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Wolffish vs. Cuttlefish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Wolffish and Cuttlefish?

  • Wolffish is higher in Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B3, yet Cuttlefish is higher in Iron, Vitamin B2, Copper, Vitamin B12, and Phosphorus.
  • Cuttlefish's daily need coverage for Iron is 74% more.
  • Wolffish has 23 times more Vitamin B1 than Cuttlefish. While Wolffish has 0.208mg of Vitamin B1, Cuttlefish has only 0.009mg.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Wolffish is lower.

We used Fish, wolffish, Atlantic, cooked, dry heat and Mollusks, cuttlefish, mixed species, raw types in this article.

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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 27% 2.4% 34% 4.5% 12% 27% 110% 14% 2.5% 255%
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 +26.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -70.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1025%
Contains more IronIron +4916.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +1486.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +73%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +51.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +478.9%
~equal in Potassium ~354mg
~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% 26% 0% 0% 52% 22% 49% 39% 107% 294% 0% 4.5% 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 AVitamin A +15.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2211.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +113.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +31.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +208%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +838.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +27.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +166.7%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
22% 3% 74%
Protein: 22.44 g
Fats: 3.06 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 74.23 g
Other: 0.27 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 +38.2%
Contains more FatsFats +337.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +522.2%
~equal in Water ~80.56g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 41% 41%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.468 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.072 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.083 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 +1223.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +708.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -74.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Wolffish 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 Wolffish Cuttlefish Opinion
Calories 123kcal 79kcal Wolffish
Protein 22.44g 16.24g Wolffish
Fats 3.06g 0.7g Wolffish
Vitamin C 0mg 5.3mg Cuttlefish
Net carbs 0g 0.82g Cuttlefish
Carbs 0g 0.82g Cuttlefish
Cholesterol 59mg 112mg Wolffish
Magnesium 38mg 30mg Wolffish
Calcium 8mg 90mg Cuttlefish
Potassium 385mg 354mg Wolffish
Iron 0.12mg 6.02mg Cuttlefish
Copper 0.037mg 0.587mg Cuttlefish
Zinc 1mg 1.73mg Cuttlefish
Phosphorus 256mg 387mg Cuttlefish
Sodium 109mg 372mg Wolffish
Vitamin A 433IU 375IU Wolffish
Vitamin A 130µg 113µg Wolffish
Manganese 0.019mg 0.11mg Cuttlefish
Selenium 46.8µg 44.8µg Wolffish
Vitamin B1 0.208mg 0.009mg Wolffish
Vitamin B2 0.097mg 0.91mg Cuttlefish
Vitamin B3 2.598mg 1.216mg Wolffish
Vitamin B5 0.658mg 0.5mg Wolffish
Vitamin B6 0.462mg 0.15mg Wolffish
Vitamin B12 2.35µg 3µg Cuttlefish
Folate 6µg 16µg Cuttlefish
Saturated Fat 0.468g 0.118g Cuttlefish
Monounsaturated Fat 1.072g 0.081g Wolffish
Polyunsaturated fat 1.083g 0.134g Wolffish
Tryptophan 0.251mg 0.182mg Wolffish
Threonine 0.984mg 0.699mg Wolffish
Isoleucine 1.034mg 0.707mg Wolffish
Leucine 1.824mg 1.143mg Wolffish
Lysine 2.061mg 1.213mg Wolffish
Methionine 0.664mg 0.366mg Wolffish
Phenylalanine 0.876mg 0.582mg Wolffish
Valine 1.156mg 0.709mg Wolffish
Histidine 0.661mg 0.312mg Wolffish
Omega-3 - EPA 0.393g 0.039g Wolffish
Omega-3 - DHA 0.405g 0.066g Wolffish
Omega-3 - DPA 0.055g 0.006g Wolffish

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Wolffish 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%
Wolffish
56%
Cuttlefish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Wolffish
102%
Cuttlefish

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wolffish
Wolffish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 53mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wolffish
Wolffish contains less Sodium (difference - 263mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cuttlefish
Cuttlefish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.35g)
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. Wolffish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174247/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.