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Swordfish vs. Cuttlefish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Swordfish and Cuttlefish

  • Swordfish has more Vitamin B3, Selenium, and Vitamin B6, however, Cuttlefish has more Iron, Vitamin B2, Copper, Vitamin B12, and Phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Cuttlefish is 70% higher.
  • Cuttlefish has 8 times less Vitamin B3 than Swordfish. Swordfish has 9.254mg of Vitamin B3, while Cuttlefish has 1.216mg.
  • Swordfish is lower in Cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Fish, swordfish, 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 Magnesium +16.7%
Contains more Potassium +41%
Contains less Sodium -73.9%
Contains more Selenium +52.9%
Contains more Calcium +1400%
Contains more Iron +1237.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +27.3%
Contains more Zinc +121.8%
Contains more Copper +1176.1%
Contains more Manganese +746.2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 17% 25% 131% 45% 13% 22% 16% 2% 374%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 226% 22% 166% 32% 49% 48% 196% 15% 245%
Contains more Magnesium +16.7%
Contains more Potassium +41%
Contains less Sodium -73.9%
Contains more Selenium +52.9%
Contains more Calcium +1400%
Contains more Iron +1237.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +27.3%
Contains more Zinc +121.8%
Contains more Copper +1176.1%
Contains more Manganese +746.2%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +888.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +661%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +310%
Contains more Vitamin A +190.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1344.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +19.9%
Contains more Folate +700%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +85.2%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 8% 49% 498% 0% 23% 15% 174% 26% 142% 2% 203% 1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 23% 0% 0% 18% 3% 210% 23% 30% 35% 12% 375% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +888.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +661%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +310%
Contains more Vitamin A +190.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1344.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +19.9%
Contains more Folate +700%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +85.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +44.4%
Contains more Fats +1032.9%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +18%
Contains more Other +366.7%
23% 8% 68%
Protein: 23.45 g
Fats: 7.93 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.26 g
Other: 0.36 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 Protein +44.4%
Contains more Fats +1032.9%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +18%
Contains more Other +366.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4275.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +920.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.8%
28% 52% 20%
Saturated Fat: 1.911 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.544 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.368 g
35% 24% 40%
Saturated Fat: 0.118 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.081 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.134 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4275.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +920.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Swordfish Cuttlefish
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Swordfish Cuttlefish Opinion
Net carbs 0g 0.82g Cuttlefish
Protein 23.45g 16.24g Swordfish
Fats 7.93g 0.7g Swordfish
Carbs 0g 0.82g Cuttlefish
Calories 172kcal 79kcal Swordfish
Calcium 6mg 90mg Cuttlefish
Iron 0.45mg 6.02mg Cuttlefish
Magnesium 35mg 30mg Swordfish
Phosphorus 304mg 387mg Cuttlefish
Potassium 499mg 354mg Swordfish
Sodium 97mg 372mg Swordfish
Zinc 0.78mg 1.73mg Cuttlefish
Copper 0.046mg 0.587mg Cuttlefish
Manganese 0.013mg 0.11mg Cuttlefish
Selenium 68.5µg 44.8µg Swordfish
Vitamin A 129IU 375IU Cuttlefish
Vitamin A RAE 43µg 113µg Cuttlefish
Vitamin E 2.41mg Swordfish
Vitamin D 666IU Swordfish
Vitamin D 16.6µg Swordfish
Vitamin C 0mg 5.3mg Cuttlefish
Vitamin B1 0.089mg 0.009mg Swordfish
Vitamin B2 0.063mg 0.91mg Cuttlefish
Vitamin B3 9.254mg 1.216mg Swordfish
Vitamin B5 0.417mg 0.5mg Cuttlefish
Vitamin B6 0.615mg 0.15mg Swordfish
Folate 2µg 16µg Cuttlefish
Vitamin B12 1.62µg 3µg Cuttlefish
Vitamin K 0.1µg Swordfish
Tryptophan 0.265mg 0.182mg Swordfish
Threonine 1.035mg 0.699mg Swordfish
Isoleucine 1.088mg 0.707mg Swordfish
Leucine 1.919mg 1.143mg Swordfish
Lysine 2.168mg 1.213mg Swordfish
Methionine 0.699mg 0.366mg Swordfish
Phenylalanine 0.922mg 0.582mg Swordfish
Valine 1.216mg 0.709mg Swordfish
Histidine 0.695mg 0.312mg Swordfish
Cholesterol 78mg 112mg Swordfish
Trans Fat 0.056g Cuttlefish
Saturated Fat 1.911g 0.118g Cuttlefish
Omega-3 - DHA 0.772g 0.066g Swordfish
Omega-3 - EPA 0.127g 0.039g Swordfish
Omega-3 - DPA 0.168g 0.006g Swordfish
Monounsaturated Fat 3.544g 0.081g Swordfish
Polyunsaturated fat 1.368g 0.134g Swordfish
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.022g Swordfish

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Swordfish Cuttlefish
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
95%
Swordfish
61%
Cuttlefish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
Swordfish
102%
Cuttlefish

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Swordfish
Swordfish contains less Sodium (difference - 275mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Swordfish
Swordfish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 34mg)
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 - 1.793g)
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. Swordfish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173704/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.