Crayfish vs. Octopus — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between crayfish and octopus?
- Crayfish is richer in manganese, yet octopus is richer in vitamin B12, iron, selenium, vitamin B6, zinc, potassium, and vitamin B3.
- Octopus's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 1410% higher.
- Crayfish has 11 times more manganese than octopus. Crayfish has 0.522mg of manganese, while octopus has 0.047mg.
- Octopus contains less cholesterol.
We used Crustaceans, crayfish, mixed species, wild, cooked, moist heat and Mollusks, octopus, common, 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.
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -79.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1010.6% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +81.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +76.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +112.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1049.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +90.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +144.1% |
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 EVitamin E | +25% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +11.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +83.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +788.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +500% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +14% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +65.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +55.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +752.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +1574.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +31.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +77.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +73.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +20.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -60% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +32.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +30% |
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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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.15µg | 36µg | 1410% |
| Iron | 0.83mg | 9.54mg | 109% |
| Selenium | 36.7µg | 89.6µg | 96% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.076mg | 0.648mg | 44% |
| Protein | 16.77g | 29.82g | 26% |
| Manganese | 0.522mg | 0.047mg | 21% |
| Sodium | 94mg | 460mg | 16% |
| Zinc | 1.76mg | 3.36mg | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 133mg | 96mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 296mg | 630mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.28mg | 3.78mg | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 0.9mg | 8mg | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 15µg | 90µg | 8% |
| Copper | 0.685mg | 0.739mg | 6% |
| Magnesium | 33mg | 60mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.58mg | 0.9mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 60mg | 106mg | 5% |
| Folate | 44µg | 24µg | 5% |
| Calories | 82kcal | 164kcal | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 1.5mg | 1.2mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.057mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.085mg | 0.076mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 270mg | 279mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 0g | 4.4g | 1% |
| Fats | 1.2g | 2.08g | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.181g | 0.453g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.367g | 0.477g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 4.4g | N/A |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0.1µg | 0% |
| Choline | 80.9mg | 81mg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.244g | 0.324g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.234mg | 0.334mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.676mg | 1.283mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.811mg | 1.298mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.329mg | 2.099mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.457mg | 2.228mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.472mg | 0.673mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.706mg | 1.069mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.786mg | 1.303mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.341mg | 0.573mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.119g | 0.152g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.047g | 0.162g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 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
39%
381%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
77%
150%
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 ($)