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Octopus vs. Skipjack tuna — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Octopus and Skipjack tuna

  • Octopus is richer in Vitamin B12, Iron, Selenium, Copper, Zinc, and Vitamin B5, while Skipjack tuna is higher in Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B6.
  • Octopus covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 1409% more than Skipjack tuna.
  • Octopus has 10 times more Sodium than Skipjack tuna. Octopus has 460mg of Sodium, while Skipjack tuna has 47mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Mollusks, octopus, common, cooked, moist heat and Fish, tuna, skipjack, fresh, 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.
Octopus
Octopus
8
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2
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna
Contains more Calcium +186.5%
Contains more Iron +496.3%
Contains more Magnesium +36.4%
Contains more Potassium +20.7%
Contains more Zinc +220%
Contains more Copper +571.8%
Contains more Manganese +147.4%
Contains more Selenium +91.5%
Contains less Sodium -89.8%
Equal in Phosphorus - 285
Octopus
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 32% 358% 43% 120% 56% 60% 92% 247% 7% 489%
Skipjack tuna
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 60% 32% 123% 47% 7% 29% 37% 3% 256%
Contains more Calcium +186.5%
Contains more Iron +496.3%
Contains more Magnesium +36.4%
Contains more Potassium +20.7%
Contains more Zinc +220%
Contains more Copper +571.8%
Contains more Manganese +147.4%
Contains more Selenium +91.5%
Contains less Sodium -89.8%
Equal in Phosphorus - 285

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
9
:
3
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna
Contains more Vitamin A +400%
Contains more Vitamin C +700%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +85.6%
Contains more Folate +140%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1543.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +60.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +396.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +51.4%
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%
Skipjack tuna
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 0% 0% 4% 10% 29% 352% 30% 227% 8% 274% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +400%
Contains more Vitamin C +700%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +85.6%
Contains more Folate +140%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1543.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +60.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +396.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +51.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Octopus
Octopus
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2
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna
Contains more Fats +61.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +156.9%
Equal in Protein - 28.21
Equal in Water - 62.28
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
Skipjack tuna
28% 62% 8%
Protein: 28.21 g
Fats: 1.29 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 62.28 g
Other: 8.22 g
Contains more Fats +61.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +156.9%
Equal in Protein - 28.21
Equal in Water - 62.28

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Octopus
Octopus
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Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +33.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +18.4%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.42
Octopus
36% 26% 38%
Saturated Fat: 0.453 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.324 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.477 g
Skipjack tuna
39% 23% 38%
Saturated Fat: 0.42 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.243 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.403 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +33.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +18.4%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.42

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Octopus Skipjack tuna Opinion
Net carbs 4.4g 0g Octopus
Protein 29.82g 28.21g Octopus
Fats 2.08g 1.29g Octopus
Carbs 4.4g 0g Octopus
Calories 164kcal 132kcal Octopus
Calcium 106mg 37mg Octopus
Iron 9.54mg 1.6mg Octopus
Magnesium 60mg 44mg Octopus
Phosphorus 279mg 285mg Skipjack tuna
Potassium 630mg 522mg Octopus
Sodium 460mg 47mg Skipjack tuna
Zinc 3.36mg 1.05mg Octopus
Copper 0.739mg 0.11mg Octopus
Manganese 0.047mg 0.019mg Octopus
Selenium 89.6µg 46.8µg Octopus
Vitamin A 300IU 60IU Octopus
Vitamin A RAE 90µg 18µg Octopus
Vitamin E 1.2mg Octopus
Vitamin C 8mg 1mg Octopus
Vitamin B1 0.057mg 0.038mg Octopus
Vitamin B2 0.076mg 0.122mg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin B3 3.78mg 18.756mg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin B5 0.9mg 0.485mg Octopus
Vitamin B6 0.648mg 0.981mg Skipjack tuna
Folate 24µg 10µg Octopus
Vitamin B12 36µg 2.19µg Octopus
Vitamin K 0.1µg Octopus
Tryptophan 0.334mg 0.316mg Octopus
Threonine 1.283mg 1.237mg Octopus
Isoleucine 1.298mg 1.3mg Skipjack tuna
Leucine 2.099mg 2.293mg Skipjack tuna
Lysine 2.228mg 2.59mg Skipjack tuna
Methionine 0.673mg 0.835mg Skipjack tuna
Phenylalanine 1.069mg 1.101mg Skipjack tuna
Valine 1.303mg 1.453mg Skipjack tuna
Histidine 0.573mg 0.83mg Skipjack tuna
Cholesterol 96mg 60mg Skipjack tuna
Saturated Fat 0.453g 0.42g Skipjack tuna
Omega-3 - DHA 0.162g 0.237g Skipjack tuna
Omega-3 - EPA 0.152g 0.091g Octopus
Omega-3 - DPA 0.012g 0.017g Skipjack tuna
Monounsaturated Fat 0.324g 0.243g Octopus
Polyunsaturated fat 0.477g 0.403g Octopus

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Octopus Skipjack tuna
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
78%
Skipjack tuna
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
150%
Octopus
60%
Skipjack tuna

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna contains less Sodium (difference - 413mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 36mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.033g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Octopus
Octopus is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Octopus
Octopus is cheaper (difference - $8)
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

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. Skipjack tuna - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172005/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.