Octopus vs. Herring — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between octopus and herring
- Octopus is richer in vitamin B12, iron, selenium, copper, vitamin B6, and zinc, while herring is higher in vitamin D and vitamin B2.
- Octopus covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 953% more than herring.
- Octopus has 7 times more iron than herring. Octopus has 9.54mg of iron, while herring has 1.41mg.
- Herring is lower in sodium.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Mollusks, octopus, common, cooked, moist heat and Fish, herring, Atlantic, 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +46.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +43.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +50.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +576.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +526.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +164.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +17.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +91.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -75% |
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 | +1042.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +150% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +21.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +86.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +174% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +14.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +96.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +293.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +29.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +162.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +457.2% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -82.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1378.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +473.4% |
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 | 13.14µg | 953% |
| Iron | 9.54mg | 1.41mg | 102% |
| Selenium | 89.6µg | 46.8µg | 78% |
| Copper | 0.739mg | 0.118mg | 69% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 5.4µg | 27% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 214IU | 27% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.648mg | 0.348mg | 23% |
| Zinc | 3.36mg | 1.27mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.076mg | 0.299mg | 17% |
| Sodium | 460mg | 115mg | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.477g | 2.735g | 15% |
| Fats | 2.08g | 11.59g | 15% |
| Protein | 29.82g | 23.03g | 14% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.324g | 4.79g | 11% |
| Saturated fat | 0.453g | 2.615g | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 8mg | 0.7mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 630mg | 419mg | 6% |
| Cholesterol | 96mg | 77mg | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 90µg | 36µg | 6% |
| Magnesium | 60mg | 41mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.057mg | 0.112mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 106mg | 74mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 279mg | 303mg | 3% |
| Folate | 24µg | 12µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.9mg | 0.74mg | 3% |
| Calories | 164kcal | 203kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.78mg | 4.124mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 1.2mg | 1.37mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 4.4g | 0g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 4.4g | 0g | N/A |
| Manganese | 0.047mg | 0.04mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0.1µg | 0% |
| Choline | 81mg | 83.3mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.334mg | 0.258mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.283mg | 1.01mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.298mg | 1.061mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.099mg | 1.872mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.228mg | 2.115mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.673mg | 0.682mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.069mg | 0.899mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.303mg | 1.187mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.573mg | 0.678mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.152g | 0.909g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.162g | 1.105g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.012g | 0.071g | 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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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Octopus is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.162g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Octopus is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Octopus is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Herring is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 19mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Herring contains less Sodium (difference - 345mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
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.