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Octopus vs. Fish sticks — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Octopus and Fish sticks?

  • Octopus is higher in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Iron, Copper, Vitamin B6, Zinc, and Vitamin B3, yet Fish sticks are higher in Vitamin E .
  • Octopus's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 1460% more.
  • Octopus has 13 times more Copper than Fish sticks. While Octopus has 0.739mg of Copper, Fish sticks have only 0.059mg.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Fish sticks are lower.

We used Mollusks, octopus, common, cooked, moist heat and Fish, fish sticks, frozen, prepared types in this article.

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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
Fish sticks
Fish sticks
Contains more Calcium +562.5%
Contains more Iron +1035.7%
Contains more Magnesium +140%
Contains more Phosphorus +46.1%
Contains more Potassium +240.5%
Contains more Zinc +700%
Contains more Copper +1152.5%
Contains more Selenium +470.7%
Contains less Sodium -12.6%
Contains more Manganese +287.2%
Octopus
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 32% 358% 43% 120% 56% 60% 92% 247% 7% 489%
Fish sticks
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 32% 18% 82% 17% 53% 12% 20% 24% 86%
Contains more Calcium +562.5%
Contains more Iron +1035.7%
Contains more Magnesium +140%
Contains more Phosphorus +46.1%
Contains more Potassium +240.5%
Contains more Zinc +700%
Contains more Copper +1152.5%
Contains more Selenium +470.7%
Contains less Sodium -12.6%
Contains more Manganese +287.2%

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
6
:
4
Fish sticks
Fish sticks
Contains more Vitamin A +1566.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +146.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +230.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +730.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +3650%
Contains more Vitamin E +473.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +114%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +52.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +4600%
Equal in Folate - 24
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%
Fish sticks
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 138% 0% 0% 31% 27% 29% 17% 18% 18% 120% 12%
Contains more Vitamin A +1566.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +146.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +230.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +730.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +3650%
Contains more Vitamin E +473.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +114%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +52.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +4600%
Equal in Folate - 24

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Octopus
Octopus
3
:
2
Fish sticks
Fish sticks
Contains more Protein +170.8%
Contains more Water +22.2%
Contains more Other +100%
Contains more Fats +680.3%
Contains more Carbs +392.3%
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
Fish sticks
11% 16% 22% 50%
Protein: 11.01 g
Fats: 16.23 g
Carbs: 21.66 g
Water: 49.5 g
Other: 1.6 g
Contains more Protein +170.8%
Contains more Water +22.2%
Contains more Other +100%
Contains more Fats +680.3%
Contains more Carbs +392.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Octopus
Octopus
1
:
2
Fish sticks
Fish sticks
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +885.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1540.3%
Octopus
36% 26% 38%
Saturated Fat: 0.453 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.324 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.477 g
Fish sticks
25% 22% 53%
Saturated Fat: 3.733 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.193 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.824 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +885.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1540.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Octopus Fish sticks Opinion
Net carbs 4.4g 20.16g Fish sticks
Protein 29.82g 11.01g Octopus
Fats 2.08g 16.23g Fish sticks
Carbs 4.4g 21.66g Fish sticks
Calories 164kcal 277kcal Fish sticks
Starch 20.46g Fish sticks
Fructose 0.1g Fish sticks
Sugar 0g 1.65g Octopus
Fiber 0g 1.5g Fish sticks
Calcium 106mg 16mg Octopus
Iron 9.54mg 0.84mg Octopus
Magnesium 60mg 25mg Octopus
Phosphorus 279mg 191mg Octopus
Potassium 630mg 185mg Octopus
Sodium 460mg 402mg Fish sticks
Zinc 3.36mg 0.42mg Octopus
Copper 0.739mg 0.059mg Octopus
Manganese 0.047mg 0.182mg Fish sticks
Selenium 89.6µg 15.7µg Octopus
Vitamin A 300IU 18IU Octopus
Vitamin A RAE 90µg 4µg Octopus
Vitamin E 1.2mg 6.88mg Fish sticks
Vitamin D 0IU 1IU Fish sticks
Vitamin C 8mg 0mg Octopus
Vitamin B1 0.057mg 0.122mg Fish sticks
Vitamin B2 0.076mg 0.116mg Fish sticks
Vitamin B3 3.78mg 1.536mg Octopus
Vitamin B5 0.9mg 0.272mg Octopus
Vitamin B6 0.648mg 0.078mg Octopus
Folate 24µg 24µg
Vitamin B12 36µg 0.96µg Octopus
Vitamin K 0.1µg 4.7µg Fish sticks
Tryptophan 0.334mg 0.122mg Octopus
Threonine 1.283mg 0.372mg Octopus
Isoleucine 1.298mg 0.429mg Octopus
Leucine 2.099mg 0.852mg Octopus
Lysine 2.228mg 0.795mg Octopus
Methionine 0.673mg 0.296mg Octopus
Phenylalanine 1.069mg 0.47mg Octopus
Valine 1.303mg 0.5mg Octopus
Histidine 0.573mg 0.23mg Octopus
Cholesterol 96mg 28mg Fish sticks
Trans Fat 0.124g Octopus
Saturated Fat 0.453g 3.733g Octopus
Omega-3 - DHA 0.162g 0.088g Octopus
Omega-3 - EPA 0.152g 0.05g Octopus
Omega-3 - DPA 0.012g 0.004g Octopus
Monounsaturated Fat 0.324g 3.193g Fish sticks
Polyunsaturated fat 0.477g 7.824g Fish sticks
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g Fish sticks
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 7.289g Fish sticks
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g Fish sticks
Omega-3 - ALA 0.236g Fish sticks
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Fish sticks

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Octopus Fish sticks
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
34%
Fish sticks
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
150%
Octopus
35%
Fish sticks

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Octopus
Octopus is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.65g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Octopus
Octopus is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.28g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Octopus
Octopus is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Octopus
Octopus is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fish sticks
Fish sticks contains less Sodium (difference - 58mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fish sticks
Fish sticks is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 68mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Fish sticks - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174195/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.