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Whitefish vs. Cuttlefish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Whitefish and Cuttlefish?

  • Whitefish is richer in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B1, yet Cuttlefish is richer in Vitamin B12, Iron, Vitamin B2, Copper, and Selenium.
  • Cuttlefish's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 85% higher.
  • Whitefish has 19 times more Vitamin B1 than Cuttlefish. Whitefish has 0.171mg of Vitamin B1, while Cuttlefish has 0.009mg.
  • Whitefish contains less Cholesterol.

We used Fish, whitefish, mixed species, 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 30% 9.9% 36% 18% 31% 35% 148% 8.5% 11% 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 +40%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +14.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -82.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +172.7%
Contains more IronIron +1180.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +538%
Contains more ZincZinc +36.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +11.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +27.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +176.5%

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% 7.9% 0% 0% 43% 36% 72% 52% 80% 120% 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 +1800%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +216.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +73%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +130.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +186.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +490.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +212.5%
~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% 8% 65% 3%
Protein: 24.47 g
Fats: 7.51 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 65.09 g
Other: 2.93 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 +50.7%
Contains more FatsFats +972.9%
Contains more OtherOther +74.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +23.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 40% 43%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.162 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.559 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.755 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 +3059.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1956%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -89.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Whitefish 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 Whitefish Cuttlefish Opinion
Calories 172kcal 79kcal Whitefish
Protein 24.47g 16.24g Whitefish
Fats 7.51g 0.7g Whitefish
Vitamin C 0mg 5.3mg Cuttlefish
Net carbs 0g 0.82g Cuttlefish
Carbs 0g 0.82g Cuttlefish
Cholesterol 77mg 112mg Whitefish
Magnesium 42mg 30mg Whitefish
Calcium 33mg 90mg Cuttlefish
Potassium 406mg 354mg Whitefish
Iron 0.47mg 6.02mg Cuttlefish
Copper 0.092mg 0.587mg Cuttlefish
Zinc 1.27mg 1.73mg Cuttlefish
Phosphorus 346mg 387mg Cuttlefish
Sodium 65mg 372mg Whitefish
Vitamin A 131IU 375IU Cuttlefish
Vitamin A 39µg 113µg Cuttlefish
Manganese 0.086mg 0.11mg Cuttlefish
Selenium 16.2µg 44.8µg Cuttlefish
Vitamin B1 0.171mg 0.009mg Whitefish
Vitamin B2 0.154mg 0.91mg Cuttlefish
Vitamin B3 3.846mg 1.216mg Whitefish
Vitamin B5 0.865mg 0.5mg Whitefish
Vitamin B6 0.346mg 0.15mg Whitefish
Vitamin B12 0.96µg 3µg Cuttlefish
Folate 17µg 16µg Whitefish
Saturated Fat 1.162g 0.118g Cuttlefish
Monounsaturated Fat 2.559g 0.081g Whitefish
Polyunsaturated fat 2.755g 0.134g Whitefish
Tryptophan 0.274mg 0.182mg Whitefish
Threonine 1.073mg 0.699mg Whitefish
Isoleucine 1.128mg 0.707mg Whitefish
Leucine 1.989mg 1.143mg Whitefish
Lysine 2.248mg 1.213mg Whitefish
Methionine 0.724mg 0.366mg Whitefish
Phenylalanine 0.955mg 0.582mg Whitefish
Valine 1.261mg 0.709mg Whitefish
Histidine 0.721mg 0.312mg Whitefish
Omega-3 - EPA 0.406g 0.039g Whitefish
Omega-3 - DHA 1.206g 0.066g Whitefish
Omega-3 - DPA 0.209g 0.006g Whitefish

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Whitefish 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
33%
Whitefish
56%
Cuttlefish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Whitefish
102%
Cuttlefish

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Whitefish
Whitefish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 35mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Whitefish
Whitefish contains less Sodium (difference - 307mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cuttlefish
Cuttlefish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.044g)
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. Whitefish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174246/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.