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Octopus vs. Trout — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Octopus and Trout

  • Octopus is higher in Vitamin B12, Iron, Selenium, Copper, Zinc, and Vitamin B6, however, Trout is richer in Vitamin D, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B3.
  • Octopus's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 1329% higher.
  • Octopus has 27 times more Iron than Trout. While Octopus has 9.54mg of Iron, Trout has only 0.36mg.
  • Trout has less Sodium.

The food types used in this comparison are Mollusks, octopus, common, cooked, moist heat and Fish, trout, rainbow, farmed, 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
9
:
1
Trout
Trout
Contains more Calcium +253.3%
Contains more Iron +2550%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Potassium +40%
Contains more Zinc +522.2%
Contains more Copper +1243.6%
Contains more Manganese +261.5%
Contains more Selenium +218.9%
Contains less Sodium -86.7%
Equal in Phosphorus - 270
Octopus
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 32% 358% 43% 120% 56% 60% 92% 247% 7% 489%
Trout
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 14% 22% 116% 40% 8% 15% 19% 2% 154%
Contains more Calcium +253.3%
Contains more Iron +2550%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Potassium +40%
Contains more Zinc +522.2%
Contains more Copper +1243.6%
Contains more Manganese +261.5%
Contains more Selenium +218.9%
Contains less Sodium -86.7%
Equal in Phosphorus - 270

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
4
:
7
Trout
Trout
Contains more Vitamin C +175.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +67.9%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +775.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +132.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +150.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +40.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +75.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +121.1%
Equal in Vitamin A - 301
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%
Trout
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 19% 56% 570% 10% 36% 25% 125% 120% 90% 9% 514% 1%
Contains more Vitamin C +175.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +67.9%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +775.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +132.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +150.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +40.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +75.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +121.1%
Equal in Vitamin A - 301
Equal in Vitamin K - 0.1

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Octopus
Octopus
3
:
2
Trout
Trout
Contains more Protein +25.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +3100%
Contains more Fats +254.8%
Contains more Water +13.6%
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
Trout
24% 7% 69%
Protein: 23.8 g
Fats: 7.38 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.72 g
Other: 0.1 g
Contains more Protein +25.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +3100%
Contains more Fats +254.8%
Contains more Water +13.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Octopus
Octopus
1
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2
Trout
Trout
Contains less Saturated Fat -72.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +629.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +277.1%
Octopus
36% 26% 38%
Saturated Fat: 0.453 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.324 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.477 g
Trout
28% 41% 31%
Saturated Fat: 1.651 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.363 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.799 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -72.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +629.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +277.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Octopus Trout Opinion
Net carbs 4.4g 0g Octopus
Protein 29.82g 23.8g Octopus
Fats 2.08g 7.38g Trout
Carbs 4.4g 0g Octopus
Calories 164kcal 168kcal Trout
Calcium 106mg 30mg Octopus
Iron 9.54mg 0.36mg Octopus
Magnesium 60mg 30mg Octopus
Phosphorus 279mg 270mg Octopus
Potassium 630mg 450mg Octopus
Sodium 460mg 61mg Trout
Zinc 3.36mg 0.54mg Octopus
Copper 0.739mg 0.055mg Octopus
Manganese 0.047mg 0.013mg Octopus
Selenium 89.6µg 28.1µg Octopus
Vitamin A 300IU 301IU Trout
Vitamin A RAE 90µg 100µg Trout
Vitamin E 1.2mg 2.79mg Trout
Vitamin D 0IU 759IU Trout
Vitamin D 0µg 19µg Trout
Vitamin C 8mg 2.9mg Octopus
Vitamin B1 0.057mg 0.143mg Trout
Vitamin B2 0.076mg 0.107mg Trout
Vitamin B3 3.78mg 6.646mg Trout
Vitamin B5 0.9mg 1.99mg Trout
Vitamin B6 0.648mg 0.386mg Octopus
Folate 24µg 12µg Octopus
Vitamin B12 36µg 4.11µg Octopus
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0.1µg
Tryptophan 0.334mg 0.279mg Octopus
Threonine 1.283mg 1.092mg Octopus
Isoleucine 1.298mg 1.148mg Octopus
Leucine 2.099mg 2.025mg Octopus
Lysine 2.228mg 2.287mg Trout
Methionine 0.673mg 0.738mg Trout
Phenylalanine 1.069mg 0.973mg Octopus
Valine 1.303mg 1.283mg Octopus
Histidine 0.573mg 0.733mg Trout
Cholesterol 96mg 70mg Trout
Trans Fat 0.056g Octopus
Saturated Fat 0.453g 1.651g Octopus
Omega-3 - DHA 0.162g 0.616g Trout
Omega-3 - EPA 0.152g 0.259g Trout
Omega-3 - DPA 0.012g 0.109g Trout
Monounsaturated Fat 0.324g 2.363g Trout
Polyunsaturated fat 0.477g 1.799g Trout
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.047g Trout

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Octopus Trout
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
131%
Trout
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
150%
Octopus
40%
Trout

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Trout
Trout contains less Sodium (difference - 399mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Trout
Trout is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Octopus
Octopus is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.198g)
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 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.

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. Trout - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173718/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.