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Octopus vs. Steelhead trout — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between octopus and steelhead trout

  • Octopus is higher in vitamin B12, selenium, iron, copper, zinc, vitamin C, and magnesium; however, steelhead trout is richer in vitamin D.
  • Octopus's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 1259% higher.
  • Steelhead trout has less sodium.

The food types used in this comparison are Mollusks, octopus, common, cooked, moist heat and Steelhead trout, boiled, canned (Alaska Native).

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 43% 32% 56% 358% 246% 92% 120% 60% 6.1% 489%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 18% 9% 32% 24% 19% 16% 107% 15% 1.4% 142%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +140%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +253.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +72.6%
Contains more IronIron +1390.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +1174.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +489.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +12%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +327.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +244.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -74.3%

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
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 27% 30% 24% 0% 14% 18% 71% 54% 150% 4500% 0.25% 18% 44%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 6.7% 43% 227% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 724% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +350%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +521.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +79.2%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
21% 8% 71%
Protein: 21.11 g
Fats: 8.26 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 70.59 g
Other: 0.04 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +41.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +7900%
Contains more FatsFats +297.1%
Contains more WaterWater +16.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
36% 26% 38%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.453 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.324 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.477 g
31% 45% 25%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.53 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.223 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.225 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -70.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +586.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +156.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Octopus Steelhead trout DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 36µg 5.79µg 1259%
Selenium 89.6µg 26µg 116%
Iron 9.54mg 0.64mg 111%
Vitamin D 0IU 604IU 76%
Vitamin D 0µg 15.1µg 76%
Copper 0.739mg 0.058mg 76%
Vitamin B6 0.648mg 50%
Zinc 3.36mg 0.57mg 25%
Vitamin B3 3.78mg 24%
Vitamin B5 0.9mg 18%
Protein 29.82g 21.11g 17%
Sodium 460mg 118mg 15%
Choline 81mg 15%
Cholesterol 96mg 59mg 12%
Fats 2.08g 8.26g 10%
Vitamin C 8mg 0mg 9%
Calcium 106mg 30mg 8%
Potassium 630mg 365mg 8%
Magnesium 60mg 25mg 8%
Vitamin A 90µg 20µg 8%
Vitamin E 1.2mg 2.15mg 6%
Vitamin B2 0.076mg 6%
Folate 24µg 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.477g 1.225g 5%
Saturated fat 0.453g 1.53g 5%
Monounsaturated fat 0.324g 2.223g 5%
Vitamin B1 0.057mg 5%
Phosphorus 279mg 249mg 4%
Manganese 0.047mg 0.011mg 2%
Carbs 4.4g 0g 1%
Calories 164kcal 159kcal 0%
Net carbs 4.4g 0g N/A
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.334mg 0%
Threonine 1.283mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.298mg 0%
Leucine 2.099mg 0%
Lysine 2.228mg 0%
Methionine 0.673mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.069mg 0%
Valine 1.303mg 0%
Histidine 0.573mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.152g 0.376g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.162g 0.54g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.051g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.012g 0.13g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.014g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Octopus Steelhead trout
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
381%
Octopus
77%
Steelhead trout
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
150%
Octopus
38%
Steelhead trout

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Steelhead trout
Steelhead trout is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 37mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Steelhead trout
Steelhead trout contains less Sodium (difference - 342mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Octopus
Octopus is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.077g)
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 contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
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. Steelhead trout - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168060/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.