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Octopus vs. Croaker — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Octopus and Croaker

  • Octopus is higher than Croaker in Vitamin B12, Iron, Selenium, Copper, Vitamin B6, Zinc, Vitamin C, Phosphorus, and Potassium.
  • Octopus's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 1413% higher.
  • Octopus has less Saturated Fat.

The food types used in this comparison are Mollusks, octopus, common, cooked, moist heat and Fish, croaker, Atlantic, cooked, breaded and fried.

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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
:
2
Croaker
Croaker
Contains more Calcium +231.3%
Contains more Iron +1009.3%
Contains more Magnesium +42.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +28.6%
Contains more Potassium +85.3%
Contains more Zinc +546.2%
Contains more Copper +1036.9%
Contains more Selenium +130.9%
Contains less Sodium -24.3%
Contains more Manganese +70.2%
Octopus
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 32% 358% 43% 120% 56% 60% 92% 247% 7% 489%
Croaker
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 33% 30% 93% 30% 46% 15% 22% 11% 212%
Contains more Calcium +231.3%
Contains more Iron +1009.3%
Contains more Magnesium +42.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +28.6%
Contains more Potassium +85.3%
Contains more Zinc +546.2%
Contains more Copper +1036.9%
Contains more Selenium +130.9%
Contains less Sodium -24.3%
Contains more Manganese +70.2%

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
8
:
4
Croaker
Croaker
Contains more Vitamin A +300%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +21.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +149.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1614.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +57.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +71.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +13.8%
Contains more Folate +41.7%
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%
Croaker
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 0% 0% 0% 23% 30% 81% 45% 60% 26% 263% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +300%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +21.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +149.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1614.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +57.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +71.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +13.8%
Contains more Folate +41.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Octopus
Octopus
3
:
2
Croaker
Croaker
Contains more Protein +63.8%
Contains more Other +74.9%
Contains more Fats +509.1%
Contains more Carbs +71.4%
Equal in Water - 59.76
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
Croaker
18% 13% 8% 60% 2%
Protein: 18.2 g
Fats: 12.67 g
Carbs: 7.54 g
Water: 59.76 g
Other: 1.83 g
Contains more Protein +63.8%
Contains more Other +74.9%
Contains more Fats +509.1%
Contains more Carbs +71.4%
Equal in Water - 59.76

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Octopus
Octopus
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2
Croaker
Croaker
Contains less Saturated Fat -87%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1542%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +511.5%
Octopus
36% 26% 38%
Saturated Fat: 0.453 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.324 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.477 g
Croaker
30% 45% 25%
Saturated Fat: 3.476 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.32 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.917 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -87%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1542%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +511.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Octopus Croaker Opinion
Net carbs 4.4g 7.14g Croaker
Protein 29.82g 18.2g Octopus
Fats 2.08g 12.67g Croaker
Carbs 4.4g 7.54g Croaker
Calories 164kcal 221kcal Croaker
Fiber 0g 0.4g Croaker
Calcium 106mg 32mg Octopus
Iron 9.54mg 0.86mg Octopus
Magnesium 60mg 42mg Octopus
Phosphorus 279mg 217mg Octopus
Potassium 630mg 340mg Octopus
Sodium 460mg 348mg Croaker
Zinc 3.36mg 0.52mg Octopus
Copper 0.739mg 0.065mg Octopus
Manganese 0.047mg 0.08mg Croaker
Selenium 89.6µg 38.8µg Octopus
Vitamin A 300IU 75IU Octopus
Vitamin A RAE 90µg 23µg Octopus
Vitamin E 1.2mg Octopus
Vitamin C 8mg 0mg Octopus
Vitamin B1 0.057mg 0.09mg Croaker
Vitamin B2 0.076mg 0.13mg Croaker
Vitamin B3 3.78mg 4.3mg Croaker
Vitamin B5 0.9mg 0.74mg Octopus
Vitamin B6 0.648mg 0.26mg Octopus
Folate 24µg 34µg Croaker
Vitamin B12 36µg 2.1µg Octopus
Vitamin K 0.1µg Octopus
Tryptophan 0.334mg 0.208mg Octopus
Threonine 1.283mg 0.788mg Octopus
Isoleucine 1.298mg 0.847mg Octopus
Leucine 2.099mg 1.48mg Octopus
Lysine 2.228mg 1.571mg Octopus
Methionine 0.673mg 0.525mg Octopus
Phenylalanine 1.069mg 0.742mg Octopus
Valine 1.303mg 0.947mg Octopus
Histidine 0.573mg 0.525mg Octopus
Cholesterol 96mg 84mg Croaker
Saturated Fat 0.453g 3.476g Octopus
Omega-3 - DHA 0.162g 0.089g Octopus
Omega-3 - EPA 0.152g 0.113g Octopus
Omega-3 - DPA 0.012g 0.079g Croaker
Monounsaturated Fat 0.324g 5.32g Croaker
Polyunsaturated fat 0.477g 2.917g Croaker

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Octopus Croaker
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
44%
Croaker
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
150%
Octopus
50%
Croaker

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Octopus
Octopus is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.023g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Octopus
Octopus is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Octopus
Octopus is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Octopus
Octopus is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Croaker
Croaker is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Croaker
Croaker contains less Sodium (difference - 112mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Croaker
Croaker is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
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. Croaker - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171957/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.