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Herring vs. Octopus — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Herring and Octopus

  • Herring is richer in Vitamin D, and Vitamin B2, while Octopus is higher in Vitamin B12, Iron, Selenium, Copper, Vitamin B6, and Zinc.
  • Octopus covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 953% more than Herring.
  • Octopus is lower in Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fish, herring, Atlantic, 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.
Herring
Herring
2
:
8
Octopus
Octopus
Contains less Sodium -75%
Contains more Calcium +43.2%
Contains more Iron +576.6%
Contains more Magnesium +46.3%
Contains more Potassium +50.4%
Contains more Zinc +164.6%
Contains more Copper +526.3%
Contains more Manganese +17.5%
Contains more Selenium +91.5%
Equal in Phosphorus - 279
Herring
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 23% 53% 30% 130% 37% 15% 35% 40% 6% 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 -75%
Contains more Calcium +43.2%
Contains more Iron +576.6%
Contains more Magnesium +46.3%
Contains more Potassium +50.4%
Contains more Zinc +164.6%
Contains more Copper +526.3%
Contains more Manganese +17.5%
Contains more Selenium +91.5%
Equal in Phosphorus - 279

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.
Herring
Herring
5
:
6
Octopus
Octopus
Contains more Vitamin E +14.2%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +96.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +293.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +150%
Contains more Vitamin C +1042.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +21.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +86.2%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +174%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 3.78
Equal in Vitamin K - 0.1
Herring
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 8% 28% 162% 3% 28% 69% 78% 45% 81% 9% 1643% 1%
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 +14.2%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +96.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +293.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +150%
Contains more Vitamin C +1042.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +21.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +86.2%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +174%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 3.78
Equal in Vitamin K - 0.1

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Herring
Herring
2
:
3
Octopus
Octopus
Contains more Fats +457.2%
Contains more Protein +29.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +162.3%
Equal in Water - 60.5
Herring
23% 12% 64%
Protein: 23.03 g
Fats: 11.59 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.16 g
Other: 1.22 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 +457.2%
Contains more Protein +29.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +162.3%
Equal in Water - 60.5

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Herring
Herring
2
:
1
Octopus
Octopus
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1378.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +473.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -82.7%
Herring
26% 47% 27%
Saturated Fat: 2.615 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.79 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.735 g
Octopus
36% 26% 38%
Saturated Fat: 0.453 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.324 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.477 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1378.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +473.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -82.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Herring Octopus Opinion
Net carbs 0g 4.4g Octopus
Protein 23.03g 29.82g Octopus
Fats 11.59g 2.08g Herring
Carbs 0g 4.4g Octopus
Calories 203kcal 164kcal Herring
Calcium 74mg 106mg Octopus
Iron 1.41mg 9.54mg Octopus
Magnesium 41mg 60mg Octopus
Phosphorus 303mg 279mg Herring
Potassium 419mg 630mg Octopus
Sodium 115mg 460mg Herring
Zinc 1.27mg 3.36mg Octopus
Copper 0.118mg 0.739mg Octopus
Manganese 0.04mg 0.047mg Octopus
Selenium 46.8µg 89.6µg Octopus
Vitamin A 120IU 300IU Octopus
Vitamin A RAE 36µg 90µg Octopus
Vitamin E 1.37mg 1.2mg Herring
Vitamin D 214IU 0IU Herring
Vitamin D 5.4µg 0µg Herring
Vitamin C 0.7mg 8mg Octopus
Vitamin B1 0.112mg 0.057mg Herring
Vitamin B2 0.299mg 0.076mg Herring
Vitamin B3 4.124mg 3.78mg Herring
Vitamin B5 0.74mg 0.9mg Octopus
Vitamin B6 0.348mg 0.648mg Octopus
Folate 12µg 24µg Octopus
Vitamin B12 13.14µg 36µg Octopus
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0.1µg
Tryptophan 0.258mg 0.334mg Octopus
Threonine 1.01mg 1.283mg Octopus
Isoleucine 1.061mg 1.298mg Octopus
Leucine 1.872mg 2.099mg Octopus
Lysine 2.115mg 2.228mg Octopus
Methionine 0.682mg 0.673mg Herring
Phenylalanine 0.899mg 1.069mg Octopus
Valine 1.187mg 1.303mg Octopus
Histidine 0.678mg 0.573mg Herring
Cholesterol 77mg 96mg Herring
Saturated Fat 2.615g 0.453g Octopus
Omega-3 - DHA 1.105g 0.162g Herring
Omega-3 - EPA 0.909g 0.152g Herring
Omega-3 - DPA 0.071g 0.012g Herring
Monounsaturated Fat 4.79g 0.324g Herring
Polyunsaturated fat 2.735g 0.477g Herring

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Herring 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
179%
Herring
408%
Octopus
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
62%
Herring
150%
Octopus

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Octopus
Octopus is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.162g)
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 contains less Sodium?
Herring
Herring contains less Sodium (difference - 345mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Herring
Herring is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 19mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
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. Herring - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175117/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.