Smelt vs. Cuttlefish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between smelt and cuttlefish
- Smelt has more vitamin B12 and manganese, while cuttlefish has more iron, vitamin B2, copper, phosphorus, vitamin A, and vitamin C.
- Cuttlefish covers your daily need for iron, 61% more than smelt.
- Smelt contains 8 times more manganese than cuttlefish. While smelt contains 0.9mg of manganese, cuttlefish contains only 0.11mg.
- The amount of cholesterol in smelt is lower.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fish, smelt, rainbow, 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +26.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +22.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -79.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +718.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +16.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +423.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +229.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +31.2% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +45.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +48% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +13.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +32.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +564.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +523.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +220% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
22.6 g
Fats:
3.1 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
72.79 g
Other:
1.51 g
Protein:
16.24 g
Fats:
0.7 g
Carbs:
0.82 g
Water:
80.56 g
Other:
1.68 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +39.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +342.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +10.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +11.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.579 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.822 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.135 g
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 | +914.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +747% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -79.6% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 1.15mg | 6.02mg | 61% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.146mg | 0.91mg | 59% |
| Copper | 0.178mg | 0.587mg | 45% |
| Vitamin B12 | 3.97µg | 3µg | 40% |
| Manganese | 0.9mg | 0.11mg | 34% |
| Sodium | 77mg | 372mg | 13% |
| Phosphorus | 295mg | 387mg | 13% |
| Protein | 22.6g | 16.24g | 13% |
| Vitamin A | 17µg | 113µg | 11% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.135g | 0.134g | 7% |
| Cholesterol | 90mg | 112mg | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 5.3mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.74mg | 0.5mg | 5% |
| Zinc | 2.12mg | 1.73mg | 4% |
| Selenium | 46.8µg | 44.8µg | 4% |
| Fats | 3.1g | 0.7g | 4% |
| Folate | 5µg | 16µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.766mg | 1.216mg | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 0.579g | 0.118g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.822g | 0.081g | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.17mg | 0.15mg | 2% |
| Calories | 124kcal | 79kcal | 2% |
| Magnesium | 38mg | 30mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 372mg | 354mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 77mg | 90mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 0g | 0.82g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 0.82g | N/A |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.01mg | 0.009mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.253mg | 0.182mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.991mg | 0.699mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.041mg | 0.707mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.837mg | 1.143mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.076mg | 1.213mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.669mg | 0.366mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.882mg | 0.582mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.164mg | 0.709mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.665mg | 0.312mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.353g | 0.039g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.536g | 0.066g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.023g | 0.006g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
51%
57%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
75%
102%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Smelt is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 22mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Smelt contains less Sodium (difference - 295mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cuttlefish is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.461g)
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 minerals?
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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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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