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Pike vs. Cuttlefish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between pike and cuttlefish

  • Pike has more vitamin B3 and vitamin B1, while cuttlefish has more iron, vitamin B2, and calcium.
  • Cuttlefish covers your daily need for iron, 49% more than pike.
  • Pike contains 11 times more vitamin B1 than cuttlefish. While pike contains 0.1mg of vitamin B1, cuttlefish contains only 0.009mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fish, pike, northern, liver (Alaska Native) 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.
Pike
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0% 8.4% 0% 79% 0% 0% 177% 0% 0% 0%
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 -100%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +221.4%
Contains more IronIron +186.7%
~equal in Phosphorus ~387mg

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.
Pike
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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% 0% 0% 0% 25% 162% 94% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 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 +311.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +30%
~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
Pike
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17% 8% 4% 70%
Protein: 16.6 g
Fats: 8 g
Carbs: 4.3 g
Water: 69.8 g
Other: 1.3 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 FatsFats +1042.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +424.4%
Contains more WaterWater +15.4%
Contains more OtherOther +29.2%
~equal in Protein ~16.24g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pike Cuttlefish DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 3µg 125%
Selenium 44.8µg 81%
Copper 0.587mg 65%
Iron 2.1mg 6.02mg 49%
Cholesterol 112mg 37%
Vitamin B3 5mg 1.216mg 24%
Sodium 372mg 16%
Zinc 1.73mg 16%
Vitamin B2 0.7mg 0.91mg 16%
Vitamin A 113µg 13%
Vitamin B6 0.15mg 12%
Fats 8g 0.7g 11%
Potassium 354mg 10%
Vitamin B5 0.5mg 10%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.009mg 8%
Magnesium 30mg 7%
Calcium 28mg 90mg 6%
Vitamin C 5.3mg 6%
Manganese 0.11mg 5%
Folate 16µg 4%
Calories 156kcal 79kcal 4%
Phosphorus 412mg 387mg 4%
Protein 16.6g 16.24g 1%
Carbs 4.3g 0.82g 1%
Saturated fat 0.118g 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.134g 1%
Net carbs 4.3g 0.82g N/A
Monounsaturated fat 0.081g 0%
Tryptophan 0.182mg 0%
Threonine 0.699mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.707mg 0%
Leucine 1.143mg 0%
Lysine 1.213mg 0%
Methionine 0.366mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.582mg 0%
Valine 0.709mg 0%
Histidine 0.312mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.039g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.066g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pike Cuttlefish
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
22%
Pike
57%
Cuttlefish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Pike
102%
Cuttlefish

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pike
Pike is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 112mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pike
Pike contains less Sodium (difference - 372mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pike
Pike is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.118g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pike
Pike is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cuttlefish
Cuttlefish is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cuttlefish
Cuttlefish is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Pike - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168021/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.