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Fish sticks vs. Octopus — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Fish sticks and Octopus?

  • Fish sticks are higher in Vitamin E , yet Octopus is higher in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Iron, Copper, Vitamin B6, Zinc, and Vitamin B3.
  • Octopus's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 1460% more.
  • Fish sticks have 8 times more Saturated Fat than Octopus. While Fish sticks have 3.733g of Saturated Fat, Octopus has only 0.453g.

We used Fish, fish sticks, frozen, prepared 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.
Fish sticks
Fish sticks
2
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8
Octopus
Octopus
Contains less Sodium -12.6%
Contains more Manganese +287.2%
Contains more Calcium +562.5%
Contains more Iron +1035.7%
Contains more Magnesium +140%
Contains more Phosphorus +46.1%
Contains more Potassium +240.5%
Contains more Zinc +700%
Contains more Copper +1152.5%
Contains more Selenium +470.7%
Fish sticks
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 32% 18% 82% 17% 53% 12% 20% 24% 86%
Octopus
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 32% 358% 43% 120% 56% 60% 92% 247% 7% 489%
Contains less Sodium -12.6%
Contains more Manganese +287.2%
Contains more Calcium +562.5%
Contains more Iron +1035.7%
Contains more Magnesium +140%
Contains more Phosphorus +46.1%
Contains more Potassium +240.5%
Contains more Zinc +700%
Contains more Copper +1152.5%
Contains more Selenium +470.7%

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.
Fish sticks
Fish sticks
4
:
6
Octopus
Octopus
Contains more Vitamin E +473.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +114%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +52.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +4600%
Contains more Vitamin A +1566.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +146.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +230.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +730.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +3650%
Equal in Folate - 24
Fish sticks
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 138% 0% 0% 31% 27% 29% 17% 18% 18% 120% 12%
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 E +473.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +114%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +52.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +4600%
Contains more Vitamin A +1566.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +146.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +230.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +730.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +3650%
Equal in Folate - 24

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fish sticks
Fish sticks
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3
Octopus
Octopus
Contains more Fats +680.3%
Contains more Carbs +392.3%
Contains more Protein +170.8%
Contains more Water +22.2%
Contains more Other +100%
Fish sticks
11% 16% 22% 50%
Protein: 11.01 g
Fats: 16.23 g
Carbs: 21.66 g
Water: 49.5 g
Other: 1.6 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 +680.3%
Contains more Carbs +392.3%
Contains more Protein +170.8%
Contains more Water +22.2%
Contains more Other +100%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fish sticks
Fish sticks
2
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1
Octopus
Octopus
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +885.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1540.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.9%
Fish sticks
25% 22% 53%
Saturated Fat: 3.733 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.193 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.824 g
Octopus
36% 26% 38%
Saturated Fat: 0.453 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.324 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.477 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +885.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1540.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fish sticks Octopus Opinion
Net carbs 20.16g 4.4g Fish sticks
Protein 11.01g 29.82g Octopus
Fats 16.23g 2.08g Fish sticks
Carbs 21.66g 4.4g Fish sticks
Calories 277kcal 164kcal Fish sticks
Starch 20.46g Fish sticks
Fructose 0.1g Fish sticks
Sugar 1.65g 0g Octopus
Fiber 1.5g 0g Fish sticks
Calcium 16mg 106mg Octopus
Iron 0.84mg 9.54mg Octopus
Magnesium 25mg 60mg Octopus
Phosphorus 191mg 279mg Octopus
Potassium 185mg 630mg Octopus
Sodium 402mg 460mg Fish sticks
Zinc 0.42mg 3.36mg Octopus
Copper 0.059mg 0.739mg Octopus
Manganese 0.182mg 0.047mg Fish sticks
Selenium 15.7µg 89.6µg Octopus
Vitamin A 18IU 300IU Octopus
Vitamin A RAE 4µg 90µg Octopus
Vitamin E 6.88mg 1.2mg Fish sticks
Vitamin D 1IU 0IU Fish sticks
Vitamin C 0mg 8mg Octopus
Vitamin B1 0.122mg 0.057mg Fish sticks
Vitamin B2 0.116mg 0.076mg Fish sticks
Vitamin B3 1.536mg 3.78mg Octopus
Vitamin B5 0.272mg 0.9mg Octopus
Vitamin B6 0.078mg 0.648mg Octopus
Folate 24µg 24µg
Vitamin B12 0.96µg 36µg Octopus
Vitamin K 4.7µg 0.1µg Fish sticks
Tryptophan 0.122mg 0.334mg Octopus
Threonine 0.372mg 1.283mg Octopus
Isoleucine 0.429mg 1.298mg Octopus
Leucine 0.852mg 2.099mg Octopus
Lysine 0.795mg 2.228mg Octopus
Methionine 0.296mg 0.673mg Octopus
Phenylalanine 0.47mg 1.069mg Octopus
Valine 0.5mg 1.303mg Octopus
Histidine 0.23mg 0.573mg Octopus
Cholesterol 28mg 96mg Fish sticks
Trans Fat 0.124g Octopus
Saturated Fat 3.733g 0.453g Octopus
Omega-3 - DHA 0.088g 0.162g Octopus
Omega-3 - EPA 0.05g 0.152g Octopus
Omega-3 - DPA 0.004g 0.012g Octopus
Monounsaturated Fat 3.193g 0.324g Fish sticks
Polyunsaturated fat 7.824g 0.477g Fish sticks
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g Fish sticks
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 7.289g Fish sticks
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g Fish sticks
Omega-3 - ALA 0.236g Fish sticks
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Fish sticks

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fish sticks 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
34%
Fish sticks
408%
Octopus
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Fish sticks
150%
Octopus

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Octopus
Octopus is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.65g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Octopus
Octopus is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.28g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Octopus
Octopus is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Octopus
Octopus is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fish sticks
Fish sticks contains less Sodium (difference - 58mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fish sticks
Fish sticks is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 68mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Fish sticks - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174195/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.