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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 for 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 25% 1.8% 44% 17% 15% 21% 130% 13% 1.7% 374%
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 +41%
Contains less SodiumSodium -73.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +52.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1400%
Contains more IronIron +1237.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +1176.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +121.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +27.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +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.
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% 14% 48% 249% 22% 15% 174% 25% 142% 203% 0.25% 1.5% 42%
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 EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +888.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +661%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +310%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +162.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1344.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +19.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +85.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +700%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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 ProteinProtein +44.4%
Contains more FatsFats +1032.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +18%
Contains more OtherOther +366.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
28% 52% 20%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.911 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.544 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.368 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 +4275.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +920.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated 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 Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium 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 DV% diff.
Vitamin D 666IU 83%
Vitamin D 16.6µg 83%
Iron 0.45mg 6.02mg 70%
Vitamin B2 0.063mg 0.91mg 65%
Copper 0.046mg 0.587mg 60%
Vitamin B12 1.62µg 3µg 58%
Vitamin B3 9.254mg 1.216mg 50%
Selenium 68.5µg 44.8µg 43%
Vitamin B6 0.615mg 0.15mg 36%
Vitamin E 2.41mg 16%
Protein 23.45g 16.24g 14%
Choline 77.5mg 14%
Phosphorus 304mg 387mg 12%
Sodium 97mg 372mg 12%
Fats 7.93g 0.7g 11%
Cholesterol 78mg 112mg 11%
Zinc 0.78mg 1.73mg 9%
Monounsaturated fat 3.544g 0.081g 9%
Saturated fat 1.911g 0.118g 8%
Vitamin A 43µg 113µg 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.368g 0.134g 8%
Calcium 6mg 90mg 8%
Vitamin B1 0.089mg 0.009mg 7%
Vitamin C 0mg 5.3mg 6%
Calories 172kcal 79kcal 5%
Manganese 0.013mg 0.11mg 4%
Folate 2µg 16µg 4%
Potassium 499mg 354mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.417mg 0.5mg 2%
Magnesium 35mg 30mg 1%
Carbs 0g 0.82g 0%
Net carbs 0g 0.82g N/A
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0%
Trans fat 0.056g N/A
Tryptophan 0.265mg 0.182mg 0%
Threonine 1.035mg 0.699mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.088mg 0.707mg 0%
Leucine 1.919mg 1.143mg 0%
Lysine 2.168mg 1.213mg 0%
Methionine 0.699mg 0.366mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.922mg 0.582mg 0%
Valine 1.216mg 0.709mg 0%
Histidine 0.695mg 0.312mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.127g 0.039g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.772g 0.066g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.168g 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.022g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Swordfish 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
72%
Swordfish
57%
Cuttlefish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
Swordfish
102%
Cuttlefish

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Swordfish
Swordfish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 34mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Swordfish
Swordfish contains less Sodium (difference - 275mg)
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.