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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.
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Shark
Contains more Calcium +112%
Contains more Iron +759.5%
Contains more Magnesium +39.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +43.8%
Contains more Potassium +306.5%
Contains more Zinc +600%
Contains more Copper +1659.5%
Contains more Selenium +163.5%
Contains less Sodium -73.5%
Equal in Manganese - 0.05
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 15% 42% 31% 84% 14% 16% 14% 14% 7% 186%
Contains more Calcium +112%
Contains more Iron +759.5%
Contains more Magnesium +39.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +43.8%
Contains more Potassium +306.5%
Contains more Zinc +600%
Contains more Copper +1659.5%
Contains more Selenium +163.5%
Contains less Sodium -73.5%
Equal in Manganese - 0.05

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
10
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Shark
Contains more Vitamin A +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +35.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +45.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +116%
Contains more Folate +60%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +2875.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +26.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +27.6%
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 11% 0% 0% 0% 18% 23% 53% 38% 70% 12% 152% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +35.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +45.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +116%
Contains more Folate +60%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +2875.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +26.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +27.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Shark
Contains more Protein +60.2%
Contains more Other +196.3%
Contains more Fats +564.4%
Contains more Carbs +45.2%
Equal in Water - 60.09
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
19% 14% 6% 60%
Protein: 18.62 g
Fats: 13.82 g
Carbs: 6.39 g
Water: 60.09 g
Other: 1.08 g
Contains more Protein +60.2%
Contains more Other +196.3%
Contains more Fats +564.4%
Contains more Carbs +45.2%
Equal in Water - 60.09

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Shark
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1731.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +675.9%
36% 26% 38%
Saturated Fat: 0.453 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.324 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.477 g
25% 46% 29%
Saturated Fat: 3.205 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.935 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.701 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1731.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated 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.
Octopus Shark
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 Shark Opinion
Net carbs 4.4g 6.39g Shark
Protein 29.82g 18.62g Octopus
Fats 2.08g 13.82g Shark
Carbs 4.4g 6.39g Shark
Calories 164kcal 228kcal Shark
Calcium 106mg 50mg Octopus
Iron 9.54mg 1.11mg Octopus
Magnesium 60mg 43mg Octopus
Phosphorus 279mg 194mg Octopus
Potassium 630mg 155mg Octopus
Sodium 460mg 122mg Shark
Zinc 3.36mg 0.48mg Octopus
Copper 0.739mg 0.042mg Octopus
Manganese 0.047mg 0.05mg Shark
Selenium 89.6µg 34µg Octopus
Vitamin A 300IU 180IU Octopus
Vitamin A RAE 90µg 54µg Octopus
Vitamin E 1.2mg Octopus
Vitamin C 8mg 0mg Octopus
Vitamin B1 0.057mg 0.072mg Shark
Vitamin B2 0.076mg 0.097mg Shark
Vitamin B3 3.78mg 2.783mg Octopus
Vitamin B5 0.9mg 0.62mg Octopus
Vitamin B6 0.648mg 0.3mg Octopus
Folate 24µg 15µg Octopus
Vitamin B12 36µg 1.21µg Octopus
Vitamin K 0.1µg Octopus
Tryptophan 0.334mg 0.212mg Octopus
Threonine 1.283mg 0.843mg Octopus
Isoleucine 1.298mg 0.867mg Octopus
Leucine 2.099mg 1.515mg Octopus
Lysine 2.228mg 1.634mg Octopus
Methionine 0.673mg 0.541mg Octopus
Phenylalanine 1.069mg 0.75mg Octopus
Valine 1.303mg 0.965mg Octopus
Histidine 0.573mg 0.538mg Octopus
Cholesterol 96mg 59mg Shark
Saturated Fat 0.453g 3.205g Octopus
Omega-3 - DHA 0.162g 0.431g Shark
Omega-3 - EPA 0.152g 0.258g Shark
Omega-3 - DPA 0.012g 0.089g Shark
Monounsaturated Fat 0.324g 5.935g Shark
Polyunsaturated fat 0.477g 3.701g Shark

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Octopus Shark
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
31%
Shark
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
150%
Octopus
42%
Shark

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shark
Shark is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shark
Shark contains less Sodium (difference - 338mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shark
Shark is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 37mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Octopus
Octopus is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.752g)
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. Shark - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175143/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.