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Whiting vs. Cuttlefish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Whiting and Cuttlefish?

  • Whiting has less Iron, Vitamin B2, Copper, Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Zinc, Vitamin A, and Selenium than Cuttlefish.
  • Cuttlefish's daily need coverage for Iron is 70% higher.
  • Whiting contains less Cholesterol.

We used Fish, whiting, 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 19% 19% 38% 16% 13% 14% 122% 17% 17% 224%
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 +22.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -64.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +18.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +11.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +45.2%
Contains more IronIron +1333.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +1367.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +226.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +35.8%
~equal in Selenium ~44.8µg

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% 7.7% 7.6% 54% 17% 14% 31% 15% 42% 325% 0.25% 11% 45%
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 EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +655.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +37.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +20%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +193%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1416.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +15.4%
~equal in Folate ~16µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
23% 2% 75%
Protein: 23.48 g
Fats: 1.69 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 74.71 g
Other: 0.12 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 +44.6%
Contains more FatsFats +141.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +1300%
~equal in Water ~80.56g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
28% 31% 41%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.4 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.445 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.587 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 +449.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +338.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -70.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Whiting 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 Whiting Cuttlefish Opinion
Calories 116kcal 79kcal Whiting
Protein 23.48g 16.24g Whiting
Fats 1.69g 0.7g Whiting
Vitamin C 0mg 5.3mg Cuttlefish
Net carbs 0g 0.82g Cuttlefish
Carbs 0g 0.82g Cuttlefish
Cholesterol 84mg 112mg Whiting
Vitamin D 73IU Whiting
Magnesium 27mg 30mg Cuttlefish
Calcium 62mg 90mg Cuttlefish
Potassium 434mg 354mg Whiting
Iron 0.42mg 6.02mg Cuttlefish
Copper 0.04mg 0.587mg Cuttlefish
Zinc 0.53mg 1.73mg Cuttlefish
Phosphorus 285mg 387mg Cuttlefish
Sodium 132mg 372mg Whiting
Vitamin A 128IU 375IU Cuttlefish
Vitamin A 38µg 113µg Cuttlefish
Vitamin E 0.38mg Whiting
Vitamin D 1.8µg Whiting
Manganese 0.13mg 0.11mg Whiting
Selenium 41.1µg 44.8µg Cuttlefish
Vitamin B1 0.068mg 0.009mg Whiting
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.91mg Cuttlefish
Vitamin B3 1.67mg 1.216mg Whiting
Vitamin B5 0.25mg 0.5mg Cuttlefish
Vitamin B6 0.18mg 0.15mg Whiting
Vitamin B12 2.6µg 3µg Cuttlefish
Vitamin K 0.1µg Whiting
Folate 15µg 16µg Cuttlefish
Choline 83.3mg Whiting
Saturated Fat 0.4g 0.118g Cuttlefish
Monounsaturated Fat 0.445g 0.081g Whiting
Polyunsaturated fat 0.587g 0.134g Whiting
Tryptophan 0.263mg 0.182mg Whiting
Threonine 1.029mg 0.699mg Whiting
Isoleucine 1.082mg 0.707mg Whiting
Leucine 1.908mg 1.143mg Whiting
Lysine 2.156mg 1.213mg Whiting
Methionine 0.695mg 0.366mg Whiting
Phenylalanine 0.917mg 0.582mg Whiting
Valine 1.21mg 0.709mg Whiting
Histidine 0.691mg 0.312mg Whiting
Omega-3 - EPA 0.283g 0.039g Whiting
Omega-3 - DHA 0.235g 0.066g Whiting
Omega-3 - DPA 0.017g 0.006g Whiting

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Whiting 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
44%
Whiting
56%
Cuttlefish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
Whiting
102%
Cuttlefish

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Whiting
Whiting is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 28mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Whiting
Whiting contains less Sodium (difference - 240mg)
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 - 0.282g)
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. Whiting - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175161/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.