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Devilfish vs. Octopus — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Devilfish and Octopus

  • Devilfish contains less Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, Calcium, and Vitamin C than Octopus.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Octopus is 114% higher.

Food types used in this article are Fish, devilfish, meat (Alaska Native) 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.
Devilfish
Devilfish
1
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9
Octopus
Octopus
Contains more Calcium +783.3%
Contains more Iron +2285%
Contains more Phosphorus +9200%
Devilfish
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 15% 0% 2% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Octopus
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 32% 358% 43% 120% 56% 60% 92% 247% 7% 489%
Contains more Calcium +783.3%
Contains more Iron +2285%
Contains more Phosphorus +9200%

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.
Devilfish
Devilfish
3
:
9
Octopus
Octopus
Contains more Vitamin A +240%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +57.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +31.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +243.6%
Devilfish
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 62% 0% 0% 10% 23% 24% 21% 0% 0% 0% 0% 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 +240%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +57.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +31.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +243.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Devilfish
Devilfish
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:
3
Octopus
Octopus
Contains more Fats +154.8%
Contains more Water +33.6%
Contains more Protein +154.9%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +45.5%
Devilfish
12% 5% 81% 2%
Protein: 11.7 g
Fats: 5.3 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 80.8 g
Other: 2.2 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 +154.8%
Contains more Water +33.6%
Contains more Protein +154.9%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +45.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Devilfish Octopus Opinion
Net carbs 0g 4.4g Octopus
Protein 11.7g 29.82g Octopus
Fats 5.3g 2.08g Devilfish
Carbs 0g 4.4g Octopus
Calories 97kcal 164kcal Octopus
Calcium 12mg 106mg Octopus
Iron 0.4mg 9.54mg Octopus
Magnesium 60mg Octopus
Phosphorus 3mg 279mg Octopus
Potassium 630mg Octopus
Sodium 460mg Devilfish
Zinc 3.36mg Octopus
Copper 0.739mg Octopus
Manganese 0.047mg Octopus
Selenium 89.6µg Octopus
Vitamin A 1020IU 300IU Devilfish
Vitamin A RAE 90µg Octopus
Vitamin E 1.2mg Octopus
Vitamin C 3mg 8mg Octopus
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.057mg Devilfish
Vitamin B2 0.1mg 0.076mg Devilfish
Vitamin B3 1.1mg 3.78mg Octopus
Vitamin B5 0.9mg Octopus
Vitamin B6 0.648mg Octopus
Folate 24µg Octopus
Vitamin B12 36µg Octopus
Vitamin K 0.1µg Octopus
Tryptophan 0.334mg Octopus
Threonine 1.283mg Octopus
Isoleucine 1.298mg Octopus
Leucine 2.099mg Octopus
Lysine 2.228mg Octopus
Methionine 0.673mg Octopus
Phenylalanine 1.069mg Octopus
Valine 1.303mg Octopus
Histidine 0.573mg Octopus
Cholesterol 96mg Devilfish
Saturated Fat 0.453g Devilfish
Omega-3 - DHA 0.162g Octopus
Omega-3 - EPA 0.152g Octopus
Omega-3 - DPA 0.012g Octopus
Monounsaturated Fat 0.324g Octopus
Polyunsaturated fat 0.477g Octopus

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Devilfish 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
11%
Devilfish
408%
Octopus
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Devilfish
150%
Octopus

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Octopus
Octopus is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Octopus
Octopus is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Octopus
Octopus is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Devilfish
Devilfish is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Devilfish
Devilfish contains less Sodium (difference - 460mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Devilfish
Devilfish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 96mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Devilfish
Devilfish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.453g)
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. Devilfish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168987/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.