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Sturgeon vs. Cuttlefish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are sturgeon and cuttlefish different?

  • Sturgeon is richer in vitamin B3, while cuttlefish is higher in iron, vitamin B2, copper, selenium, vitamin B12, phosphorus, and zinc.
  • Cuttlefish covers your daily need for iron, 64% more than sturgeon.
  • Sturgeon contains 8 times more vitamin B3 than cuttlefish. Sturgeon contains 10.1mg of vitamin B3, while cuttlefish contains 1.216mg.
  • Sturgeon is lower in cholesterol.

Fish, sturgeon, mixed species, cooked, dry heat and Mollusks, cuttlefish, mixed species, raw types were used in this article.

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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 32% 5.1% 32% 34% 18% 15% 116% 9% 3.9% 88%
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 +50%
Contains less SodiumSodium -81.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +429.4%
Contains more IronIron +568.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +1007.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +220.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +42.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +266.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +176.5%
~equal in Potassium ~354mg

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% 88% 13% 194% 20% 21% 189% 52% 53% 313% 0.25% 13% 38%
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 AVitamin A +132.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +788.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +730.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +74%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +53.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +911.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +20%
~equal in Folate ~16µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
21% 5% 70% 4%
Protein: 20.7 g
Fats: 5.18 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 69.94 g
Other: 4.18 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 +27.5%
Contains more FatsFats +640%
Contains more OtherOther +148.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +15.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
26% 55% 19%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.173 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.486 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.885 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 +2969.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +560.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -89.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sturgeon Cuttlefish DV% diff.
Vitamin D 12.9µg 65%
Vitamin D 515IU 64%
Iron 0.9mg 6.02mg 64%
Vitamin B2 0.09mg 0.91mg 63%
Copper 0.053mg 0.587mg 59%
Vitamin B3 10.1mg 1.216mg 56%
Selenium 16.2µg 44.8µg 52%
Vitamin B12 2.5µg 3µg 21%
Vitamin A 263µg 113µg 17%
Phosphorus 271mg 387mg 17%
Choline 70mg 13%
Sodium 69mg 372mg 13%
Cholesterol 77mg 112mg 12%
Zinc 0.54mg 1.73mg 11%
Protein 20.7g 16.24g 9%
Calcium 17mg 90mg 7%
Fats 5.18g 0.7g 7%
Vitamin B5 0.87mg 0.5mg 7%
Monounsaturated fat 2.486g 0.081g 6%
Vitamin C 0mg 5.3mg 6%
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.009mg 6%
Vitamin B6 0.23mg 0.15mg 6%
Saturated fat 1.173g 0.118g 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.885g 0.134g 5%
Magnesium 45mg 30mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.63mg 4%
Calories 135kcal 79kcal 3%
Manganese 0.03mg 0.11mg 3%
Carbs 0g 0.82g 0%
Net carbs 0g 0.82g N/A
Potassium 364mg 354mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0%
Folate 17µg 16µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.232mg 0.182mg 0%
Threonine 0.907mg 0.699mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.954mg 0.707mg 0%
Leucine 1.682mg 1.143mg 0%
Lysine 1.901mg 1.213mg 0%
Methionine 0.613mg 0.366mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.808mg 0.582mg 0%
Valine 1.066mg 0.709mg 0%
Histidine 0.609mg 0.312mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.249g 0.039g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.119g 0.066g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.058g 0.006g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sturgeon 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
76%
Sturgeon
57%
Cuttlefish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Sturgeon
102%
Cuttlefish

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sturgeon
Sturgeon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 35mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sturgeon
Sturgeon contains less Sodium (difference - 303mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sturgeon
Sturgeon is relatively richer in vitamins
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 - 1.055g)
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 ($)

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. Sturgeon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175148/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.