Pollock vs. Octopus — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between pollock and octopus?
- 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +35% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +47.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +46.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1603.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1131.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +489.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +161.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +103.2% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +193.4% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +13.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +429.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +328.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +108.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +97% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +883.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +700% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +21.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +27% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +76.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +89.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -64.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +22.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated 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.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 3.66µg | 36µg | 1348% |
| Iron | 0.56mg | 9.54mg | 112% |
| Selenium | 44.1µg | 89.6µg | 83% |
| Copper | 0.06mg | 0.739mg | 75% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.329mg | 0.648mg | 25% |
| Zinc | 0.57mg | 3.36mg | 25% |
| Protein | 23.48g | 29.82g | 13% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.223mg | 0.076mg | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 8mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.432mg | 0.9mg | 9% |
| Vitamin A | 17µg | 90µg | 8% |
| Vitamin D | 1.3µg | 0µg | 7% |
| Potassium | 430mg | 630mg | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 0.28mg | 1.2mg | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 51IU | 0IU | 6% |
| Folate | 3µg | 24µg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 81mg | 60mg | 5% |
| Calories | 111kcal | 164kcal | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 86mg | 96mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 72mg | 106mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 419mg | 460mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 267mg | 279mg | 2% |
| Choline | 91.6mg | 81mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.583g | 0.477g | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.949mg | 3.78mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 0g | 4.4g | 1% |
| Fats | 1.18g | 2.08g | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.159g | 0.453g | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.018mg | 0.047mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 4.4g | N/A |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.054mg | 0.057mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0.1µg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.134g | 0.324g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.263mg | 0.334mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.029mg | 1.283mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.082mg | 1.298mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.908mg | 2.099mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.157mg | 2.228mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.696mg | 0.673mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.917mg | 1.069mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.21mg | 1.303mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.691mg | 0.573mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.086g | 0.152g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.423g | 0.162g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.027g | 0.012g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
60%
381%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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150%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pollock is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pollock contains less Sodium (difference - 41mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pollock is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.294g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Octopus is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Octopus is cheaper (difference - $7)
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 Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)