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, 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 than Octopus. Eel has 1137µg of Vitamin A, 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.
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -85.9% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +130.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +307.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +80.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1390.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +2448.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +61.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +17.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +979.5% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1162.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +221.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +18.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +344.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +49% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +221.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +741.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +1145.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +41.2% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +618.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +26.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +53.1% |
~equal in
Water
~60.5g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +2745.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +154.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated 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.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 236kcal | 164kcal |
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| Protein | 23.65g | 29.82g |
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| Fats | 14.95g | 2.08g |
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| Vitamin C | 1.8mg | 8mg |
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| Net carbs | 0g | 4.4g |
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| Carbs | 0g | 4.4g |
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| Cholesterol | 161mg | 96mg |
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| Magnesium | 26mg | 60mg |
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| Calcium | 26mg | 106mg |
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| Potassium | 349mg | 630mg |
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| Iron | 0.64mg | 9.54mg |
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| Copper | 0.029mg | 0.739mg |
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| Zinc | 2.08mg | 3.36mg |
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| Phosphorus | 277mg | 279mg |
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| Sodium | 65mg | 460mg |
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| Vitamin A | 3787IU | 300IU |
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| Vitamin A | 1137µg | 90µg |
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| Vitamin E | 1.2mg |
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| Manganese | 0.04mg | 0.047mg |
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| Selenium | 8.3µg | 89.6µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.183mg | 0.057mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.051mg | 0.076mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 4.487mg | 3.78mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.28mg | 0.9mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.077mg | 0.648mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.89µg | 36µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.1µg |
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| Folate | 17µg | 24µg |
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| Choline | 81mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 3.023g | 0.453g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 9.218g | 0.324g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.214g | 0.477g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.265mg | 0.334mg |
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| Threonine | 1.037mg | 1.283mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.09mg | 1.298mg |
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| Leucine | 1.922mg | 2.099mg |
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| Lysine | 2.171mg | 2.228mg |
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| Methionine | 0.7mg | 0.673mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.923mg | 1.069mg |
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| Valine | 1.218mg | 1.303mg |
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| Histidine | 0.696mg | 0.573mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.108g | 0.152g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.081g | 0.162g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.095g | 0.012g |
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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
60%
380%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
150%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Octopus is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 65mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Octopus is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.57g)
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 is lower in Sugar?
Eel is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Eel contains less Sodium (difference - 395mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)