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Alaska pollock vs. Octopus — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Alaska pollock and Octopus?

  • Alaska pollock is higher in Vitamin B2, and Vitamin D, yet Octopus is higher in Vitamin B12, Iron, Selenium, Copper, Zinc, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin C.
  • Octopus's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 1348% more.

We used Fish, pollock, Alaska, cooked, dry heat (may have been previously frozen) and Mollusks, octopus, common, cooked, moist heat 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.
Alaska pollock
Alaska pollock
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8
Octopus
Octopus
Contains more Magnesium +35%
Contains more Calcium +47.2%
Contains more Iron +1603.6%
Contains more Potassium +46.5%
Contains more Zinc +489.5%
Contains more Copper +1131.7%
Contains more Manganese +161.1%
Contains more Selenium +103.2%
Equal in Phosphorus - 279
Equal in Sodium - 460
Alaska pollock
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 22% 58% 115% 38% 55% 16% 20% 3% 241%
Octopus
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 32% 358% 43% 120% 56% 60% 92% 247% 7% 489%
Contains more Magnesium +35%
Contains more Calcium +47.2%
Contains more Iron +1603.6%
Contains more Potassium +46.5%
Contains more Zinc +489.5%
Contains more Copper +1131.7%
Contains more Manganese +161.1%
Contains more Selenium +103.2%
Equal in Phosphorus - 279
Equal in Sodium - 460

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.
Alaska pollock
Alaska pollock
3
:
8
Octopus
Octopus
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +193.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +488.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +328.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +108.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +97%
Contains more Folate +700%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +883.6%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.057
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 3.78
Equal in Vitamin K - 0.1
Alaska pollock
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 6% 39% 0% 14% 52% 75% 26% 76% 3% 458% 1%
Octopus
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 18% 24% 0% 27% 15% 18% 71% 54% 150% 18% 4500% 1%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +193.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +488.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +328.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +108.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +97%
Contains more Folate +700%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +883.6%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.057
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 3.78
Equal in Vitamin K - 0.1

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Alaska pollock
Alaska pollock
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4
Octopus
Octopus
Contains more Water +21.7%
Contains more Protein +27%
Contains more Fats +76.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +89.3%
Alaska pollock
23% 74% 2%
Protein: 23.48 g
Fats: 1.18 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.65 g
Other: 1.69 g
Octopus
30% 2% 4% 61% 3%
Protein: 29.82 g
Fats: 2.08 g
Carbs: 4.4 g
Water: 60.5 g
Other: 3.2 g
Contains more Water +21.7%
Contains more Protein +27%
Contains more Fats +76.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +89.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Alaska pollock
Alaska pollock
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1
Octopus
Octopus
Contains less Saturated Fat -64.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +22.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +141.8%
Alaska pollock
18% 15% 67%
Saturated Fat: 0.159 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.583 g
Octopus
36% 26% 38%
Saturated Fat: 0.453 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.324 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.477 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -64.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +22.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +141.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Alaska pollock Octopus
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Alaska pollock Octopus Opinion
Net carbs 0g 4.4g Octopus
Protein 23.48g 29.82g Octopus
Fats 1.18g 2.08g Octopus
Carbs 0g 4.4g Octopus
Calories 111kcal 164kcal Octopus
Calcium 72mg 106mg Octopus
Iron 0.56mg 9.54mg Octopus
Magnesium 81mg 60mg Alaska pollock
Phosphorus 267mg 279mg Octopus
Potassium 430mg 630mg Octopus
Sodium 419mg 460mg Alaska pollock
Zinc 0.57mg 3.36mg Octopus
Copper 0.06mg 0.739mg Octopus
Manganese 0.018mg 0.047mg Octopus
Selenium 44.1µg 89.6µg Octopus
Vitamin A 51IU 300IU Octopus
Vitamin A RAE 17µg 90µg Octopus
Vitamin E 0.28mg 1.2mg Octopus
Vitamin D 51IU 0IU Alaska pollock
Vitamin D 1.3µg 0µg Alaska pollock
Vitamin C 0mg 8mg Octopus
Vitamin B1 0.054mg 0.057mg Octopus
Vitamin B2 0.223mg 0.076mg Alaska pollock
Vitamin B3 3.949mg 3.78mg Alaska pollock
Vitamin B5 0.432mg 0.9mg Octopus
Vitamin B6 0.329mg 0.648mg Octopus
Folate 3µg 24µg Octopus
Vitamin B12 3.66µg 36µg Octopus
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0.1µg
Tryptophan 0.263mg 0.334mg Octopus
Threonine 1.029mg 1.283mg Octopus
Isoleucine 1.082mg 1.298mg Octopus
Leucine 1.908mg 2.099mg Octopus
Lysine 2.157mg 2.228mg Octopus
Methionine 0.696mg 0.673mg Alaska pollock
Phenylalanine 0.917mg 1.069mg Octopus
Valine 1.21mg 1.303mg Octopus
Histidine 0.691mg 0.573mg Alaska pollock
Cholesterol 86mg 96mg Alaska pollock
Saturated Fat 0.159g 0.453g Alaska pollock
Omega-3 - DHA 0.423g 0.162g Alaska pollock
Omega-3 - EPA 0.086g 0.152g Octopus
Omega-3 - DPA 0.027g 0.012g Alaska pollock
Monounsaturated Fat 0.134g 0.324g Octopus
Polyunsaturated fat 0.583g 0.477g Alaska pollock

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Alaska pollock Octopus
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
62%
Alaska pollock
408%
Octopus
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
Alaska pollock
150%
Octopus

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Octopus
Octopus is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Octopus
Octopus is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Octopus
Octopus is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Octopus
Octopus is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Alaska pollock
Alaska pollock contains less Sodium (difference - 41mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Alaska pollock
Alaska pollock is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Alaska pollock
Alaska pollock is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.294g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)

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. Alaska pollock - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173681/nutrients
  2. Octopus - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174249/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.