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Eel vs. Octopus — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Eel and Octopus?

  • Eel is richer in Vitamin A RAE, yet Octopus is richer in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Iron, Copper, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B5.
  • Octopus's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 1380% higher.
  • Eel has 13 times more Vitamin A RAE than Octopus. Eel has 1137µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Octopus has 90µg.
  • Octopus contains less Saturated Fat.

We used Fish, eel, mixed species, cooked, dry 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.
Eel
1
:
Contains less Sodium -85.9%
Contains more Calcium +307.7%
Contains more Iron +1390.6%
Contains more Magnesium +130.8%
Contains more Potassium +80.5%
Contains more Zinc +61.5%
Contains more Copper +2448.3%
Contains more Manganese +17.5%
Contains more Selenium +979.5%
Equal in Phosphorus - 279
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 24% 19% 119% 31% 9% 57% 10% 6% 46%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 32% 358% 43% 120% 56% 60% 92% 247% 7% 489%
Contains less Sodium -85.9%
Contains more Calcium +307.7%
Contains more Iron +1390.6%
Contains more Magnesium +130.8%
Contains more Potassium +80.5%
Contains more Zinc +61.5%
Contains more Copper +2448.3%
Contains more Manganese +17.5%
Contains more Selenium +979.5%
Equal in Phosphorus - 279

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.
Eel
3
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Contains more Vitamin A +1162.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +221.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +18.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +344.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +49%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +221.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +741.6%
Contains more Folate +41.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1145.7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 228% 0% 0% 6% 46% 12% 85% 17% 18% 13% 362% 0%
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 +1162.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +221.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +18.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +344.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +49%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +221.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +741.6%
Contains more Folate +41.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1145.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Eel
1
:
Contains more Fats +618.8%
Contains more Protein +26.1%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +53.1%
Equal in Water - 60.5
24% 15% 59% 2%
Protein: 23.65 g
Fats: 14.95 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.31 g
Other: 2.09 g
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 +618.8%
Contains more Protein +26.1%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +53.1%
Equal in Water - 60.5

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Eel
2
:
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2745.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +154.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -85%
22% 69% 9%
Saturated Fat: 3.023 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.218 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.214 g
36% 26% 38%
Saturated Fat: 0.453 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.324 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.477 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2745.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +154.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -85%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Eel Octopus
Lower in Cholesterol ok
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 price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Eel Octopus Opinion
Net carbs 0g 4.4g Octopus
Protein 23.65g 29.82g Octopus
Fats 14.95g 2.08g Eel
Carbs 0g 4.4g Octopus
Calories 236kcal 164kcal Eel
Calcium 26mg 106mg Octopus
Iron 0.64mg 9.54mg Octopus
Magnesium 26mg 60mg Octopus
Phosphorus 277mg 279mg Octopus
Potassium 349mg 630mg Octopus
Sodium 65mg 460mg Eel
Zinc 2.08mg 3.36mg Octopus
Copper 0.029mg 0.739mg Octopus
Manganese 0.04mg 0.047mg Octopus
Selenium 8.3µg 89.6µg Octopus
Vitamin A 3787IU 300IU Eel
Vitamin A RAE 1137µg 90µg Eel
Vitamin E 1.2mg Octopus
Vitamin C 1.8mg 8mg Octopus
Vitamin B1 0.183mg 0.057mg Eel
Vitamin B2 0.051mg 0.076mg Octopus
Vitamin B3 4.487mg 3.78mg Eel
Vitamin B5 0.28mg 0.9mg Octopus
Vitamin B6 0.077mg 0.648mg Octopus
Folate 17µg 24µg Octopus
Vitamin B12 2.89µg 36µg Octopus
Vitamin K 0.1µg Octopus
Tryptophan 0.265mg 0.334mg Octopus
Threonine 1.037mg 1.283mg Octopus
Isoleucine 1.09mg 1.298mg Octopus
Leucine 1.922mg 2.099mg Octopus
Lysine 2.171mg 2.228mg Octopus
Methionine 0.7mg 0.673mg Eel
Phenylalanine 0.923mg 1.069mg Octopus
Valine 1.218mg 1.303mg Octopus
Histidine 0.696mg 0.573mg Eel
Cholesterol 161mg 96mg Octopus
Saturated Fat 3.023g 0.453g Octopus
Omega-3 - DHA 0.081g 0.162g Octopus
Omega-3 - EPA 0.108g 0.152g Octopus
Omega-3 - DPA 0.095g 0.012g Eel
Monounsaturated Fat 9.218g 0.324g Eel
Polyunsaturated fat 1.214g 0.477g Eel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Eel 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
65%
Eel
408%
Octopus
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Eel
150%
Octopus

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Octopus
Octopus is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 65mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Octopus
Octopus is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.57g)
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?
Eel
Eel is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Eel
Eel contains less Sodium (difference - 395mg)
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. Eel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174194/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.