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Gefilte fish vs. Octopus — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Gefilte fish and Octopus

  • Octopus is richer than Gefilte fish in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Iron, Copper, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Zinc, Vitamin B3, and Potassium.
  • Octopus covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 1465% more than Gefilte fish.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fish, gefiltefish, commercial, sweet recipe 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 6.4% 6.9% 8% 93% 65% 22% 31% 68% 9.5% 57%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 43% 32% 56% 358% 246% 92% 120% 60% 6.1% 489%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +55.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +566.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +360.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +592.3%
Contains more IronIron +284.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +279%
Contains more ZincZinc +309.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +282.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -12.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +753.3%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 2.7% 5.3% 0% 0% 16% 14% 19% 12% 18% 105% 0% 2.3% 0%
Octopus
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 27% 18% 24% 0% 14% 18% 71% 54% 150% 4500% 0.25% 18% 44%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +14%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +900%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +237.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +28.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +278%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +350%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +710%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +4185.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +700%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
9% 2% 7% 80%
Protein: 9.07 g
Fats: 1.73 g
Carbs: 7.41 g
Water: 80.35 g
Other: 1.44 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 CarbsCarbs +68.4%
Contains more WaterWater +32.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +228.8%
Contains more FatsFats +20.2%
Contains more OtherOther +122.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
27% 54% 19%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.412 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.824 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.285 g
36% 26% 38%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.453 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.324 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.477 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +154.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +67.4%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~0.453g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Gefilte fish Octopus Opinion
Calories 84kcal 164kcal Octopus
Protein 9.07g 29.82g Octopus
Fats 1.73g 2.08g Octopus
Vitamin C 0.8mg 8mg Octopus
Net carbs 7.41g 4.4g Gefilte fish
Carbs 7.41g 4.4g Gefilte fish
Cholesterol 30mg 96mg Gefilte fish
Magnesium 9mg 60mg Octopus
Calcium 23mg 106mg Octopus
Potassium 91mg 630mg Octopus
Iron 2.48mg 9.54mg Octopus
Copper 0.195mg 0.739mg Octopus
Zinc 0.82mg 3.36mg Octopus
Phosphorus 73mg 279mg Octopus
Sodium 524mg 460mg Octopus
Vitamin A 89IU 300IU Octopus
Vitamin A 27µg 90µg Octopus
Vitamin E 1.2mg Octopus
Manganese 0.073mg 0.047mg Gefilte fish
Selenium 10.5µg 89.6µg Octopus
Vitamin B1 0.065mg 0.057mg Gefilte fish
Vitamin B2 0.059mg 0.076mg Octopus
Vitamin B3 1mg 3.78mg Octopus
Vitamin B5 0.2mg 0.9mg Octopus
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.648mg Octopus
Vitamin B12 0.84µg 36µg Octopus
Vitamin K 0.1µg Octopus
Folate 3µg 24µg Octopus
Choline 81mg Octopus
Saturated Fat 0.412g 0.453g Gefilte fish
Monounsaturated Fat 0.824g 0.324g Gefilte fish
Polyunsaturated fat 0.285g 0.477g Octopus
Tryptophan 0.086mg 0.334mg Octopus
Threonine 0.488mg 1.283mg Octopus
Isoleucine 0.486mg 1.298mg Octopus
Leucine 0.81mg 2.099mg Octopus
Lysine 0.842mg 2.228mg Octopus
Methionine 0.255mg 0.673mg Octopus
Phenylalanine 0.493mg 1.069mg Octopus
Valine 0.548mg 1.303mg Octopus
Histidine 0.261mg 0.573mg Octopus
Omega-3 - EPA 0.075g 0.152g Octopus
Omega-3 - DHA 0.045g 0.162g Octopus
Omega-3 - DPA 0.027g 0.012g Gefilte fish

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Gefilte fish Octopus
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
15%
Gefilte fish
380%
Octopus
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Gefilte fish
150%
Octopus

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Octopus
Octopus contains less Sodium (difference - 64mg)
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 Cholesterol?
Gefilte fish
Gefilte fish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gefilte fish
Gefilte fish is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Gefilte fish
Gefilte fish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.041g)
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. Gefilte fish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171961/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.