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Croaker vs. Octopus — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Croaker and Octopus

  • Octopus is higher than Croaker in Vitamin B12, Iron, Selenium, Copper, Vitamin B6, Zinc, Vitamin C, Phosphorus, and Potassium.
  • Octopus's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 1413% higher.
  • Croaker has 8 times more Saturated Fat than Octopus. While Croaker has 3.476g of Saturated Fat, Octopus has only 0.453g.

The food types used in this comparison are Fish, croaker, Atlantic, cooked, breaded and fried 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.
Croaker
Croaker
2
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8
Octopus
Octopus
Contains less Sodium -24.3%
Contains more Manganese +70.2%
Contains more Calcium +231.3%
Contains more Iron +1009.3%
Contains more Magnesium +42.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +28.6%
Contains more Potassium +85.3%
Contains more Zinc +546.2%
Contains more Copper +1036.9%
Contains more Selenium +130.9%
Croaker
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 33% 30% 93% 30% 46% 15% 22% 11% 212%
Octopus
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 32% 358% 43% 120% 56% 60% 92% 247% 7% 489%
Contains less Sodium -24.3%
Contains more Manganese +70.2%
Contains more Calcium +231.3%
Contains more Iron +1009.3%
Contains more Magnesium +42.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +28.6%
Contains more Potassium +85.3%
Contains more Zinc +546.2%
Contains more Copper +1036.9%
Contains more Selenium +130.9%

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.
Croaker
Croaker
4
:
8
Octopus
Octopus
Contains more Vitamin B1 +57.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +71.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +13.8%
Contains more Folate +41.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +300%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +21.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +149.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1614.3%
Croaker
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 0% 0% 0% 23% 30% 81% 45% 60% 26% 263% 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 B1 +57.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +71.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +13.8%
Contains more Folate +41.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +300%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +21.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +149.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1614.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Croaker
Croaker
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3
Octopus
Octopus
Contains more Fats +509.1%
Contains more Carbs +71.4%
Contains more Protein +63.8%
Contains more Other +74.9%
Equal in Water - 60.5
Croaker
18% 13% 8% 60% 2%
Protein: 18.2 g
Fats: 12.67 g
Carbs: 7.54 g
Water: 59.76 g
Other: 1.83 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 +509.1%
Contains more Carbs +71.4%
Contains more Protein +63.8%
Contains more Other +74.9%
Equal in Water - 60.5

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Croaker
Croaker
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1
Octopus
Octopus
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1542%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +511.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -87%
Croaker
30% 45% 25%
Saturated Fat: 3.476 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.32 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.917 g
Octopus
36% 26% 38%
Saturated Fat: 0.453 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.324 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.477 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1542%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +511.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -87%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Croaker Octopus Opinion
Net carbs 7.14g 4.4g Croaker
Protein 18.2g 29.82g Octopus
Fats 12.67g 2.08g Croaker
Carbs 7.54g 4.4g Croaker
Calories 221kcal 164kcal Croaker
Fiber 0.4g 0g Croaker
Calcium 32mg 106mg Octopus
Iron 0.86mg 9.54mg Octopus
Magnesium 42mg 60mg Octopus
Phosphorus 217mg 279mg Octopus
Potassium 340mg 630mg Octopus
Sodium 348mg 460mg Croaker
Zinc 0.52mg 3.36mg Octopus
Copper 0.065mg 0.739mg Octopus
Manganese 0.08mg 0.047mg Croaker
Selenium 38.8µg 89.6µg Octopus
Vitamin A 75IU 300IU Octopus
Vitamin A RAE 23µg 90µg Octopus
Vitamin E 1.2mg Octopus
Vitamin C 0mg 8mg Octopus
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.057mg Croaker
Vitamin B2 0.13mg 0.076mg Croaker
Vitamin B3 4.3mg 3.78mg Croaker
Vitamin B5 0.74mg 0.9mg Octopus
Vitamin B6 0.26mg 0.648mg Octopus
Folate 34µg 24µg Croaker
Vitamin B12 2.1µg 36µg Octopus
Vitamin K 0.1µg Octopus
Tryptophan 0.208mg 0.334mg Octopus
Threonine 0.788mg 1.283mg Octopus
Isoleucine 0.847mg 1.298mg Octopus
Leucine 1.48mg 2.099mg Octopus
Lysine 1.571mg 2.228mg Octopus
Methionine 0.525mg 0.673mg Octopus
Phenylalanine 0.742mg 1.069mg Octopus
Valine 0.947mg 1.303mg Octopus
Histidine 0.525mg 0.573mg Octopus
Cholesterol 84mg 96mg Croaker
Saturated Fat 3.476g 0.453g Octopus
Omega-3 - DHA 0.089g 0.162g Octopus
Omega-3 - EPA 0.113g 0.152g Octopus
Omega-3 - DPA 0.079g 0.012g Croaker
Monounsaturated Fat 5.32g 0.324g Croaker
Polyunsaturated fat 2.917g 0.477g Croaker

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Croaker 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
44%
Croaker
408%
Octopus
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
Croaker
150%
Octopus

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Octopus
Octopus is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.023g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Octopus
Octopus is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
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?
Croaker
Croaker is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Croaker
Croaker contains less Sodium (difference - 112mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Croaker
Croaker is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Croaker - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171957/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.