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Rockfish vs. Cuttlefish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Rockfish and Cuttlefish

  • Rockfish has more Selenium, however, Cuttlefish has more Iron, Copper, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Vitamin A, and Zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Cuttlefish is 71% higher.
  • Cuttlefish has 2 times less Selenium than Rockfish. Rockfish has 76.2µg of Selenium, while Cuttlefish has 44.8µg.
  • Rockfish is lower in Cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Fish, rockfish, Pacific, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 24% 5.1% 41% 14% 14% 12% 106% 12% 1.7% 416%
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 +31.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -76.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +70.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +429.4%
Contains more IronIron +1572.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +1331.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +302.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +56%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +746.2%
~equal in Magnesium ~30mg

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% 0.96% 8.8% 138% 6.8% 52% 54% 24% 56% 199% 0% 7.5% 43%
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 DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +138.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +60.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2243.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +302.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +23.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +88.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +60%
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
22% 75%
Protein: 22.23 g
Fats: 1.62 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 74.67 g
Other: 1.48 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 +36.9%
Contains more FatsFats +131.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +13.5%
~equal in Water ~80.56g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
31% 34% 35%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.42 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.466 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.485 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 +475.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +261.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -71.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Rockfish Cuttlefish
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat 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 Rockfish Cuttlefish Opinion
Calories 109kcal 79kcal Rockfish
Protein 22.23g 16.24g Rockfish
Fats 1.62g 0.7g Rockfish
Vitamin C 0mg 5.3mg Cuttlefish
Net carbs 0g 0.82g Cuttlefish
Carbs 0g 0.82g Cuttlefish
Cholesterol 61mg 112mg Rockfish
Vitamin D 183IU Rockfish
Magnesium 33mg 30mg Rockfish
Calcium 17mg 90mg Cuttlefish
Potassium 467mg 354mg Rockfish
Iron 0.36mg 6.02mg Cuttlefish
Copper 0.041mg 0.587mg Cuttlefish
Zinc 0.43mg 1.73mg Cuttlefish
Phosphorus 248mg 387mg Cuttlefish
Sodium 89mg 372mg Rockfish
Vitamin A 16IU 375IU Cuttlefish
Vitamin A 5µg 113µg Cuttlefish
Vitamin E 0.44mg Rockfish
Vitamin D 4.6µg Rockfish
Manganese 0.013mg 0.11mg Cuttlefish
Selenium 76.2µg 44.8µg Rockfish
Vitamin B1 0.027mg 0.009mg Rockfish
Vitamin B2 0.226mg 0.91mg Cuttlefish
Vitamin B3 2.897mg 1.216mg Rockfish
Vitamin B5 0.404mg 0.5mg Cuttlefish
Vitamin B6 0.241mg 0.15mg Rockfish
Vitamin B12 1.59µg 3µg Cuttlefish
Folate 10µg 16µg Cuttlefish
Trans Fat 0.025g Cuttlefish
Choline 78.7mg Rockfish
Saturated Fat 0.42g 0.118g Cuttlefish
Monounsaturated Fat 0.466g 0.081g Rockfish
Polyunsaturated fat 0.485g 0.134g Rockfish
Tryptophan 0.296mg 0.182mg Rockfish
Threonine 1.014mg 0.699mg Rockfish
Isoleucine 1.06mg 0.707mg Rockfish
Leucine 1.835mg 1.143mg Rockfish
Lysine 2.188mg 1.213mg Rockfish
Methionine 0.707mg 0.366mg Rockfish
Phenylalanine 0.935mg 0.582mg Rockfish
Valine 1.106mg 0.709mg Rockfish
Histidine 0.502mg 0.312mg Rockfish
Omega-3 - EPA 0.107g 0.039g Rockfish
Omega-3 - DHA 0.238g 0.066g Rockfish
Omega-3 - DPA 0.027g 0.006g Rockfish
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g Rockfish

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Rockfish 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
45%
Rockfish
56%
Cuttlefish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
Rockfish
102%
Cuttlefish

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Rockfish
Rockfish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 51mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rockfish
Rockfish contains less Sodium (difference - 283mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cuttlefish
Cuttlefish is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cuttlefish
Cuttlefish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.302g)
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. Rockfish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175131/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.