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Mahimahi vs. Octopus — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between mahimahi and octopus

  • Mahimahi has more vitamin B3; however, octopus has more vitamin B12, iron, selenium, copper, zinc, vitamin B6, phosphorus, and vitamin C.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for octopus is 1471% higher.
  • Octopus has 2 times less vitamin B3 than mahimahi. Mahimahi has 7.429mg of vitamin B3, while octopus has 3.78mg.
  • Mahimahi is lower in sodium.

Food types used in this article are Fish, mahimahi, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 27% 5.7% 47% 54% 18% 16% 78% 15% 2.5% 255%
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 less SodiumSodium -75.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +57.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +457.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +18.2%
Contains more IronIron +557.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +1294.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +469.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +52.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +147.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +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.
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 0% 21% 0% 0% 5.8% 20% 139% 52% 107% 86% 0% 4.5% 0%
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% 30% 24% 0% 14% 18% 71% 54% 150% 4500% 0.25% 18% 44%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +11.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +96.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +45.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +147.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +40.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +5117.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +300%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.9mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
24% 71% 4%
Protein: 23.72 g
Fats: 0.9 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 71.22 g
Other: 4.16 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 WaterWater +17.7%
Contains more OtherOther +30%
Contains more ProteinProtein +25.7%
Contains more FatsFats +131.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
40% 26% 35%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.241 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.155 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.211 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 less Sat. FatSaturated fat -46.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +109%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +126.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mahimahi Octopus DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.69µg 36µg 1471%
Iron 1.45mg 9.54mg 101%
Selenium 46.8µg 89.6µg 78%
Copper 0.053mg 0.739mg 76%
Zinc 0.59mg 3.36mg 25%
Vitamin B3 7.429mg 3.78mg 23%
Choline 81mg 15%
Sodium 113mg 460mg 15%
Phosphorus 183mg 279mg 14%
Vitamin B6 0.462mg 0.648mg 14%
Protein 23.72g 29.82g 12%
Calcium 19mg 106mg 9%
Vitamin C 0mg 8mg 9%
Vitamin E 1.2mg 8%
Magnesium 38mg 60mg 5%
Folate 6µg 24µg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.023mg 0.057mg 3%
Calories 109kcal 164kcal 3%
Vitamin A 62µg 90µg 3%
Potassium 533mg 630mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.211g 0.477g 2%
Fats 0.9g 2.08g 2%
Saturated fat 0.241g 0.453g 1%
Manganese 0.019mg 0.047mg 1%
Carbs 0g 4.4g 1%
Cholesterol 94mg 96mg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.865mg 0.9mg 1%
Vitamin B2 0.085mg 0.076mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 4.4g N/A
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.155g 0.324g 0%
Tryptophan 0.266mg 0.334mg 0%
Threonine 1.04mg 1.283mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.093mg 1.298mg 0%
Leucine 1.928mg 2.099mg 0%
Lysine 2.178mg 2.228mg 0%
Methionine 0.702mg 0.673mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.926mg 1.069mg 0%
Valine 1.222mg 1.303mg 0%
Histidine 0.698mg 0.573mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.026g 0.152g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.113g 0.162g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.012g 0.012g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mahimahi 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
33%
Mahimahi
381%
Octopus
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Mahimahi
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 Cholesterol?
Mahimahi
Mahimahi is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mahimahi
Mahimahi is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mahimahi
Mahimahi contains less Sodium (difference - 347mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mahimahi
Mahimahi is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.212g)
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. Mahimahi - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171992/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.