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Octopus vs. Burbot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Octopus and Burbot

  • Octopus is richer in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Iron, Copper, Vitamin B6, Zinc, and Vitamin B5, while Burbot is higher in Manganese, and Vitamin B1.
  • Octopus covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 1462% more than Burbot.
  • Octopus has 8 times more Iron than Burbot. Octopus has 9.54mg of Iron, while Burbot has 1.15mg.
  • Burbot is lower in Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Mollusks, octopus, common, cooked, moist heat and Fish, burbot, cooked, dry 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.
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Burbot
Contains more Calcium +65.6%
Contains more Iron +729.6%
Contains more Magnesium +46.3%
Contains more Potassium +21.6%
Contains more Zinc +246.4%
Contains more Copper +188.7%
Contains more Selenium +453.1%
Contains less Sodium -73%
Contains more Manganese +1808.5%
Equal in Phosphorus - 256
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 32% 358% 43% 120% 56% 60% 92% 247% 7% 489%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 44% 30% 110% 46% 17% 27% 86% 117% 89%
Contains more Calcium +65.6%
Contains more Iron +729.6%
Contains more Magnesium +46.3%
Contains more Potassium +21.6%
Contains more Zinc +246.4%
Contains more Copper +188.7%
Contains more Selenium +453.1%
Contains less Sodium -73%
Contains more Manganese +1808.5%
Equal in Phosphorus - 256

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
10
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Burbot
Contains more Vitamin A +1664.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +91.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +420.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +87.3%
Contains more Folate +2300%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +3813%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +652.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +126.3%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 0% 0% 0% 108% 40% 37% 11% 80% 1% 115% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +1664.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +91.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +420.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +87.3%
Contains more Folate +2300%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +3813%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +652.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +126.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Burbot
Contains more Protein +20.4%
Contains more Fats +100%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +305.1%
Contains more Water +21.3%
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
25% 73%
Protein: 24.76 g
Fats: 1.04 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.41 g
Other: 0.79 g
Contains more Protein +20.4%
Contains more Fats +100%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +305.1%
Contains more Water +21.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Burbot
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +90.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +25.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -53.9%
36% 26% 38%
Saturated Fat: 0.453 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.324 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.477 g
28% 22% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.209 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.17 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.381 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +90.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +25.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -53.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Octopus Burbot Opinion
Net carbs 4.4g 0g Octopus
Protein 29.82g 24.76g Octopus
Fats 2.08g 1.04g Octopus
Carbs 4.4g 0g Octopus
Calories 164kcal 115kcal Octopus
Calcium 106mg 64mg Octopus
Iron 9.54mg 1.15mg Octopus
Magnesium 60mg 41mg Octopus
Phosphorus 279mg 256mg Octopus
Potassium 630mg 518mg Octopus
Sodium 460mg 124mg Burbot
Zinc 3.36mg 0.97mg Octopus
Copper 0.739mg 0.256mg Octopus
Manganese 0.047mg 0.897mg Burbot
Selenium 89.6µg 16.2µg Octopus
Vitamin A 300IU 17IU Octopus
Vitamin A RAE 90µg 5µg Octopus
Vitamin E 1.2mg Octopus
Vitamin C 8mg 0mg Octopus
Vitamin B1 0.057mg 0.429mg Burbot
Vitamin B2 0.076mg 0.172mg Burbot
Vitamin B3 3.78mg 1.973mg Octopus
Vitamin B5 0.9mg 0.173mg Octopus
Vitamin B6 0.648mg 0.346mg Octopus
Folate 24µg 1µg Octopus
Vitamin B12 36µg 0.92µg Octopus
Vitamin K 0.1µg Octopus
Tryptophan 0.334mg 0.277mg Octopus
Threonine 1.283mg 1.085mg Octopus
Isoleucine 1.298mg 1.141mg Octopus
Leucine 2.099mg 2.012mg Octopus
Lysine 2.228mg 2.274mg Burbot
Methionine 0.673mg 0.733mg Burbot
Phenylalanine 1.069mg 0.966mg Octopus
Valine 1.303mg 1.275mg Octopus
Histidine 0.573mg 0.729mg Burbot
Cholesterol 96mg 77mg Burbot
Saturated Fat 0.453g 0.209g Burbot
Omega-3 - DHA 0.162g 0.123g Octopus
Omega-3 - EPA 0.152g 0.09g Octopus
Omega-3 - DPA 0.012g 0.033g Burbot
Monounsaturated Fat 0.324g 0.17g Octopus
Polyunsaturated fat 0.477g 0.381g Octopus

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Octopus Burbot
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
408%
Octopus
33%
Burbot
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
150%
Octopus
58%
Burbot

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 Sugar?
Burbot
Burbot is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Burbot
Burbot contains less Sodium (difference - 336mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Burbot
Burbot is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Burbot
Burbot is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.244g)
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. Octopus - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174249/nutrients
  2. Burbot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174230/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.