Octopus vs. Shark — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Octopus and Shark?
- Shark has less Vitamin B12, Iron, Selenium, Copper, Vitamin B6, Zinc, and Potassium than Octopus.
- Octopus's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 1450% higher.
- Octopus has 18 times more Copper than Shark. Octopus has 0.739mg of Copper, while Shark has 0.042mg.
- Shark contains less Sodium.
We used Mollusks, octopus, common, cooked, moist heat and Fish, shark, mixed species, cooked, batter-dipped and fried 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +39.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +112% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +306.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +759.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1659.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +600% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +43.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +163.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -73.5% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +66.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +35.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +45.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +116% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +2875.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +60% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +26.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +27.6% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +60.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +196.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +564.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +45.2% |
~equal in
Water
~60.09g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -85.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +1731.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +675.9% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 164kcal | 228kcal |
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| Protein | 29.82g | 18.62g |
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| Fats | 2.08g | 13.82g |
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| Vitamin C | 8mg | 0mg |
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| Net carbs | 4.4g | 6.39g |
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| Carbs | 4.4g | 6.39g |
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| Cholesterol | 96mg | 59mg |
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| Magnesium | 60mg | 43mg |
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| Calcium | 106mg | 50mg |
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| Potassium | 630mg | 155mg |
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| Iron | 9.54mg | 1.11mg |
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| Copper | 0.739mg | 0.042mg |
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| Zinc | 3.36mg | 0.48mg |
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| Phosphorus | 279mg | 194mg |
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| Sodium | 460mg | 122mg |
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| Vitamin A | 300IU | 180IU |
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| Vitamin A | 90µg | 54µg |
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| Vitamin E | 1.2mg |
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| Manganese | 0.047mg | 0.05mg |
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| Selenium | 89.6µg | 34µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.057mg | 0.072mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.076mg | 0.097mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.78mg | 2.783mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.9mg | 0.62mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.648mg | 0.3mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 36µg | 1.21µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.1µg |
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| Folate | 24µg | 15µg |
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| Choline | 81mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.453g | 3.205g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.324g | 5.935g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.477g | 3.701g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.334mg | 0.212mg |
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| Threonine | 1.283mg | 0.843mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.298mg | 0.867mg |
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| Leucine | 2.099mg | 1.515mg |
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| Lysine | 2.228mg | 1.634mg |
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| Methionine | 0.673mg | 0.541mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.069mg | 0.75mg |
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| Valine | 1.303mg | 0.965mg |
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| Histidine | 0.573mg | 0.538mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.152g | 0.258g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.162g | 0.431g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.012g | 0.089g |
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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
380%
29%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
150%
42%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shark is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 37mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shark is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shark contains less Sodium (difference - 338mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Octopus is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.752g)
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 ($)