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Sucker fish vs. Cuttlefish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Sucker fish and Cuttlefish

  • Sucker fish has more Manganese, and Vitamin B5, however, Cuttlefish is richer in Vitamin B2, Iron, Selenium, Copper, Vitamin B12, and Phosphorus.
  • Cuttlefish covers your daily Vitamin B2 needs 63% more than Sucker fish.
  • Cuttlefish has 7 times less Manganese than Sucker fish. Sucker fish has 0.769mg of Manganese, while Cuttlefish has 0.11mg.
  • Sucker fish contains less Cholesterol.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fish, sucker, white, 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 27% 27% 43% 63% 83% 26% 115% 6.7% 100% 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 +26.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +37.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -86.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +599.1%
Contains more IronIron +260.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +134.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +80.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +43.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +176.5%
~equal in Calcium ~90mg

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% 12% 0% 0% 3% 20% 27% 52% 53% 289% 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 B1Vitamin B1 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +20.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +73%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +54%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +91.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +970.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +29.9%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Folate ~16µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
21% 3% 74%
Protein: 21.49 g
Fats: 2.97 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.99 g
Other: 1.55 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 +32.3%
Contains more FatsFats +324.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
~equal in Water ~80.56g
~equal in Other ~1.68g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
23% 36% 41%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.579 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.905 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.035 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 +1017.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +672.4%
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.
Sucker fish 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 Sucker fish Cuttlefish Opinion
Calories 119kcal 79kcal Sucker fish
Protein 21.49g 16.24g Sucker fish
Fats 2.97g 0.7g Sucker fish
Vitamin C 0mg 5.3mg Cuttlefish
Net carbs 0g 0.82g Cuttlefish
Carbs 0g 0.82g Cuttlefish
Cholesterol 53mg 112mg Sucker fish
Magnesium 38mg 30mg Sucker fish
Calcium 90mg 90mg
Potassium 487mg 354mg Sucker fish
Iron 1.67mg 6.02mg Cuttlefish
Copper 0.25mg 0.587mg Cuttlefish
Zinc 0.96mg 1.73mg Cuttlefish
Phosphorus 269mg 387mg Cuttlefish
Sodium 51mg 372mg Sucker fish
Vitamin A 196IU 375IU Cuttlefish
Vitamin A 59µg 113µg Cuttlefish
Manganese 0.769mg 0.11mg Sucker fish
Selenium 16.2µg 44.8µg Cuttlefish
Vitamin B1 0.012mg 0.009mg Sucker fish
Vitamin B2 0.085mg 0.91mg Cuttlefish
Vitamin B3 1.462mg 1.216mg Sucker fish
Vitamin B5 0.865mg 0.5mg Sucker fish
Vitamin B6 0.231mg 0.15mg Sucker fish
Vitamin B12 2.31µg 3µg Cuttlefish
Folate 17µg 16µg Sucker fish
Saturated Fat 0.579g 0.118g Cuttlefish
Monounsaturated Fat 0.905g 0.081g Sucker fish
Polyunsaturated fat 1.035g 0.134g Sucker fish
Tryptophan 0.241mg 0.182mg Sucker fish
Threonine 0.942mg 0.699mg Sucker fish
Isoleucine 0.99mg 0.707mg Sucker fish
Leucine 1.746mg 1.143mg Sucker fish
Lysine 1.973mg 1.213mg Sucker fish
Methionine 0.636mg 0.366mg Sucker fish
Phenylalanine 0.839mg 0.582mg Sucker fish
Valine 1.107mg 0.709mg Sucker fish
Histidine 0.633mg 0.312mg Sucker fish
Omega-3 - EPA 0.244g 0.039g Sucker fish
Omega-3 - DHA 0.371g 0.066g Sucker fish
Omega-3 - DPA 0.094g 0.006g Sucker fish

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sucker fish 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
36%
Sucker fish
56%
Cuttlefish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Sucker fish
102%
Cuttlefish

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sucker fish
Sucker fish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 59mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sucker fish
Sucker fish contains less Sodium (difference - 321mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cuttlefish
Cuttlefish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.461g)
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. Sucker fish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172002/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.