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Tilefish vs. Cuttlefish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Tilefish and Cuttlefish?

  • Tilefish is richer in Vitamin B3, Selenium, and Vitamin B6, yet Cuttlefish is richer in Iron, Copper, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B12.
  • Cuttlefish's daily need coverage for Iron is 71% higher.
  • Tilefish has 3 times more Vitamin B3 than Cuttlefish. Tilefish has 3.5mg of Vitamin B3, while Cuttlefish has 1.216mg.
  • Tilefish contains less Cholesterol.

We used Fish, tilefish, cooked, dry heat and Mollusks, cuttlefish, mixed species, raw types in this comparison.

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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 24% 7.8% 45% 12% 17% 14% 101% 7.7% 2% 281%
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 PotassiumPotassium +44.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -84.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +15%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +246.2%
Contains more IronIron +1841.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +1028.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +226.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +64%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +633.3%
~equal in Magnesium ~30mg

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% 4.1% 0% 0% 35% 44% 66% 52% 69% 313% 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 +1455.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +187.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +74%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +100%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +443.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +378.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +20%
~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
24% 5% 70%
Protein: 24.49 g
Fats: 4.69 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 70.24 g
Other: 0.58 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 +50.8%
Contains more FatsFats +570%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +14.7%
Contains more OtherOther +189.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
25% 39% 36%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.868 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.332 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.246 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 +1544.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +829.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -86.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Tilefish 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 Tilefish Cuttlefish Opinion
Calories 147kcal 79kcal Tilefish
Protein 24.49g 16.24g Tilefish
Fats 4.69g 0.7g Tilefish
Vitamin C 0mg 5.3mg Cuttlefish
Net carbs 0g 0.82g Cuttlefish
Carbs 0g 0.82g Cuttlefish
Cholesterol 64mg 112mg Tilefish
Magnesium 33mg 30mg Tilefish
Calcium 26mg 90mg Cuttlefish
Potassium 512mg 354mg Tilefish
Iron 0.31mg 6.02mg Cuttlefish
Copper 0.052mg 0.587mg Cuttlefish
Zinc 0.53mg 1.73mg Cuttlefish
Phosphorus 236mg 387mg Cuttlefish
Sodium 59mg 372mg Tilefish
Vitamin A 69IU 375IU Cuttlefish
Vitamin A 21µg 113µg Cuttlefish
Manganese 0.015mg 0.11mg Cuttlefish
Selenium 51.5µg 44.8µg Tilefish
Vitamin B1 0.14mg 0.009mg Tilefish
Vitamin B2 0.19mg 0.91mg Cuttlefish
Vitamin B3 3.5mg 1.216mg Tilefish
Vitamin B5 0.87mg 0.5mg Tilefish
Vitamin B6 0.3mg 0.15mg Tilefish
Vitamin B12 2.5µg 3µg Cuttlefish
Folate 17µg 16µg Tilefish
Saturated Fat 0.868g 0.118g Cuttlefish
Monounsaturated Fat 1.332g 0.081g Tilefish
Polyunsaturated fat 1.246g 0.134g Tilefish
Tryptophan 0.274mg 0.182mg Tilefish
Threonine 1.074mg 0.699mg Tilefish
Isoleucine 1.128mg 0.707mg Tilefish
Leucine 1.99mg 1.143mg Tilefish
Lysine 2.249mg 1.213mg Tilefish
Methionine 0.725mg 0.366mg Tilefish
Phenylalanine 0.956mg 0.582mg Tilefish
Valine 1.262mg 0.709mg Tilefish
Histidine 0.721mg 0.312mg Tilefish
Omega-3 - EPA 0.172g 0.039g Tilefish
Omega-3 - DHA 0.733g 0.066g Tilefish
Omega-3 - DPA 0.143g 0.006g Tilefish

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tilefish 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
46%
Tilefish
56%
Cuttlefish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
51%
Tilefish
102%
Cuttlefish

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tilefish
Tilefish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 48mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tilefish
Tilefish contains less Sodium (difference - 313mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cuttlefish
Cuttlefish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.75g)
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. Tilefish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175152/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.