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Octopus vs. Sheepshead — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Octopus and Sheepshead different?

  • Octopus is richer in Vitamin B12, Iron, Selenium, Copper, Zinc, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B3, while Sheepshead is higher in Phosphorus.
  • Octopus covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 1404% more than Sheepshead.
  • Octopus contains 14 times more Iron than Sheepshead. Octopus contains 9.54mg of Iron, while Sheepshead contains 0.67mg.
  • Sheepshead is lower in Sodium.

Mollusks, octopus, common, cooked, moist heat and Fish, sheepshead, 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.
Octopus
Octopus
8
:
2
Sheepshead
Sheepshead
Contains more Calcium +186.5%
Contains more Iron +1323.9%
Contains more Magnesium +71.4%
Contains more Potassium +23%
Contains more Zinc +433.3%
Contains more Copper +505.7%
Contains more Manganese +123.8%
Contains more Selenium +74.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +25.4%
Contains less Sodium -84.1%
Octopus
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 32% 358% 43% 120% 56% 60% 92% 247% 7% 489%
Sheepshead
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 26% 25% 150% 46% 10% 18% 41% 3% 280%
Contains more Calcium +186.5%
Contains more Iron +1323.9%
Contains more Magnesium +71.4%
Contains more Potassium +23%
Contains more Zinc +433.3%
Contains more Copper +505.7%
Contains more Manganese +123.8%
Contains more Selenium +74.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +25.4%
Contains less Sodium -84.1%

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
Octopus
12
:
0
Sheepshead
Sheepshead
Contains more Vitamin A +160.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +470%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +52%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +110%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +85.1%
Contains more Folate +41.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1465.2%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.87
Octopus
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%
Sheepshead
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 0% 0% 0% 3% 12% 34% 53% 81% 13% 288% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +160.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +470%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +52%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +110%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +85.1%
Contains more Folate +41.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1465.2%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.87

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Octopus
Octopus
3
:
2
Sheepshead
Sheepshead
Contains more Protein +14.6%
Contains more Fats +27.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +14.1%
Equal in Other - 3.31
Octopus
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
Sheepshead
26% 69% 3%
Protein: 26.02 g
Fats: 1.63 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 69.04 g
Other: 3.31 g
Contains more Protein +14.6%
Contains more Fats +27.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +14.1%
Equal in Other - 3.31

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Octopus
Octopus
1
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2
Sheepshead
Sheepshead
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +24.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -20.5%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.35
Octopus
36% 26% 38%
Saturated Fat: 0.453 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.324 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.477 g
Sheepshead
33% 32% 35%
Saturated Fat: 0.36 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.35 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.382 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +24.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -20.5%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.35

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Octopus Sheepshead
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 Sheepshead Opinion
Net carbs 4.4g 0g Octopus
Protein 29.82g 26.02g Octopus
Fats 2.08g 1.63g Octopus
Carbs 4.4g 0g Octopus
Calories 164kcal 126kcal Octopus
Calcium 106mg 37mg Octopus
Iron 9.54mg 0.67mg Octopus
Magnesium 60mg 35mg Octopus
Phosphorus 279mg 350mg Sheepshead
Potassium 630mg 512mg Octopus
Sodium 460mg 73mg Sheepshead
Zinc 3.36mg 0.63mg Octopus
Copper 0.739mg 0.122mg Octopus
Manganese 0.047mg 0.021mg Octopus
Selenium 89.6µg 51.3µg Octopus
Vitamin A 300IU 115IU Octopus
Vitamin A RAE 90µg 35µg Octopus
Vitamin E 1.2mg Octopus
Vitamin C 8mg 0mg Octopus
Vitamin B1 0.057mg 0.01mg Octopus
Vitamin B2 0.076mg 0.05mg Octopus
Vitamin B3 3.78mg 1.8mg Octopus
Vitamin B5 0.9mg 0.87mg Octopus
Vitamin B6 0.648mg 0.35mg Octopus
Folate 24µg 17µg Octopus
Vitamin B12 36µg 2.3µg Octopus
Vitamin K 0.1µg Octopus
Tryptophan 0.334mg 0.291mg Octopus
Threonine 1.283mg 1.141mg Octopus
Isoleucine 1.298mg 1.199mg Octopus
Leucine 2.099mg 2.115mg Sheepshead
Lysine 2.228mg 2.39mg Sheepshead
Methionine 0.673mg 0.77mg Sheepshead
Phenylalanine 1.069mg 1.016mg Octopus
Valine 1.303mg 1.34mg Sheepshead
Histidine 0.573mg 0.766mg Sheepshead
Cholesterol 96mg 64mg Sheepshead
Saturated Fat 0.453g 0.36g Sheepshead
Omega-3 - DHA 0.162g 0.107g Octopus
Omega-3 - EPA 0.152g 0.083g Octopus
Omega-3 - DPA 0.012g 0.04g Sheepshead
Monounsaturated Fat 0.324g 0.35g Sheepshead
Polyunsaturated fat 0.477g 0.382g Octopus

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Octopus Sheepshead
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%
Sheepshead
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
150%
Octopus
61%
Sheepshead

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sheepshead
Sheepshead is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sheepshead
Sheepshead contains less Sodium (difference - 387mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sheepshead
Sheepshead is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sheepshead
Sheepshead is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.093g)
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. Sheepshead - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175145/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.