Octopus vs. Shad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Octopus and Shad
- Octopus has more Vitamin B12, Iron, Selenium, Copper, Zinc, and Vitamin B6, however, Shad is higher in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B1.
- Octopus covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 1494% more than Shad.
- Shad contains 9 times less Copper than Octopus. Octopus contains 0.739mg of Copper, while Shad contains 0.082mg.
- Shad has less Sodium.
Food varieties used in this article are Mollusks, octopus, common, cooked, moist heat and Fish, shad, american, 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.
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Calcium
+76.7%
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Iron
+669.4%
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Magnesium
+57.9%
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Potassium
+28%
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Zinc
+614.9%
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Copper
+801.2%
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Selenium
+91.5%
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Phosphorus
+25.1%
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Sodium
-85.9%
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Manganese
+14.9%
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+76.7%
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Iron
+669.4%
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Magnesium
+57.9%
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Potassium
+28%
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Zinc
+614.9%
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Copper
+801.2%
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Selenium
+91.5%
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+25.1%
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-85.9%
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Manganese
+14.9%
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.
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Vitamin A
+150%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B6
+40.3%
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Folate
+41.2%
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Vitamin B12
+25614.3%
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Vitamin B1
+221.1%
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Vitamin B2
+305.3%
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Vitamin B3
+184.9%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.865
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Vitamin A
+150%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B6
+40.3%
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Folate
+41.2%
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Vitamin B12
+25614.3%
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Vitamin B1
+221.1%
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Vitamin B2
+305.3%
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Vitamin B3
+184.9%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.865
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+37.4%
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Carbs
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+125.4%
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Fats
+748.6%
Equal in Water - 59.22
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Protein
+37.4%
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+125.4%
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+748.6%
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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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 4.4g | 0g |
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| Protein | 29.82g | 21.71g |
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| Fats | 2.08g | 17.65g |
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| Carbs | 4.4g | 0g |
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| Calories | 164kcal | 252kcal |
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| Calcium | 106mg | 60mg |
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| Iron | 9.54mg | 1.24mg |
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| Magnesium | 60mg | 38mg |
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| Phosphorus | 279mg | 349mg |
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| Potassium | 630mg | 492mg |
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| Sodium | 460mg | 65mg |
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| Zinc | 3.36mg | 0.47mg |
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| Copper | 0.739mg | 0.082mg |
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| Manganese | 0.047mg | 0.054mg |
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| Selenium | 89.6µg | 46.8µg |
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| Vitamin A | 300IU | 120IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 90µg | 36µg |
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| Vitamin E | 1.2mg |
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| Vitamin C | 8mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.057mg | 0.183mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.076mg | 0.308mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.78mg | 10.769mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.9mg | 0.865mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.648mg | 0.462mg |
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| Folate | 24µg | 17µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 36µg | 0.14µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.1µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.334mg | 0.243mg |
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| Threonine | 1.283mg | 0.952mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.298mg | 1mg |
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| Leucine | 2.099mg | 1.764mg |
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| Lysine | 2.228mg | 1.993mg |
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| Methionine | 0.673mg | 0.642mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.069mg | 0.847mg |
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| Valine | 1.303mg | 1.118mg |
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| Histidine | 0.573mg | 0.639mg |
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| Cholesterol | 96mg | 96mg | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.453g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.162g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.152g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.012g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.324g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.477g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
150%
60%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shad is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shad contains less Sodium (difference - 395mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shad is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.453g)
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 contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (96 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)