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Octopus vs. Sablefish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Octopus and Sablefish different?

  • Octopus is higher than Sablefish in Vitamin B12, Iron, Copper, Selenium, Zinc, Vitamin B6, and Phosphorus.
  • Octopus covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 1440% more than Sablefish.
  • Octopus contains 26 times more Copper than Sablefish. Octopus contains 0.739mg of Copper, while Sablefish contains 0.028mg.
  • Sablefish is lower in Sodium.

Mollusks, octopus, common, cooked, moist heat and Fish, sablefish, cooked, dry heat types were used 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.
Contains more Calcium +135.6%
Contains more Iron +481.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +29.8%
Contains more Potassium +37.3%
Contains more Zinc +719.5%
Contains more Copper +2539.3%
Contains more Manganese +147.4%
Contains more Selenium +91.5%
Contains more Magnesium +18.3%
Contains less Sodium -84.3%
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 14% 62% 51% 93% 41% 10% 12% 10% 3% 256%
Contains more Calcium +135.6%
Contains more Iron +481.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +29.8%
Contains more Potassium +37.3%
Contains more Zinc +719.5%
Contains more Copper +2539.3%
Contains more Manganese +147.4%
Contains more Selenium +91.5%
Contains more Magnesium +18.3%
Contains less Sodium -84.3%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +87.3%
Contains more Folate +41.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +2400%
Contains more Vitamin A +12.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +114%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +51.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +35.7%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.865
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 21% 0% 0% 0% 31% 27% 97% 52% 80% 13% 180% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +87.3%
Contains more Folate +41.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +2400%
Contains more Vitamin A +12.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +114%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +51.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +35.7%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.865

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +73.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +841.2%
Contains more Fats +843.3%
Equal in Water - 62.85
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
17% 20% 63%
Protein: 17.19 g
Fats: 19.62 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 62.85 g
Other: 0.34 g
Contains more Protein +73.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +841.2%
Contains more Fats +843.3%
Equal in Water - 62.85

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3087.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +448.8%
36% 26% 38%
Saturated Fat: 0.453 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.324 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.477 g
24% 61% 15%
Saturated Fat: 4.099 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.328 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.618 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3087.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +448.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Octopus Sablefish Opinion
Net carbs 4.4g 0g Octopus
Protein 29.82g 17.19g Octopus
Fats 2.08g 19.62g Sablefish
Carbs 4.4g 0g Octopus
Calories 164kcal 250kcal Sablefish
Calcium 106mg 45mg Octopus
Iron 9.54mg 1.64mg Octopus
Magnesium 60mg 71mg Sablefish
Phosphorus 279mg 215mg Octopus
Potassium 630mg 459mg Octopus
Sodium 460mg 72mg Sablefish
Zinc 3.36mg 0.41mg Octopus
Copper 0.739mg 0.028mg Octopus
Manganese 0.047mg 0.019mg Octopus
Selenium 89.6µg 46.8µg Octopus
Vitamin A 300IU 338IU Sablefish
Vitamin A RAE 90µg 102µg Sablefish
Vitamin E 1.2mg Octopus
Vitamin C 8mg 0mg Octopus
Vitamin B1 0.057mg 0.122mg Sablefish
Vitamin B2 0.076mg 0.115mg Sablefish
Vitamin B3 3.78mg 5.128mg Sablefish
Vitamin B5 0.9mg 0.865mg Octopus
Vitamin B6 0.648mg 0.346mg Octopus
Folate 24µg 17µg Octopus
Vitamin B12 36µg 1.44µg Octopus
Vitamin K 0.1µg Octopus
Tryptophan 0.334mg 0.193mg Octopus
Threonine 1.283mg 0.754mg Octopus
Isoleucine 1.298mg 0.792mg Octopus
Leucine 2.099mg 1.397mg Octopus
Lysine 2.228mg 1.579mg Octopus
Methionine 0.673mg 0.509mg Octopus
Phenylalanine 1.069mg 0.671mg Octopus
Valine 1.303mg 0.886mg Octopus
Histidine 0.573mg 0.506mg Octopus
Cholesterol 96mg 63mg Sablefish
Saturated Fat 0.453g 4.099g Octopus
Omega-3 - DHA 0.162g 0.92g Sablefish
Omega-3 - EPA 0.152g 0.867g Sablefish
Omega-3 - DPA 0.012g 0.216g Sablefish
Monounsaturated Fat 0.324g 10.328g Sablefish
Polyunsaturated fat 0.477g 2.618g Sablefish

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Octopus Sablefish
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
41%
Sablefish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
150%
Octopus
55%
Sablefish

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sablefish
Sablefish is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sablefish
Sablefish contains less Sodium (difference - 388mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sablefish
Sablefish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Octopus
Octopus is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.646g)
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 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. Sablefish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174240/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.