Mackerel vs. Octopus — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between mackerel and octopus?
- Mackerel is higher in vitamin B2 and vitamin B3, yet octopus is higher in vitamin B12, iron, copper, selenium, zinc, and vitamin B6.
- Octopus's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 708% more.
- Mackerel has 9 times more saturated fat than octopus. While mackerel has 4.176g of saturated fat, octopus has only 0.453g.
We used Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, cooked, dry heat and Mollusks, octopus, common, cooked, moist heat types in this article.
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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 more MagnesiumMagnesium | +61.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -82% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +606.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +57.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +507.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +686.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +257.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +135% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +73.6% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +178.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +442.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +81.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +1900% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +66.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +40.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +89.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1100% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +756.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +58.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +25% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +13.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +2062.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +801.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -89.2% |
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 Cholesterol |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 19µg | 36µg | 708% |
| Iron | 1.57mg | 9.54mg | 100% |
| Copper | 0.094mg | 0.739mg | 72% |
| Selenium | 51.6µg | 89.6µg | 69% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.412mg | 0.076mg | 26% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.3g | 0.477g | 25% |
| Fats | 17.81g | 2.08g | 24% |
| Zinc | 0.94mg | 3.36mg | 22% |
| Vitamin B3 | 6.85mg | 3.78mg | 19% |
| Saturated fat | 4.176g | 0.453g | 17% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 7.006g | 0.324g | 17% |
| Sodium | 83mg | 460mg | 16% |
| Choline | 81mg | 15% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.46mg | 0.648mg | 14% |
| Protein | 23.85g | 29.82g | 12% |
| Calcium | 15mg | 106mg | 9% |
| Magnesium | 97mg | 60mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.159mg | 0.057mg | 9% |
| Vitamin E | 1.2mg | 8% | |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 8mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 401mg | 630mg | 7% |
| Cholesterol | 75mg | 96mg | 7% |
| Folate | 2µg | 24µg | 6% |
| Calories | 262kcal | 164kcal | 5% |
| Vitamin A | 54µg | 90µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.99mg | 0.9mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.02mg | 0.047mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 0g | 4.4g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 4.4g | N/A |
| Phosphorus | 278mg | 279mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.267mg | 0.334mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.045mg | 1.283mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.099mg | 1.298mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.938mg | 2.099mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.19mg | 2.228mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.706mg | 0.673mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.931mg | 1.069mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.228mg | 1.303mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.702mg | 0.573mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.504g | 0.152g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.699g | 0.162g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.106g | 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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150%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Octopus is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.723g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Octopus is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Octopus is cheaper (difference - $7)
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 Cholesterol?
Mackerel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mackerel is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mackerel contains less Sodium (difference - 377mg)