Mullet fish vs. Octopus — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between mullet fish and octopus?
- Mullet fish is richer in vitamin B3, yet octopus is richer in vitamin B12, iron, selenium, copper, zinc, vitamin B6, and vitamin C.
- Octopus's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 1490% higher.
- Mullet fish has 2 times more vitamin B3 than octopus. Mullet fish has 6.3mg of vitamin B3, while octopus has 3.78mg.
- Mullet fish contains less cholesterol.
We used Fish, mullet, striped, 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.
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -84.6% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +81.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +241.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +37.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +576.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +424.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +281.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +14.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +113.6% |
| 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.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +75.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +31.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +66.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +566.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +114.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +32.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +14300% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +140% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
24.81 g
Fats:
4.86 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
70.52 g
Other:
0 g
Protein:
29.82 g
Fats:
2.08 g
Carbs:
4.4 g
Water:
60.5 g
Other:
3.2 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +133.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +16.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +20.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.431 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.382 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.917 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.453 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.324 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.477 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +326.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +92.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -68.3% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.25µg | 36µg | 1490% |
| Iron | 1.41mg | 9.54mg | 102% |
| Selenium | 46.8µg | 89.6µg | 78% |
| Copper | 0.141mg | 0.739mg | 66% |
| Zinc | 0.88mg | 3.36mg | 23% |
| Sodium | 71mg | 460mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B3 | 6.3mg | 3.78mg | 16% |
| Choline | 81mg | 15% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.49mg | 0.648mg | 12% |
| Cholesterol | 63mg | 96mg | 11% |
| Protein | 24.81g | 29.82g | 10% |
| Calcium | 31mg | 106mg | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 1.2mg | 8mg | 8% |
| Vitamin E | 1.2mg | 8% | |
| Magnesium | 33mg | 60mg | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 42µg | 90µg | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 244mg | 279mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 458mg | 630mg | 5% |
| Saturated fat | 1.431g | 0.453g | 4% |
| Fats | 4.86g | 2.08g | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.1mg | 0.057mg | 4% |
| Folate | 10µg | 24µg | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.917g | 0.477g | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.382g | 0.324g | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.1mg | 0.076mg | 2% |
| Calories | 150kcal | 164kcal | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.022mg | 0.047mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 0g | 4.4g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 4.4g | N/A |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.88mg | 0.9mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.278mg | 0.334mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.088mg | 1.283mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.143mg | 1.298mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.016mg | 2.099mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.278mg | 2.228mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.734mg | 0.673mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.968mg | 1.069mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.278mg | 1.303mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.73mg | 0.573mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.18g | 0.152g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.148g | 0.162g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.092g | 0.012g | N/A |
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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
30%
381%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
150%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Octopus is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.978g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Octopus is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Octopus is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Octopus is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mullet fish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mullet fish is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mullet fish contains less Sodium (difference - 389mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)