Octopus vs. Squid as food — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Octopus and Squid as food different?
- Octopus is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B3, however, Squid as food is richer in Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Copper, Iron, and Vitamin A RAE.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Octopus is 1275% higher.
- Octopus contains 2 times more Vitamin B6 than Squid as food. While Octopus contains 0.648mg of Vitamin B6, Squid as food contains only 0.27mg.
- Octopus has less Sodium.
Mollusks, octopus, common, cooked, moist heat and Mollusks, cuttlefish, mixed species, cooked, moist heat are the varieties 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.
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Sodium
-38.2%
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Calcium
+69.8%
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Iron
+13.6%
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Phosphorus
+107.9%
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Copper
+35%
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Manganese
+344.7%
Equal in Magnesium - 60
Equal in Potassium - 637
Equal in Zinc - 3.46
Equal in Selenium - 89.6
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Sodium
-38.2%
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Calcium
+69.8%
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Iron
+13.6%
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Phosphorus
+107.9%
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Copper
+35%
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Manganese
+344.7%
Equal in Magnesium - 60
Equal in Potassium - 637
Equal in Zinc - 3.46
Equal in Selenium - 89.6
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.
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Vitamin B1
+235.3%
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Vitamin B3
+72.7%
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Vitamin B6
+140%
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Vitamin B12
+566.7%
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Vitamin A
+125%
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Vitamin B2
+2175%
Equal in Vitamin C - 8.5
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.9
Equal in Folate - 24
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Vitamin B1
+235.3%
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Vitamin B3
+72.7%
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Vitamin B6
+140%
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Vitamin B12
+566.7%
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Vitamin A
+125%
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Vitamin B2
+2175%
Equal in Vitamin C - 8.5
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.9
Equal in Folate - 24
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Fats
+48.6%
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Carbs
+168.3%
Equal in Protein - 32.48
Equal in Water - 61.12
Equal in Other - 3.36
Protein:
29.82 g
Fats:
2.08 g
Carbs:
4.4 g
Water:
60.5 g
Other:
3.2 g
Protein:
32.48 g
Fats:
1.4 g
Carbs:
1.64 g
Water:
61.12 g
Other:
3.36 g
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Fats
+48.6%
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Carbs
+168.3%
Equal in Protein - 32.48
Equal in Water - 61.12
Equal in Other - 3.36
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+100%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+78%
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Saturated Fat
-47.9%
Saturated Fat:
0.453 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.324 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.477 g
Saturated Fat:
0.236 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.162 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.268 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+100%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+78%
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Saturated Fat
-47.9%
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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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 4.4g | 1.64g |
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| Protein | 29.82g | 32.48g |
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| Fats | 2.08g | 1.4g |
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| Carbs | 4.4g | 1.64g |
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| Calories | 164kcal | 158kcal |
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| Calcium | 106mg | 180mg |
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| Iron | 9.54mg | 10.84mg |
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| Magnesium | 60mg | 60mg | |
| Phosphorus | 279mg | 580mg |
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| Potassium | 630mg | 637mg |
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| Sodium | 460mg | 744mg |
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| Zinc | 3.36mg | 3.46mg |
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| Copper | 0.739mg | 0.998mg |
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| Manganese | 0.047mg | 0.209mg |
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| Selenium | 89.6µg | 89.6µg | |
| Vitamin A | 300IU | 675IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 90µg | 203µg |
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| Vitamin E | 1.2mg |
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| Vitamin C | 8mg | 8.5mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.057mg | 0.017mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.076mg | 1.729mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.78mg | 2.189mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.9mg | 0.9mg | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.648mg | 0.27mg |
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| Folate | 24µg | 24µg | |
| Vitamin B12 | 36µg | 5.4µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.1µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.334mg | 0.364mg |
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| Threonine | 1.283mg | 1.398mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.298mg | 1.414mg |
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| Leucine | 2.099mg | 2.287mg |
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| Lysine | 2.228mg | 2.427mg |
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| Methionine | 0.673mg | 0.733mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.069mg | 1.164mg |
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| Valine | 1.303mg | 1.419mg |
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| Histidine | 0.573mg | 0.624mg |
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| Cholesterol | 96mg | 224mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.453g | 0.236g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.162g | 0.132g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.152g | 0.078g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.012g | 0.012g | |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.324g | 0.162g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.477g | 0.268g |
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| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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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%
110%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
150%
185%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Squid as food is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Squid as food is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.217g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Squid as food is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Octopus contains less Sodium (difference - 284mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Octopus is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 128mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Octopus is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)