Octopus vs. Sturgeon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between octopus and sturgeon
- Octopus has more vitamin B12, selenium, iron, copper, vitamin B6, and zinc; however, sturgeon is higher in vitamin D, vitamin B3, and vitamin A.
- Octopus covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 1396% more than sturgeon.
- Sturgeon contains 14 times less copper than octopus. Octopus contains 0.739mg of copper, while sturgeon contains 0.053mg.
- Sturgeon has less sodium.
Food varieties used in this article are Mollusks, octopus, common, cooked, moist heat and Fish, sturgeon, mixed species, 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +33.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +523.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +73.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +960% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1294.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +522.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +56.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +453.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -85% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +90.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +181.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +1340% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +41.2% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +15.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +192.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +40.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +18.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +167.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +44.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +149% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +15.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +30.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -61.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +667.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +85.5% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 36µg | 2.5µg | 1396% |
| Selenium | 89.6µg | 16.2µg | 133% |
| Iron | 9.54mg | 0.9mg | 108% |
| Copper | 0.739mg | 0.053mg | 76% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 12.9µg | 65% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 515IU | 64% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.78mg | 10.1mg | 40% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.648mg | 0.23mg | 32% |
| Zinc | 3.36mg | 0.54mg | 26% |
| Vitamin A | 90µg | 263µg | 19% |
| Protein | 29.82g | 20.7g | 18% |
| Sodium | 460mg | 69mg | 17% |
| Calcium | 106mg | 17mg | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 8mg | 0mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 630mg | 364mg | 8% |
| Cholesterol | 96mg | 77mg | 6% |
| Fats | 2.08g | 5.18g | 5% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.324g | 2.486g | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 1.2mg | 0.63mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 60mg | 45mg | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.477g | 0.885g | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 0.453g | 1.173g | 3% |
| Choline | 81mg | 70mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.057mg | 0.08mg | 2% |
| Folate | 24µg | 17µg | 2% |
| Calories | 164kcal | 135kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.076mg | 0.09mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.9mg | 0.87mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.047mg | 0.03mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 279mg | 271mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 4.4g | 0g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 4.4g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0.1µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.334mg | 0.232mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.283mg | 0.907mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.298mg | 0.954mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.099mg | 1.682mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.228mg | 1.901mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.673mg | 0.613mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.069mg | 0.808mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.303mg | 1.066mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.573mg | 0.609mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.152g | 0.249g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.162g | 0.119g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.012g | 0.058g | N/A |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sturgeon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 19mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sturgeon contains less Sodium (difference - 391mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Octopus is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.72g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Octopus is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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 cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.