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Octopus vs. Sockeye salmon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Octopus and Sockeye salmon?

  • Octopus is richer in Vitamin B12, Iron, Selenium, Copper, and Zinc, yet Sockeye salmon is richer in Vitamin D, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B2.
  • Octopus's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 1314% higher.
  • Octopus has 18 times more Iron than Sockeye salmon. Octopus has 9.54mg of Iron, while Sockeye salmon has 0.52mg.
  • Sockeye salmon contains less Sodium.

We used Mollusks, octopus, common, cooked, moist heat and Fish, salmon, sockeye, cooked, dry heat 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.
Octopus
Octopus
8
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2
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon
Contains more Calcium +863.6%
Contains more Iron +1734.6%
Contains more Magnesium +66.7%
Contains more Potassium +44.5%
Contains more Zinc +510.9%
Contains more Copper +872.4%
Contains more Manganese +261.5%
Contains more Selenium +152.4%
Contains less Sodium -80%
Equal in Phosphorus - 305
Octopus
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 32% 358% 43% 120% 56% 60% 92% 247% 7% 489%
Sockeye salmon
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 20% 26% 131% 39% 12% 15% 26% 2% 194%
Contains more Calcium +863.6%
Contains more Iron +1734.6%
Contains more Magnesium +66.7%
Contains more Potassium +44.5%
Contains more Zinc +510.9%
Contains more Copper +872.4%
Contains more Manganese +261.5%
Contains more Selenium +152.4%
Contains less Sodium -80%
Equal in Phosphorus - 305

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
5
:
6
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon
Contains more Vitamin A +55.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +21.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +242.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +705.4%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +175.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +223.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +167.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +41.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +27.6%
Equal in Vitamin K - 0.1
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%
Sockeye salmon
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 12% 20% 501% 0% 40% 57% 190% 77% 191% 6% 559% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +55.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +21.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +242.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +705.4%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +175.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +223.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +167.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +41.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +27.6%
Equal in Vitamin K - 0.1

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Octopus
Octopus
3
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2
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon
Contains more Protein +12.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +416.1%
Contains more Fats +167.8%
Contains more Water +11.3%
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
Sockeye salmon
26% 6% 67%
Protein: 26.48 g
Fats: 5.57 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 67.33 g
Other: 0.62 g
Contains more Protein +12.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +416.1%
Contains more Fats +167.8%
Contains more Water +11.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Octopus
Octopus
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2
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon
Contains less Saturated Fat -53.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +475.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +178.2%
Octopus
36% 26% 38%
Saturated Fat: 0.453 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.324 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.477 g
Sockeye salmon
23% 45% 32%
Saturated Fat: 0.969 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.864 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.327 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -53.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +475.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +178.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Octopus Sockeye salmon
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
Lower in Sugar Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Octopus Sockeye salmon Opinion
Net carbs 4.4g 0g Octopus
Protein 29.82g 26.48g Octopus
Fats 2.08g 5.57g Sockeye salmon
Carbs 4.4g 0g Octopus
Calories 164kcal 156kcal Octopus
Calcium 106mg 11mg Octopus
Iron 9.54mg 0.52mg Octopus
Magnesium 60mg 36mg Octopus
Phosphorus 279mg 305mg Sockeye salmon
Potassium 630mg 436mg Octopus
Sodium 460mg 92mg Sockeye salmon
Zinc 3.36mg 0.55mg Octopus
Copper 0.739mg 0.076mg Octopus
Manganese 0.047mg 0.013mg Octopus
Selenium 89.6µg 35.5µg Octopus
Vitamin A 300IU 193IU Octopus
Vitamin A RAE 90µg 58µg Octopus
Vitamin E 1.2mg 0.99mg Octopus
Vitamin D 0IU 670IU Sockeye salmon
Vitamin D 0µg 16.7µg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin C 8mg 0mg Octopus
Vitamin B1 0.057mg 0.157mg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin B2 0.076mg 0.246mg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin B3 3.78mg 10.123mg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin B5 0.9mg 1.274mg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin B6 0.648mg 0.827mg Sockeye salmon
Folate 24µg 7µg Octopus
Vitamin B12 36µg 4.47µg Octopus
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0.1µg
Tryptophan 0.334mg 0.335mg Sockeye salmon
Threonine 1.283mg 1.247mg Octopus
Isoleucine 1.298mg 1.274mg Octopus
Leucine 2.099mg 2.185mg Sockeye salmon
Lysine 2.228mg 2.574mg Sockeye salmon
Methionine 0.673mg 0.858mg Sockeye salmon
Phenylalanine 1.069mg 1.086mg Sockeye salmon
Valine 1.303mg 1.461mg Sockeye salmon
Histidine 0.573mg 0.711mg Sockeye salmon
Cholesterol 96mg 61mg Sockeye salmon
Trans Fat 0.023g Octopus
Saturated Fat 0.453g 0.969g Octopus
Omega-3 - DHA 0.162g 0.56g Sockeye salmon
Omega-3 - EPA 0.152g 0.299g Sockeye salmon
Omega-3 - DPA 0.012g 0.093g Sockeye salmon
Monounsaturated Fat 0.324g 1.864g Sockeye salmon
Polyunsaturated fat 0.477g 1.327g Sockeye salmon
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.019g Sockeye salmon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Octopus Sockeye salmon
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
137%
Sockeye salmon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
150%
Octopus
47%
Sockeye salmon

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon contains less Sodium (difference - 368mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 35mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Octopus
Octopus is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.516g)
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 - $13)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Octopus
Octopus is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Sockeye salmon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173692/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.