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Octopus vs. Gefilte fish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Octopus and Gefilte fish

  • Octopus is richer than Gefilte fish in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Iron, Copper, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Zinc, Vitamin B3, and Potassium.
  • Octopus covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 1465% more than Gefilte fish.
  • Octopus has 9 times more Selenium than Gefilte fish. Octopus has 89.6µg of Selenium, while Gefilte fish has 10.5µg.
  • Gefilte fish is lower in Cholesterol.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Mollusks, octopus, common, cooked, moist heat and Fish, gefiltefish, commercial, sweet recipe.

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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 Calcium +360.9%
Contains more Iron +284.7%
Contains more Magnesium +566.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +282.2%
Contains more Potassium +592.3%
Contains less Sodium -12.2%
Contains more Zinc +309.8%
Contains more Copper +279%
Contains more Selenium +753.3%
Contains more Manganese +55.3%
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 7% 93% 7% 32% 9% 69% 23% 65% 10% 58%
Contains more Calcium +360.9%
Contains more Iron +284.7%
Contains more Magnesium +566.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +282.2%
Contains more Potassium +592.3%
Contains less Sodium -12.2%
Contains more Zinc +309.8%
Contains more Copper +279%
Contains more Selenium +753.3%
Contains more Manganese +55.3%

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
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Contains more Vitamin A +237.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +900%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +28.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +278%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +350%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +710%
Contains more Folate +700%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +4185.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +14%
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 6% 0% 0% 3% 17% 14% 19% 12% 19% 3% 105% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +237.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +900%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +28.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +278%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +350%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +710%
Contains more Folate +700%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +4185.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +14%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +228.8%
Contains more Fats +20.2%
Contains more Other +122.2%
Contains more Carbs +68.4%
Contains more Water +32.8%
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
9% 2% 7% 80%
Protein: 9.07 g
Fats: 1.73 g
Carbs: 7.41 g
Water: 80.35 g
Other: 1.44 g
Contains more Protein +228.8%
Contains more Fats +20.2%
Contains more Other +122.2%
Contains more Carbs +68.4%
Contains more Water +32.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +67.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +154.3%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.412
36% 26% 38%
Saturated Fat: 0.453 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.324 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.477 g
27% 54% 19%
Saturated Fat: 0.412 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.824 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.285 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +67.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +154.3%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.412

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Octopus Gefilte fish Opinion
Net carbs 4.4g 7.41g Gefilte fish
Protein 29.82g 9.07g Octopus
Fats 2.08g 1.73g Octopus
Carbs 4.4g 7.41g Gefilte fish
Calories 164kcal 84kcal Octopus
Calcium 106mg 23mg Octopus
Iron 9.54mg 2.48mg Octopus
Magnesium 60mg 9mg Octopus
Phosphorus 279mg 73mg Octopus
Potassium 630mg 91mg Octopus
Sodium 460mg 524mg Octopus
Zinc 3.36mg 0.82mg Octopus
Copper 0.739mg 0.195mg Octopus
Manganese 0.047mg 0.073mg Gefilte fish
Selenium 89.6µg 10.5µg Octopus
Vitamin A 300IU 89IU Octopus
Vitamin A RAE 90µg 27µg Octopus
Vitamin E 1.2mg Octopus
Vitamin C 8mg 0.8mg Octopus
Vitamin B1 0.057mg 0.065mg Gefilte fish
Vitamin B2 0.076mg 0.059mg Octopus
Vitamin B3 3.78mg 1mg Octopus
Vitamin B5 0.9mg 0.2mg Octopus
Vitamin B6 0.648mg 0.08mg Octopus
Folate 24µg 3µg Octopus
Vitamin B12 36µg 0.84µg Octopus
Vitamin K 0.1µg Octopus
Tryptophan 0.334mg 0.086mg Octopus
Threonine 1.283mg 0.488mg Octopus
Isoleucine 1.298mg 0.486mg Octopus
Leucine 2.099mg 0.81mg Octopus
Lysine 2.228mg 0.842mg Octopus
Methionine 0.673mg 0.255mg Octopus
Phenylalanine 1.069mg 0.493mg Octopus
Valine 1.303mg 0.548mg Octopus
Histidine 0.573mg 0.261mg Octopus
Cholesterol 96mg 30mg Gefilte fish
Saturated Fat 0.453g 0.412g Gefilte fish
Omega-3 - DHA 0.162g 0.045g Octopus
Omega-3 - EPA 0.152g 0.075g Octopus
Omega-3 - DPA 0.012g 0.027g Gefilte fish
Monounsaturated Fat 0.324g 0.824g Gefilte fish
Polyunsaturated fat 0.477g 0.285g Octopus

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Octopus Gefilte fish
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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
16%
Gefilte fish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
150%
Octopus
37%
Gefilte fish

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Octopus
Octopus contains less Sodium (difference - 64mg)
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?
Gefilte fish
Gefilte fish is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Gefilte fish
Gefilte fish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Gefilte fish
Gefilte fish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.041g)
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. Gefilte fish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171961/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.