Octopus vs. Crayfish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Octopus and Crayfish?
- Octopus is richer in Vitamin B12, Iron, Selenium, Vitamin B6, Zinc, Potassium, and Vitamin B3, yet Crayfish is richer in Manganese.
- Octopus's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 1410% higher.
- Octopus has 11 times more Iron than Crayfish. Octopus has 9.54mg of Iron, while Crayfish has 0.83mg.
- Crayfish contains less Sodium.
We used Mollusks, octopus, common, cooked, moist heat and Crustaceans, crayfish, mixed species, wild, cooked, moist heat 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.
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Calcium
+76.7%
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Iron
+1049.4%
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Magnesium
+81.8%
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Potassium
+112.8%
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Zinc
+90.9%
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Selenium
+144.1%
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Sodium
-79.6%
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Manganese
+1010.6%
Equal in Phosphorus - 270
Equal in Copper - 0.685
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Calcium
+76.7%
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Iron
+1049.4%
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Magnesium
+81.8%
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Potassium
+112.8%
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Zinc
+90.9%
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Selenium
+144.1%
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Sodium
-79.6%
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Manganese
+1010.6%
Equal in Phosphorus - 270
Equal in Copper - 0.685
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.
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Vitamin A
+500%
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Vitamin C
+788.9%
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Vitamin B1
+14%
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Vitamin B3
+65.8%
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Vitamin B5
+55.2%
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Vitamin B6
+752.6%
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Vitamin B12
+1574.4%
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Vitamin E
+25%
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Vitamin B2
+11.8%
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Folate
+83.3%
Equal in Vitamin K - 0.1
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Vitamin A
+500%
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Vitamin C
+788.9%
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Vitamin B1
+14%
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Vitamin B3
+65.8%
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Vitamin B5
+55.2%
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Vitamin B6
+752.6%
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Vitamin B12
+1574.4%
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Vitamin E
+25%
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Vitamin B2
+11.8%
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Folate
+83.3%
Equal in Vitamin K - 0.1
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+77.8%
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Fats
+73.3%
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Carbs
+∞%
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Other
+20.3%
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Water
+31.2%
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Protein
+77.8%
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Fats
+73.3%
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+20.3%
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Water
+31.2%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+32.8%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+30%
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Saturated Fat
-60%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+32.8%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+30%
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Saturated Fat
-60%
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Lower in Cholesterol | |||
Lower in Glycemic Index | |||
Rich in minerals | |||
Rich in vitamins | |||
Lower in Sodium | |||
Lower in Saturated Fat | |||
Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
Lower in price | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Net carbs | 4.4g | 0g | |
Protein | 29.82g | 16.77g | |
Fats | 2.08g | 1.2g | |
Carbs | 4.4g | 0g | |
Calories | 164kcal | 82kcal | |
Calcium | 106mg | 60mg | |
Iron | 9.54mg | 0.83mg | |
Magnesium | 60mg | 33mg | |
Phosphorus | 279mg | 270mg | |
Potassium | 630mg | 296mg | |
Sodium | 460mg | 94mg | |
Zinc | 3.36mg | 1.76mg | |
Copper | 0.739mg | 0.685mg | |
Manganese | 0.047mg | 0.522mg | |
Selenium | 89.6µg | 36.7µg | |
Vitamin A | 300IU | 50IU | |
Vitamin A RAE | 90µg | 15µg | |
Vitamin E | 1.2mg | 1.5mg | |
Vitamin C | 8mg | 0.9mg | |
Vitamin B1 | 0.057mg | 0.05mg | |
Vitamin B2 | 0.076mg | 0.085mg | |
Vitamin B3 | 3.78mg | 2.28mg | |
Vitamin B5 | 0.9mg | 0.58mg | |
Vitamin B6 | 0.648mg | 0.076mg | |
Folate | 24µg | 44µg | |
Vitamin B12 | 36µg | 2.15µg | |
Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0.1µg | |
Tryptophan | 0.334mg | 0.234mg | |
Threonine | 1.283mg | 0.676mg | |
Isoleucine | 1.298mg | 0.811mg | |
Leucine | 2.099mg | 1.329mg | |
Lysine | 2.228mg | 1.457mg | |
Methionine | 0.673mg | 0.472mg | |
Phenylalanine | 1.069mg | 0.706mg | |
Valine | 1.303mg | 0.786mg | |
Histidine | 0.573mg | 0.341mg | |
Cholesterol | 96mg | 133mg | |
Saturated Fat | 0.453g | 0.181g | |
Omega-3 - DHA | 0.162g | 0.047g | |
Omega-3 - EPA | 0.152g | 0.119g | |
Omega-3 - DPA | 0.012g | 0g | |
Monounsaturated Fat | 0.324g | 0.244g | |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.477g | 0.367g |
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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
408%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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77%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Octopus is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 37mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Octopus is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Octopus is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Octopus is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Crayfish contains less Sodium (difference - 366mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Crayfish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.272g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)