Octopus vs. Chinook salmon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between octopus and chinook salmon
- Octopus is richer in vitamin B12, iron, selenium, copper, zinc, and vitamin B6, while chinook salmon is higher in vitamin B3 and magnesium.
- Octopus covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 1380% more than chinook salmon.
- Octopus has 14 times more copper than chinook salmon. Octopus has 0.739mg of copper, while chinook salmon has 0.053mg.
- Chinook salmon is lower in sodium.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Mollusks, octopus, common, cooked, moist heat and Fish, salmon, chinook, 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +278.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +24.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +948.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1294.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +500% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +147.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +91.5% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +103.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +33% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -87% |
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 CVitamin C | +95.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +29.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +40.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +1154.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +65.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +102.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +165.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +45.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
29.82 g
Fats:
2.08 g
Carbs:
4.4 g
Water:
60.5 g
Other:
3.2 g
Protein:
25.72 g
Fats:
13.38 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
65.6 g
Other:
0 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +15.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +-168.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +543.3% |
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Water
~65.6g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.453 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.324 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.477 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.214 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.742 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.662 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -85.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1672.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +458.1% |
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 | 36µg | 2.87µg | 1380% |
| Iron | 9.54mg | 0.91mg | 108% |
| Selenium | 89.6µg | 46.8µg | 78% |
| Copper | 0.739mg | 0.053mg | 76% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.78mg | 10.045mg | 39% |
| Zinc | 3.36mg | 0.56mg | 25% |
| Sodium | 460mg | 60mg | 17% |
| Fats | 2.08g | 13.38g | 17% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.477g | 2.662g | 15% |
| Choline | 81mg | 15% | |
| Magnesium | 60mg | 122mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.648mg | 0.462mg | 14% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.324g | 5.742g | 14% |
| Phosphorus | 279mg | 371mg | 13% |
| Saturated fat | 0.453g | 3.214g | 13% |
| Calcium | 106mg | 28mg | 8% |
| Protein | 29.82g | 25.72g | 8% |
| Vitamin E | 1.2mg | 8% | |
| Vitamin A | 90µg | 149µg | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.076mg | 0.154mg | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 8mg | 4.1mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 630mg | 505mg | 4% |
| Cholesterol | 96mg | 85mg | 4% |
| Folate | 24µg | 35µg | 3% |
| Calories | 164kcal | 231kcal | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.9mg | 0.865mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.057mg | 0.044mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.047mg | 0.019mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 4.4g | 0g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 4.4g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.334mg | 0.288mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.283mg | 1.127mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.298mg | 1.185mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.099mg | 2.09mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.228mg | 2.362mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.673mg | 0.761mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.069mg | 1.004mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.303mg | 1.325mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.573mg | 0.757mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.152g | 1.01g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.162g | 0.727g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.012g | 0.296g | 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
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65%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
150%
63%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Octopus is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.761g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Octopus is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Octopus is cheaper (difference - $15)
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?
Chinook salmon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinook salmon is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinook salmon contains less Sodium (difference - 400mg)