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Chinook salmon vs. Octopus — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Chinook salmon and Octopus

  • Chinook salmon is richer in Vitamin B3, and Magnesium, while Octopus is higher in Vitamin B12, Iron, Selenium, Copper, Zinc, and Vitamin B6.
  • Octopus covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 1380% more than Chinook salmon.
  • Chinook salmon has 7 times more Saturated Fat than Octopus. Chinook salmon has 3.214g of Saturated Fat, while Octopus has 0.453g.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fish, salmon, chinook, cooked, dry heat and Mollusks, octopus, common, cooked, moist heat.

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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.
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon
3
:
7
Octopus
Octopus
Contains more Magnesium +103.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +33%
Contains less Sodium -87%
Contains more Calcium +278.6%
Contains more Iron +948.4%
Contains more Potassium +24.8%
Contains more Zinc +500%
Contains more Copper +1294.3%
Contains more Manganese +147.4%
Contains more Selenium +91.5%
Chinook salmon
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 35% 88% 159% 45% 8% 16% 18% 3% 256%
Octopus
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 32% 358% 43% 120% 56% 60% 92% 247% 7% 489%
Contains more Magnesium +103.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +33%
Contains less Sodium -87%
Contains more Calcium +278.6%
Contains more Iron +948.4%
Contains more Potassium +24.8%
Contains more Zinc +500%
Contains more Copper +1294.3%
Contains more Manganese +147.4%
Contains more Selenium +91.5%

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.
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon
4
:
8
Octopus
Octopus
Contains more Vitamin A +65.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +102.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +165.7%
Contains more Folate +45.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +95.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +29.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +40.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1154.4%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.9
Chinook salmon
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 30% 0% 0% 14% 11% 36% 189% 52% 107% 27% 359% 0%
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 A +65.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +102.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +165.7%
Contains more Folate +45.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +95.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +29.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +40.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1154.4%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.9

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon
2
:
3
Octopus
Octopus
Contains more Fats +543.3%
Contains more Protein +15.9%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Water - 60.5
Equal in Other - 3.2
Chinook salmon
26% 13% 66%
Protein: 25.72 g
Fats: 13.38 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 65.6 g
Other: 0 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 Fats +543.3%
Contains more Protein +15.9%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Water - 60.5
Equal in Other - 3.2

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon
2
:
1
Octopus
Octopus
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1672.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +458.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.9%
Chinook salmon
28% 49% 23%
Saturated Fat: 3.214 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.742 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.662 g
Octopus
36% 26% 38%
Saturated Fat: 0.453 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.324 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.477 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1672.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +458.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chinook salmon Octopus Opinion
Net carbs 0g 4.4g Octopus
Protein 25.72g 29.82g Octopus
Fats 13.38g 2.08g Chinook salmon
Carbs 0g 4.4g Octopus
Calories 231kcal 164kcal Chinook salmon
Calcium 28mg 106mg Octopus
Iron 0.91mg 9.54mg Octopus
Magnesium 122mg 60mg Chinook salmon
Phosphorus 371mg 279mg Chinook salmon
Potassium 505mg 630mg Octopus
Sodium 60mg 460mg Chinook salmon
Zinc 0.56mg 3.36mg Octopus
Copper 0.053mg 0.739mg Octopus
Manganese 0.019mg 0.047mg Octopus
Selenium 46.8µg 89.6µg Octopus
Vitamin A 496IU 300IU Chinook salmon
Vitamin A RAE 149µg 90µg Chinook salmon
Vitamin E 1.2mg Octopus
Vitamin C 4.1mg 8mg Octopus
Vitamin B1 0.044mg 0.057mg Octopus
Vitamin B2 0.154mg 0.076mg Chinook salmon
Vitamin B3 10.045mg 3.78mg Chinook salmon
Vitamin B5 0.865mg 0.9mg Octopus
Vitamin B6 0.462mg 0.648mg Octopus
Folate 35µg 24µg Chinook salmon
Vitamin B12 2.87µg 36µg Octopus
Vitamin K 0.1µg Octopus
Tryptophan 0.288mg 0.334mg Octopus
Threonine 1.127mg 1.283mg Octopus
Isoleucine 1.185mg 1.298mg Octopus
Leucine 2.09mg 2.099mg Octopus
Lysine 2.362mg 2.228mg Chinook salmon
Methionine 0.761mg 0.673mg Chinook salmon
Phenylalanine 1.004mg 1.069mg Octopus
Valine 1.325mg 1.303mg Chinook salmon
Histidine 0.757mg 0.573mg Chinook salmon
Cholesterol 85mg 96mg Chinook salmon
Saturated Fat 3.214g 0.453g Octopus
Omega-3 - DHA 0.727g 0.162g Chinook salmon
Omega-3 - EPA 1.01g 0.152g Chinook salmon
Omega-3 - DPA 0.296g 0.012g Chinook salmon
Monounsaturated Fat 5.742g 0.324g Chinook salmon
Polyunsaturated fat 2.662g 0.477g Chinook salmon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chinook salmon 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
68%
Chinook salmon
408%
Octopus
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Chinook salmon
150%
Octopus

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Octopus
Octopus is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.761g)
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 - $15)
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 is lower in Sugar?
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon contains less Sodium (difference - 400mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)

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. Chinook salmon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171999/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.