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Grouper fish vs. Octopus — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Grouper fish and Octopus

  • Octopus has more Vitamin B12, Iron, Selenium, Copper, Zinc, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, and Phosphorus than Grouper fish.
  • Octopus's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 1471% more.
  • Grouper fish contains less Cholesterol.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Fish, grouper, mixed species, cooked, dry heat 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.
Grouper fish
Grouper fish
1
:
9
Octopus
Octopus
Contains less Sodium -88.5%
Contains more Calcium +404.8%
Contains more Iron +736.8%
Contains more Magnesium +62.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +95.1%
Contains more Potassium +32.6%
Contains more Zinc +558.8%
Contains more Copper +1542.2%
Contains more Manganese +291.7%
Contains more Selenium +91.5%
Grouper fish
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 43% 27% 62% 42% 7% 14% 15% 2% 256%
Octopus
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 32% 358% 43% 120% 56% 60% 92% 247% 7% 489%
Contains less Sodium -88.5%
Contains more Calcium +404.8%
Contains more Iron +736.8%
Contains more Magnesium +62.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +95.1%
Contains more Potassium +32.6%
Contains more Zinc +558.8%
Contains more Copper +1542.2%
Contains more Manganese +291.7%
Contains more Selenium +91.5%

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.
Grouper fish
Grouper fish
1
:
11
Octopus
Octopus
Contains more Vitamin B1 +42.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +81.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +892.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +85.1%
Contains more Folate +140%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +5117.4%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.9
Grouper fish
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 10% 0% 0% 0% 21% 2% 8% 53% 81% 8% 87% 0%
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 B1 +42.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +81.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +892.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +85.1%
Contains more Folate +140%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +5117.4%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.9

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Grouper fish
Grouper fish
1
:
4
Octopus
Octopus
Contains more Water +21.3%
Contains more Protein +20%
Contains more Fats +60%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +540%
Grouper fish
25% 73%
Protein: 24.84 g
Fats: 1.3 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.36 g
Other: 0.5 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 Water +21.3%
Contains more Protein +20%
Contains more Fats +60%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +540%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Grouper fish
Grouper fish
1
:
2
Octopus
Octopus
Contains less Saturated Fat -34%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +20.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +18.4%
Grouper fish
31% 28% 42%
Saturated Fat: 0.299 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.268 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.403 g
Octopus
36% 26% 38%
Saturated Fat: 0.453 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.324 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.477 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -34%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +20.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +18.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Grouper fish Octopus Opinion
Net carbs 0g 4.4g Octopus
Protein 24.84g 29.82g Octopus
Fats 1.3g 2.08g Octopus
Carbs 0g 4.4g Octopus
Calories 118kcal 164kcal Octopus
Calcium 21mg 106mg Octopus
Iron 1.14mg 9.54mg Octopus
Magnesium 37mg 60mg Octopus
Phosphorus 143mg 279mg Octopus
Potassium 475mg 630mg Octopus
Sodium 53mg 460mg Grouper fish
Zinc 0.51mg 3.36mg Octopus
Copper 0.045mg 0.739mg Octopus
Manganese 0.012mg 0.047mg Octopus
Selenium 46.8µg 89.6µg Octopus
Vitamin A 165IU 300IU Octopus
Vitamin A RAE 50µg 90µg Octopus
Vitamin E 1.2mg Octopus
Vitamin C 0mg 8mg Octopus
Vitamin B1 0.081mg 0.057mg Grouper fish
Vitamin B2 0.006mg 0.076mg Octopus
Vitamin B3 0.381mg 3.78mg Octopus
Vitamin B5 0.87mg 0.9mg Octopus
Vitamin B6 0.35mg 0.648mg Octopus
Folate 10µg 24µg Octopus
Vitamin B12 0.69µg 36µg Octopus
Vitamin K 0.1µg Octopus
Tryptophan 0.278mg 0.334mg Octopus
Threonine 1.089mg 1.283mg Octopus
Isoleucine 1.145mg 1.298mg Octopus
Leucine 2.019mg 2.099mg Octopus
Lysine 2.282mg 2.228mg Grouper fish
Methionine 0.735mg 0.673mg Grouper fish
Phenylalanine 0.97mg 1.069mg Octopus
Valine 1.28mg 1.303mg Octopus
Histidine 0.731mg 0.573mg Grouper fish
Cholesterol 47mg 96mg Grouper fish
Saturated Fat 0.299g 0.453g Grouper fish
Omega-3 - DHA 0.213g 0.162g Grouper fish
Omega-3 - EPA 0.035g 0.152g Octopus
Omega-3 - DPA 0.017g 0.012g Grouper fish
Monounsaturated Fat 0.268g 0.324g Octopus
Polyunsaturated fat 0.403g 0.477g Octopus

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Grouper fish 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
22%
Grouper fish
408%
Octopus
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Grouper fish
150%
Octopus

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Octopus
Octopus is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Octopus
Octopus is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Octopus
Octopus is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Grouper fish
Grouper fish is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Grouper fish
Grouper fish contains less Sodium (difference - 407mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Grouper fish
Grouper fish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 49mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Grouper fish
Grouper fish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.154g)
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. Grouper fish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171963/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.