Octopus vs. Perch — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between octopus and perch
- Octopus is higher in vitamin B12, selenium, iron, copper, vitamin B6, zinc, vitamin B3, and potassium; however, perch is richer in manganese.
- Octopus's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 1408% higher.
- Octopus has 8 times more iron than perch. While octopus has 9.54mg of iron, perch has only 1.16mg.
- Perch has less sodium.
The food types used in this comparison are Mollusks, octopus, common, cooked, moist heat and Fish, perch, mixed species, 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 | +57.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +83.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +722.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +284.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +135% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +456.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -82.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1814.9% |
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 | +370.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +800% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +98.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +362.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +1536.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +300% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +40.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +57.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +20% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +76.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +350.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +21.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +66.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -47.7% |
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Polyunsaturated fat
~0.472g
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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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 36µg | 2.2µg | 1408% |
| Selenium | 89.6µg | 16.1µg | 134% |
| Iron | 9.54mg | 1.16mg | 105% |
| Copper | 0.739mg | 0.192mg | 61% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.648mg | 0.14mg | 39% |
| Manganese | 0.047mg | 0.9mg | 37% |
| Zinc | 3.36mg | 1.43mg | 18% |
| Sodium | 460mg | 79mg | 17% |
| Choline | 81mg | 15% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.78mg | 1.9mg | 12% |
| Protein | 29.82g | 24.86g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 90µg | 10µg | 9% |
| Potassium | 630mg | 344mg | 8% |
| Vitamin E | 1.2mg | 8% | |
| Vitamin C | 8mg | 1.7mg | 7% |
| Cholesterol | 96mg | 115mg | 6% |
| Magnesium | 60mg | 38mg | 5% |
| Folate | 24µg | 6µg | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.076mg | 0.12mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 279mg | 257mg | 3% |
| Calories | 164kcal | 117kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.057mg | 0.08mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.9mg | 0.87mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 4.4g | 0g | 1% |
| Fats | 2.08g | 1.18g | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.453g | 0.237g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 4.4g | 0g | N/A |
| Calcium | 106mg | 102mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.324g | 0.195g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.477g | 0.472g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.334mg | 0.278mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.283mg | 1.09mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.298mg | 1.145mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.099mg | 2.02mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.228mg | 2.283mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.673mg | 0.736mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.069mg | 0.97mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.303mg | 1.281mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.573mg | 0.732mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.152g | 0.101g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.162g | 0.223g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.012g | 0.036g | 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
381%
35%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
150%
56%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Perch is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Perch contains less Sodium (difference - 381mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Perch is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.216g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Octopus is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 19mg)
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 richer in vitamins?
Octopus is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)