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Halibut vs. Octopus — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Halibut and Octopus?

  • Halibut has less Vitamin B12, Iron, Copper, Selenium, Zinc, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B5 than Octopus.
  • Octopus's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 1460% higher.
  • Halibut has 7 times more Saturated Fat than Octopus. Halibut has 3.102g of Saturated Fat, while Octopus has 0.453g.

We used Fish, halibut, greenland, 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.
Halibut
Halibut
1
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9
Octopus
Octopus
Contains less Sodium -77.6%
Contains more Calcium +2550%
Contains more Iron +1022.4%
Contains more Magnesium +81.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +32.9%
Contains more Potassium +83.1%
Contains more Zinc +558.8%
Contains more Copper +1844.7%
Contains more Manganese +213.3%
Contains more Selenium +91.5%
Halibut
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 32% 24% 90% 31% 14% 14% 13% 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 -77.6%
Contains more Calcium +2550%
Contains more Iron +1022.4%
Contains more Magnesium +81.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +32.9%
Contains more Potassium +83.1%
Contains more Zinc +558.8%
Contains more Copper +1844.7%
Contains more Manganese +213.3%
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.
Halibut
Halibut
2
:
10
Octopus
Octopus
Contains more Vitamin B1 +28.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +35.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +400%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +96.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +212.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +33.6%
Contains more Folate +2300%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +3650%
Halibut
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 0% 0% 0% 19% 24% 37% 18% 112% 1% 120% 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 +28.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +35.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +400%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +96.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +212.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +33.6%
Contains more Folate +2300%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +3650%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Halibut
Halibut
2
:
3
Octopus
Octopus
Contains more Fats +752.9%
Contains more Protein +61.9%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +63.3%
Equal in Water - 60.5
Halibut
18% 18% 62% 2%
Protein: 18.42 g
Fats: 17.74 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 61.88 g
Other: 1.96 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 +752.9%
Contains more Protein +61.9%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +63.3%
Equal in Water - 60.5

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Halibut
Halibut
2
:
1
Octopus
Octopus
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3215.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +267.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.4%
Halibut
20% 69% 11%
Saturated Fat: 3.102 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.742 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.753 g
Octopus
36% 26% 38%
Saturated Fat: 0.453 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.324 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.477 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3215.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +267.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Halibut Octopus Opinion
Net carbs 0g 4.4g Octopus
Protein 18.42g 29.82g Octopus
Fats 17.74g 2.08g Halibut
Carbs 0g 4.4g Octopus
Calories 239kcal 164kcal Halibut
Calcium 4mg 106mg Octopus
Iron 0.85mg 9.54mg Octopus
Magnesium 33mg 60mg Octopus
Phosphorus 210mg 279mg Octopus
Potassium 344mg 630mg Octopus
Sodium 103mg 460mg Halibut
Zinc 0.51mg 3.36mg Octopus
Copper 0.038mg 0.739mg Octopus
Manganese 0.015mg 0.047mg Octopus
Selenium 46.8µg 89.6µg Octopus
Vitamin A 60IU 300IU Octopus
Vitamin A RAE 18µg 90µg Octopus
Vitamin E 1.2mg Octopus
Vitamin C 0mg 8mg Octopus
Vitamin B1 0.073mg 0.057mg Halibut
Vitamin B2 0.103mg 0.076mg Halibut
Vitamin B3 1.923mg 3.78mg Octopus
Vitamin B5 0.288mg 0.9mg Octopus
Vitamin B6 0.485mg 0.648mg Octopus
Folate 1µg 24µg Octopus
Vitamin B12 0.96µg 36µg Octopus
Vitamin K 0.1µg Octopus
Tryptophan 0.206mg 0.334mg Octopus
Threonine 0.808mg 1.283mg Octopus
Isoleucine 0.849mg 1.298mg Octopus
Leucine 1.497mg 2.099mg Octopus
Lysine 1.692mg 2.228mg Octopus
Methionine 0.545mg 0.673mg Octopus
Phenylalanine 0.719mg 1.069mg Octopus
Valine 0.949mg 1.303mg Octopus
Histidine 0.542mg 0.573mg Octopus
Cholesterol 59mg 96mg Halibut
Saturated Fat 3.102g 0.453g Octopus
Omega-3 - DHA 0.504g 0.162g Halibut
Omega-3 - EPA 0.674g 0.152g Halibut
Omega-3 - DPA 0.114g 0.012g Halibut
Monounsaturated Fat 10.742g 0.324g Halibut
Polyunsaturated fat 1.753g 0.477g Halibut

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Halibut 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
28%
Halibut
408%
Octopus
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Halibut
150%
Octopus

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Octopus
Octopus is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.649g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Octopus
Octopus is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Octopus
Octopus is cheaper (difference - $5)
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 Sugar?
Halibut
Halibut is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Halibut
Halibut contains less Sodium (difference - 357mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Halibut
Halibut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 37mg)

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. Halibut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174232/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.