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Octopus vs. Mullet fish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Octopus and Mullet fish?

  • Octopus is richer in Vitamin B12, Iron, Selenium, Copper, Zinc, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin C, yet Mullet fish is richer in Vitamin B3.
  • Octopus's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 1490% higher.
  • Octopus has 7 times more Iron than Mullet fish. Octopus has 9.54mg of Iron, while Mullet fish has 1.41mg.
  • Mullet fish contains less Sodium.

We used Mollusks, octopus, common, cooked, moist heat and Fish, mullet, striped, cooked, dry heat types in this comparison.

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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
9
:
1
Mullet fish
Mullet fish
Contains more Calcium +241.9%
Contains more Iron +576.6%
Contains more Magnesium +81.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +14.3%
Contains more Potassium +37.6%
Contains more Zinc +281.8%
Contains more Copper +424.1%
Contains more Manganese +113.6%
Contains more Selenium +91.5%
Contains less Sodium -84.6%
Octopus
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 32% 358% 43% 120% 56% 60% 92% 247% 7% 489%
Mullet fish
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 53% 24% 105% 41% 10% 24% 47% 3% 256%
Contains more Calcium +241.9%
Contains more Iron +576.6%
Contains more Magnesium +81.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +14.3%
Contains more Potassium +37.6%
Contains more Zinc +281.8%
Contains more Copper +424.1%
Contains more Manganese +113.6%
Contains more Selenium +91.5%
Contains less Sodium -84.6%

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
9
:
3
Mullet fish
Mullet fish
Contains more Vitamin A +112.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +32.2%
Contains more Folate +140%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +14300%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +75.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +31.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +66.7%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.88
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%
Mullet fish
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 9% 0% 0% 4% 25% 24% 119% 53% 114% 8% 32% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +112.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +32.2%
Contains more Folate +140%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +14300%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +75.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +31.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +66.7%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.88

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Octopus
Octopus
3
:
2
Mullet fish
Mullet fish
Contains more Protein +20.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Fats +133.7%
Contains more Water +16.6%
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
Mullet fish
25% 5% 71%
Protein: 24.81 g
Fats: 4.86 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 70.52 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more Protein +20.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Fats +133.7%
Contains more Water +16.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Octopus
Octopus
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2
Mullet fish
Mullet fish
Contains less Saturated Fat -68.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +326.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +92.2%
Octopus
36% 26% 38%
Saturated Fat: 0.453 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.324 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.477 g
Mullet fish
38% 37% 25%
Saturated Fat: 1.431 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.382 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.917 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -68.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +326.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +92.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Octopus Mullet fish
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 Mullet fish Opinion
Net carbs 4.4g 0g Octopus
Protein 29.82g 24.81g Octopus
Fats 2.08g 4.86g Mullet fish
Carbs 4.4g 0g Octopus
Calories 164kcal 150kcal Octopus
Calcium 106mg 31mg Octopus
Iron 9.54mg 1.41mg Octopus
Magnesium 60mg 33mg Octopus
Phosphorus 279mg 244mg Octopus
Potassium 630mg 458mg Octopus
Sodium 460mg 71mg Mullet fish
Zinc 3.36mg 0.88mg Octopus
Copper 0.739mg 0.141mg Octopus
Manganese 0.047mg 0.022mg Octopus
Selenium 89.6µg 46.8µg Octopus
Vitamin A 300IU 141IU Octopus
Vitamin A RAE 90µg 42µg Octopus
Vitamin E 1.2mg Octopus
Vitamin C 8mg 1.2mg Octopus
Vitamin B1 0.057mg 0.1mg Mullet fish
Vitamin B2 0.076mg 0.1mg Mullet fish
Vitamin B3 3.78mg 6.3mg Mullet fish
Vitamin B5 0.9mg 0.88mg Octopus
Vitamin B6 0.648mg 0.49mg Octopus
Folate 24µg 10µg Octopus
Vitamin B12 36µg 0.25µg Octopus
Vitamin K 0.1µg Octopus
Tryptophan 0.334mg 0.278mg Octopus
Threonine 1.283mg 1.088mg Octopus
Isoleucine 1.298mg 1.143mg Octopus
Leucine 2.099mg 2.016mg Octopus
Lysine 2.228mg 2.278mg Mullet fish
Methionine 0.673mg 0.734mg Mullet fish
Phenylalanine 1.069mg 0.968mg Octopus
Valine 1.303mg 1.278mg Octopus
Histidine 0.573mg 0.73mg Mullet fish
Cholesterol 96mg 63mg Mullet fish
Saturated Fat 0.453g 1.431g Octopus
Omega-3 - DHA 0.162g 0.148g Octopus
Omega-3 - EPA 0.152g 0.18g Mullet fish
Omega-3 - DPA 0.012g 0.092g Mullet fish
Monounsaturated Fat 0.324g 1.382g Mullet fish
Polyunsaturated fat 0.477g 0.917g Mullet fish

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Octopus Mullet fish
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
32%
Mullet fish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
150%
Octopus
57%
Mullet fish

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Octopus
Octopus is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.978g)
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?
Mullet fish
Mullet fish is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mullet fish
Mullet fish contains less Sodium (difference - 389mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mullet fish
Mullet fish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
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. Mullet fish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175124/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.