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Octopus vs. Atlantic Mackerel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Octopus and Atlantic Mackerel?

  • Octopus is richer in Vitamin B12, Iron, Selenium, Copper, Zinc, and Vitamin B6, yet Atlantic Mackerel is richer in Vitamin D, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B2.
  • Octopus's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 1137% higher.
  • Octopus has 10 times more Copper than Atlantic Mackerel. Octopus has 0.739mg of Copper, while Atlantic Mackerel has 0.073mg.
  • Atlantic Mackerel contains less Sodium.

We used Mollusks, octopus, common, cooked, moist heat and Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, raw 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.
Octopus
Octopus
8
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2
Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel
Contains more Calcium +783.3%
Contains more Iron +485.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +28.6%
Contains more Potassium +100.6%
Contains more Zinc +433.3%
Contains more Copper +912.3%
Contains more Manganese +213.3%
Contains more Selenium +103.2%
Contains more Magnesium +26.7%
Contains less Sodium -80.4%
Octopus
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 32% 358% 43% 120% 56% 60% 92% 247% 7% 489%
Atlantic Mackerel
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 62% 55% 93% 28% 12% 18% 25% 2% 241%
Contains more Calcium +783.3%
Contains more Iron +485.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +28.6%
Contains more Potassium +100.6%
Contains more Zinc +433.3%
Contains more Copper +912.3%
Contains more Manganese +213.3%
Contains more Selenium +103.2%
Contains more Magnesium +26.7%
Contains less Sodium -80.4%

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.
Octopus
Octopus
6
:
6
Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel
Contains more Vitamin A +79.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +1900%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +62.4%
Contains more Folate +2300%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +313.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +26.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +208.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +310.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +140.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +4900%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.856
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%
Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 11% 31% 483% 2% 44% 72% 171% 52% 93% 1% 1089% 13%
Contains more Vitamin A +79.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +1900%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +62.4%
Contains more Folate +2300%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +313.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +26.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +208.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +310.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +140.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +4900%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.856

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Octopus
Octopus
2
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3
Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel
Contains more Protein +60.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Fats +567.8%
Contains more Other +23.8%
Equal in Water - 63.55
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
Atlantic Mackerel
19% 14% 64% 4%
Protein: 18.6 g
Fats: 13.89 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 63.55 g
Other: 3.96 g
Contains more Protein +60.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Fats +567.8%
Contains more Other +23.8%
Equal in Water - 63.55

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Octopus
Octopus
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2
Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1584%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +602.3%
Octopus
36% 26% 38%
Saturated Fat: 0.453 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.324 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.477 g
Atlantic Mackerel
27% 45% 28%
Saturated Fat: 3.257 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.456 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.35 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1584%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +602.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Octopus Atlantic Mackerel Opinion
Net carbs 4.4g 0g Octopus
Protein 29.82g 18.6g Octopus
Fats 2.08g 13.89g Atlantic Mackerel
Carbs 4.4g 0g Octopus
Calories 164kcal 205kcal Atlantic Mackerel
Calcium 106mg 12mg Octopus
Iron 9.54mg 1.63mg Octopus
Magnesium 60mg 76mg Atlantic Mackerel
Phosphorus 279mg 217mg Octopus
Potassium 630mg 314mg Octopus
Sodium 460mg 90mg Atlantic Mackerel
Zinc 3.36mg 0.63mg Octopus
Copper 0.739mg 0.073mg Octopus
Manganese 0.047mg 0.015mg Octopus
Selenium 89.6µg 44.1µg Octopus
Vitamin A 300IU 167IU Octopus
Vitamin A RAE 90µg 50µg Octopus
Vitamin E 1.2mg 1.52mg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin D 0IU 643IU Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin D 0µg 16.1µg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin C 8mg 0.4mg Octopus
Vitamin B1 0.057mg 0.176mg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin B2 0.076mg 0.312mg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin B3 3.78mg 9.08mg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin B5 0.9mg 0.856mg Octopus
Vitamin B6 0.648mg 0.399mg Octopus
Folate 24µg 1µg Octopus
Vitamin B12 36µg 8.71µg Octopus
Vitamin K 0.1µg 5µg Atlantic Mackerel
Tryptophan 0.334mg 0.208mg Octopus
Threonine 1.283mg 0.815mg Octopus
Isoleucine 1.298mg 0.857mg Octopus
Leucine 2.099mg 1.512mg Octopus
Lysine 2.228mg 1.708mg Octopus
Methionine 0.673mg 0.551mg Octopus
Phenylalanine 1.069mg 0.726mg Octopus
Valine 1.303mg 0.958mg Octopus
Histidine 0.573mg 0.548mg Octopus
Cholesterol 96mg 70mg Atlantic Mackerel
Saturated Fat 0.453g 3.257g Octopus
Omega-3 - DHA 0.162g 1.401g Atlantic Mackerel
Omega-3 - EPA 0.152g 0.898g Atlantic Mackerel
Omega-3 - DPA 0.012g 0.212g Atlantic Mackerel
Monounsaturated Fat 0.324g 5.456g Atlantic Mackerel
Polyunsaturated fat 0.477g 3.35g Atlantic Mackerel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Octopus Atlantic Mackerel
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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
408%
Octopus
171%
Atlantic Mackerel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
150%
Octopus
54%
Atlantic Mackerel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Octopus
Octopus is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.804g)
Which food is cheaper?
Octopus
Octopus is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Octopus
Octopus is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel contains less Sodium (difference - 370mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
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. Octopus - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174249/nutrients
  2. Atlantic Mackerel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175119/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.