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Oysters vs. Octopus — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Oysters and Octopus different?

  • Oysters is higher in Zinc, Copper, and Manganese, however, Octopus is richer in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B6, Potassium, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Octopus is 771% higher.
  • Oysters contains 23 times more Zinc than Octopus. While Oysters contains 78.6mg of Zinc, Octopus contains only 3.36mg.
  • Oysters has less Sodium.

Mollusks, oyster, eastern, wild, cooked, moist heat and Mollusks, octopus, common, cooked, moist heat are the varieties used in this article.

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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.
Oysters
Oysters
5
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5
Octopus
Octopus
Contains less Sodium -63.9%
Contains more Zinc +2239.3%
Contains more Copper +672.3%
Contains more Manganese +1157.4%
Contains more Magnesium +71.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +43.8%
Contains more Potassium +353.2%
Contains more Selenium +126.8%
Equal in Calcium - 106
Equal in Iron - 9.54
Oysters
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 35% 346% 25% 84% 13% 22% 2144% 1903% 78% 216%
Octopus
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 32% 358% 43% 120% 56% 60% 92% 247% 7% 489%
Contains less Sodium -63.9%
Contains more Zinc +2239.3%
Contains more Copper +672.3%
Contains more Manganese +1157.4%
Contains more Magnesium +71.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +43.8%
Contains more Potassium +353.2%
Contains more Selenium +126.8%
Equal in Calcium - 106
Equal in Iron - 9.54

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.
Oysters
Oysters
3
:
8
Octopus
Octopus
Contains more Vitamin E +41.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +136.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +1900%
Contains more Vitamin A +240.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +58.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +104.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +101.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +962.3%
Contains more Folate +71.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +105.7%
Oysters
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 6% 34% 0% 0% 9% 42% 35% 27% 15% 11% 2188% 5%
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 +41.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +136.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +1900%
Contains more Vitamin A +240.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +58.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +104.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +101.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +962.3%
Contains more Folate +71.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +105.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Oysters
Oysters
3
:
2
Octopus
Octopus
Contains more Fats +64.4%
Contains more Carbs +23.9%
Contains more Water +29.2%
Contains more Protein +161.1%
Contains more Other +110.5%
Oysters
11% 3% 5% 78%
Protein: 11.42 g
Fats: 3.42 g
Carbs: 5.45 g
Water: 78.19 g
Other: 1.52 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 +64.4%
Contains more Carbs +23.9%
Contains more Water +29.2%
Contains more Protein +161.1%
Contains more Other +110.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Oysters
Oysters
2
:
1
Octopus
Octopus
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +56.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +121.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -52.2%
Oysters
38% 20% 42%
Saturated Fat: 0.948 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.506 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.056 g
Octopus
36% 26% 38%
Saturated Fat: 0.453 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.324 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.477 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +56.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +121.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -52.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Oysters Octopus Opinion
Net carbs 5.45g 4.4g Oysters
Protein 11.42g 29.82g Octopus
Fats 3.42g 2.08g Oysters
Carbs 5.45g 4.4g Oysters
Calories 102kcal 164kcal Octopus
Starch 0.9g Oysters
Sugar 1.23g 0g Octopus
Calcium 116mg 106mg Oysters
Iron 9.21mg 9.54mg Octopus
Magnesium 35mg 60mg Octopus
Phosphorus 194mg 279mg Octopus
Potassium 139mg 630mg Octopus
Sodium 166mg 460mg Oysters
Zinc 78.6mg 3.36mg Oysters
Copper 5.707mg 0.739mg Oysters
Manganese 0.591mg 0.047mg Oysters
Selenium 39.5µg 89.6µg Octopus
Vitamin A 88IU 300IU Octopus
Vitamin A RAE 26µg 90µg Octopus
Vitamin E 1.7mg 1.2mg Oysters
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU Oysters
Vitamin C 0mg 8mg Octopus
Vitamin B1 0.036mg 0.057mg Octopus
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.076mg Oysters
Vitamin B3 1.85mg 3.78mg Octopus
Vitamin B5 0.447mg 0.9mg Octopus
Vitamin B6 0.061mg 0.648mg Octopus
Folate 14µg 24µg Octopus
Vitamin B12 17.5µg 36µg Octopus
Vitamin K 2µg 0.1µg Oysters
Tryptophan 0.138mg 0.334mg Octopus
Threonine 0.046mg 1.283mg Octopus
Isoleucine 0.459mg 1.298mg Octopus
Leucine 0.716mg 2.099mg Octopus
Lysine 0.762mg 2.228mg Octopus
Methionine 0.257mg 0.673mg Octopus
Phenylalanine 0.413mg 1.069mg Octopus
Valine 0.523mg 1.303mg Octopus
Histidine 0.22mg 0.573mg Octopus
Cholesterol 79mg 96mg Oysters
Trans Fat 0.068g Octopus
Saturated Fat 0.948g 0.453g Octopus
Omega-3 - DHA 0.271g 0.162g Oysters
Omega-3 - EPA 0.353g 0.152g Oysters
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g 0.012g Oysters
Monounsaturated Fat 0.506g 0.324g Oysters
Polyunsaturated fat 1.056g 0.477g Oysters
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Oysters
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.061g Oysters
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g Oysters
Omega-3 - ALA 0.163g Oysters
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.004g Oysters
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.007g Oysters

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Oysters 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
197%
Oysters
408%
Octopus
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
486%
Oysters
150%
Octopus

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Oysters
Oysters contains less Sodium (difference - 294mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Oysters
Oysters is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Octopus
Octopus is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.23g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Octopus
Octopus is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.495g)
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 - $3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Octopus
Octopus is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Oysters - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171980/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.