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Sheepshead vs. Cuttlefish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Sheepshead and Cuttlefish

  • Sheepshead has more Vitamin B6, and Selenium, while Cuttlefish has more Iron, Vitamin B2, Copper, Vitamin B12, Zinc, and Vitamin A.
  • Cuttlefish's daily need coverage for Iron is 67% higher.
  • Cuttlefish contains 2 times less Vitamin B6 than Sheepshead. Sheepshead contains 0.35mg of Vitamin B6, while Cuttlefish contains 0.15mg.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Sheepshead is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Fish, sheepshead, 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 25% 11% 45% 25% 41% 17% 150% 9.5% 2.7% 280%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +16.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +44.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -80.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +14.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +143.2%
Contains more IronIron +798.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +381.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +174.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +10.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +423.8%

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% 6.9% 0% 0% 2.5% 12% 34% 52% 81% 288% 0% 13% 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 B3Vitamin B3 +48%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +74%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +226.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1720%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +30.4%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.009mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Folate ~16µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
26% 69% 3%
Protein: 26.02 g
Fats: 1.63 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 69.04 g
Other: 3.31 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 +60.2%
Contains more FatsFats +132.9%
Contains more OtherOther +97%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +16.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
33% 32% 35%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.36 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.35 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.382 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 +332.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +185.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -67.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Sheepshead 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 Sheepshead Cuttlefish Opinion
Calories 126kcal 79kcal Sheepshead
Protein 26.02g 16.24g Sheepshead
Fats 1.63g 0.7g Sheepshead
Vitamin C 0mg 5.3mg Cuttlefish
Net carbs 0g 0.82g Cuttlefish
Carbs 0g 0.82g Cuttlefish
Cholesterol 64mg 112mg Sheepshead
Magnesium 35mg 30mg Sheepshead
Calcium 37mg 90mg Cuttlefish
Potassium 512mg 354mg Sheepshead
Iron 0.67mg 6.02mg Cuttlefish
Copper 0.122mg 0.587mg Cuttlefish
Zinc 0.63mg 1.73mg Cuttlefish
Phosphorus 350mg 387mg Cuttlefish
Sodium 73mg 372mg Sheepshead
Vitamin A 115IU 375IU Cuttlefish
Vitamin A 35µg 113µg Cuttlefish
Manganese 0.021mg 0.11mg Cuttlefish
Selenium 51.3µg 44.8µg Sheepshead
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 0.009mg Sheepshead
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.91mg Cuttlefish
Vitamin B3 1.8mg 1.216mg Sheepshead
Vitamin B5 0.87mg 0.5mg Sheepshead
Vitamin B6 0.35mg 0.15mg Sheepshead
Vitamin B12 2.3µg 3µg Cuttlefish
Folate 17µg 16µg Sheepshead
Saturated Fat 0.36g 0.118g Cuttlefish
Monounsaturated Fat 0.35g 0.081g Sheepshead
Polyunsaturated fat 0.382g 0.134g Sheepshead
Tryptophan 0.291mg 0.182mg Sheepshead
Threonine 1.141mg 0.699mg Sheepshead
Isoleucine 1.199mg 0.707mg Sheepshead
Leucine 2.115mg 1.143mg Sheepshead
Lysine 2.39mg 1.213mg Sheepshead
Methionine 0.77mg 0.366mg Sheepshead
Phenylalanine 1.016mg 0.582mg Sheepshead
Valine 1.34mg 0.709mg Sheepshead
Histidine 0.766mg 0.312mg Sheepshead
Omega-3 - EPA 0.083g 0.039g Sheepshead
Omega-3 - DHA 0.107g 0.066g Sheepshead
Omega-3 - DPA 0.04g 0.006g Sheepshead

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sheepshead
Sheepshead is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 48mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sheepshead
Sheepshead contains less Sodium (difference - 299mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cuttlefish
Cuttlefish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.242g)
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. Sheepshead - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175145/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.