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Perch vs. Cuttlefish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Perch and Cuttlefish

  • Perch has more Manganese, and Vitamin B5, however, Cuttlefish has more Vitamin B2, Iron, Selenium, Copper, Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B2 from Cuttlefish is 61% higher.
  • Cuttlefish has 8 times less Manganese than Perch. Perch has 0.9mg of Manganese, while Cuttlefish has 0.11mg.
  • Perch is lower in Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Fish, perch, mixed species, 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 Calcium +13.3%
Contains more Magnesium +26.7%
Contains less Sodium -78.8%
Contains more Manganese +718.2%
Contains more Iron +419%
Contains more Phosphorus +50.6%
Contains more Zinc +21%
Contains more Copper +205.7%
Contains more Selenium +178.3%
Equal in Potassium - 354
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 31% 44% 28% 111% 31% 11% 39% 64% 118% 88%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 226% 22% 166% 32% 49% 48% 196% 15% 245%
Contains more Calcium +13.3%
Contains more Magnesium +26.7%
Contains less Sodium -78.8%
Contains more Manganese +718.2%
Contains more Iron +419%
Contains more Phosphorus +50.6%
Contains more Zinc +21%
Contains more Copper +205.7%
Contains more Selenium +178.3%
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.
Perch
3
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +788.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +56.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +74%
Contains more Vitamin A +1071.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +211.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +658.3%
Contains more Folate +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +36.4%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.15
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 0% 0% 6% 20% 28% 36% 53% 33% 5% 275% 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 +788.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +56.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +74%
Contains more Vitamin A +1071.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +211.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +658.3%
Contains more Folate +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +36.4%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.15

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +53.1%
Contains more Fats +68.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +136.6%
Equal in Water - 80.56
25% 73%
Protein: 24.86 g
Fats: 1.18 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.25 g
Other: 0.71 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 +53.1%
Contains more Fats +68.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +136.6%
Equal in Water - 80.56

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +140.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +252.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -50.2%
26% 22% 52%
Saturated Fat: 0.237 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.195 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.472 g
35% 24% 40%
Saturated Fat: 0.118 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.081 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.134 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +140.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +252.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -50.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Perch 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 Perch Cuttlefish Opinion
Net carbs 0g 0.82g Cuttlefish
Protein 24.86g 16.24g Perch
Fats 1.18g 0.7g Perch
Carbs 0g 0.82g Cuttlefish
Calories 117kcal 79kcal Perch
Calcium 102mg 90mg Perch
Iron 1.16mg 6.02mg Cuttlefish
Magnesium 38mg 30mg Perch
Phosphorus 257mg 387mg Cuttlefish
Potassium 344mg 354mg Cuttlefish
Sodium 79mg 372mg Perch
Zinc 1.43mg 1.73mg Cuttlefish
Copper 0.192mg 0.587mg Cuttlefish
Manganese 0.9mg 0.11mg Perch
Selenium 16.1µg 44.8µg Cuttlefish
Vitamin A 32IU 375IU Cuttlefish
Vitamin A RAE 10µg 113µg Cuttlefish
Vitamin C 1.7mg 5.3mg Cuttlefish
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.009mg Perch
Vitamin B2 0.12mg 0.91mg Cuttlefish
Vitamin B3 1.9mg 1.216mg Perch
Vitamin B5 0.87mg 0.5mg Perch
Vitamin B6 0.14mg 0.15mg Cuttlefish
Folate 6µg 16µg Cuttlefish
Vitamin B12 2.2µg 3µg Cuttlefish
Tryptophan 0.278mg 0.182mg Perch
Threonine 1.09mg 0.699mg Perch
Isoleucine 1.145mg 0.707mg Perch
Leucine 2.02mg 1.143mg Perch
Lysine 2.283mg 1.213mg Perch
Methionine 0.736mg 0.366mg Perch
Phenylalanine 0.97mg 0.582mg Perch
Valine 1.281mg 0.709mg Perch
Histidine 0.732mg 0.312mg Perch
Cholesterol 115mg 112mg Cuttlefish
Saturated Fat 0.237g 0.118g Cuttlefish
Omega-3 - DHA 0.223g 0.066g Perch
Omega-3 - EPA 0.101g 0.039g Perch
Omega-3 - DPA 0.036g 0.006g Perch
Monounsaturated Fat 0.195g 0.081g Perch
Polyunsaturated fat 0.472g 0.134g Perch

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Perch 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
38%
Perch
61%
Cuttlefish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Perch
102%
Cuttlefish

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Perch
Perch contains less Sodium (difference - 293mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cuttlefish
Cuttlefish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cuttlefish
Cuttlefish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.119g)
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. Perch - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173679/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.