Octopus vs. Sardine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
Compare
How are octopus and sardine different?
- Octopus is richer in vitamin B12, iron, selenium, copper, vitamin B6, and zinc, while sardine is higher in vitamin D, phosphorus, and calcium.
- Octopus covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 1128% more than sardine.
- Octopus contains 4 times more copper than sardine. Octopus contains 0.739mg of copper, while sardine contains 0.186mg.
- Octopus is lower in cholesterol.
Mollusks, octopus, common, cooked, moist heat and Fish, sardine, Atlantic, canned in oil, drained solids with bone types were used in this article.
Infographic
Infographic link
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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +53.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +58.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +226.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +297.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +156.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +70% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +260.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +75.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -33.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +129.8% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +181.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +40.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +288% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +302.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +140% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +70% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +40.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +198.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +38.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +2500% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +21.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +450.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +35% |
~equal in
Water
~59.61g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -70.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1094.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +979.2% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
 |
 |
||
| Lower in Sodium |
|
||
| Lower in Cholesterol |
|
||
| Lower in Saturated fat |
|
||
| Lower in Glycemic Index |
|
||
| Lower in price |
|
||
| Rich in minerals |
|
||
| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient | |
|
DV% diff. |
| Vitamin B12 | 36µg | 8.94µg | 1128% |
| Iron | 9.54mg | 2.92mg | 83% |
| Selenium | 89.6µg | 52.7µg | 67% |
| Copper | 0.739mg | 0.186mg | 61% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.648mg | 0.167mg | 37% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.477g | 5.148g | 31% |
| Phosphorus | 279mg | 490mg | 30% |
| Calcium | 106mg | 382mg | 28% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 4.8µg | 24% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 193IU | 24% |
| Zinc | 3.36mg | 1.31mg | 19% |
| Cholesterol | 96mg | 142mg | 15% |
| Fats | 2.08g | 11.45g | 14% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.076mg | 0.227mg | 12% |
| Protein | 29.82g | 24.62g | 10% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.324g | 3.869g | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 8mg | 0mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.78mg | 5.245mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 630mg | 397mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 460mg | 307mg | 7% |
| Vitamin A | 90µg | 32µg | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 1.2mg | 2.04mg | 6% |
| Magnesium | 60mg | 39mg | 5% |
| Saturated fat | 0.453g | 1.528g | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.9mg | 0.642mg | 5% |
| Folate | 24µg | 10µg | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.047mg | 0.108mg | 3% |
| Calories | 164kcal | 208kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 2.6µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.057mg | 0.08mg | 2% |
| Choline | 81mg | 75mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 4.4g | 0g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 4.4g | 0g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.334mg | 0.276mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.283mg | 1.079mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.298mg | 1.134mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.099mg | 2.001mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.228mg | 2.26mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.673mg | 0.729mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.069mg | 0.961mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.303mg | 1.268mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.573mg | 0.725mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.152g | 0.473g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.162g | 0.509g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.012g | 0g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
|
|
|
| Low Calories diet |
|
|
| Low Fats diet |
|
|
| Low Carbs diet |
|
|
| Low Glycemic Index diet |
|
People also compare
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
381%
119%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
150%
94%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sardine contains less Sodium (difference - 153mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Octopus is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 46mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Octopus is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.075g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Octopus is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Octopus is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Octopus is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
?
The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
?
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.