturated fat 0.184g 0.134g Orange roughy
Tryptophan 0.23mg 0.182mg Orange roughy
Threonine 1.03mg 0.699mg Orange roughy
Isoleucine 1.058mg 0.707mg Orange roughy
Leucine 1.797mg 1.143mg Orange roughy
Lysine 2.092mg 1.213mg Orange roughy
Methionine 0.728mg 0.366mg Orange roughy
Phenylalanine 0.869mg 0.582mg Orange roughy
Valine 1.083mg 0.709mg Orange roughy
Histidine 0.474mg 0.312mg Orange roughy
Omega-3 - EPA 0.006g 0.039g Cuttlefish
Omega-3 - DHA 0.025g 0.066g Cuttlefish
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g 0.006g Cuttlefish
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.069g Orange roughy

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Orange roughy 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
14%
Orange roughy
56%
Cuttlefish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Orange roughy
102%
Cuttlefish

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Orange roughy
Orange roughy is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Orange roughy
Orange roughy contains less Sodium (difference - 303mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Orange roughy
Orange roughy is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.084g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cuttlefish
Cuttlefish is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cuttlefish
Cuttlefish is relatively richer in minerals
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. Orange roughy - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174251/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.