Octopus vs. Tuna salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are octopus and tuna salad different?
- Octopus is richer in vitamin B12, iron, selenium, copper, vitamin B6, zinc, phosphorus, and potassium, while tuna salad is higher in vitamin B3.
- Octopus covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 1450% more than tuna salad.
- Octopus contains 10 times more iron than tuna salad. Octopus contains 9.54mg of iron, while tuna salad contains 1mg.
- Tuna salad is lower in cholesterol.
Mollusks, octopus, common, cooked, moist heat and Fish, tuna salad types were 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +215.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +523.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +253.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +854% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +409.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +500% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +56.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +17.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +117.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -12.6% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +263.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +275% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +83.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +246.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +700% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +2900% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +200% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +77.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
29.82 g
Fats:
2.08 g
Carbs:
4.4 g
Water:
60.5 g
Other:
3.2 g
Protein:
16.04 g
Fats:
9.26 g
Carbs:
9.41 g
Water:
63.16 g
Other:
2.13 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +85.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +50.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +345.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +113.9% |
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Water
~63.16g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.453 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.324 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.477 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.544 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.887 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.122 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -70.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +791% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +764.2% |
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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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 36µg | 1.2µg | 1450% |
| Iron | 9.54mg | 1mg | 107% |
| Selenium | 89.6µg | 41.2µg | 88% |
| Copper | 0.739mg | 0.145mg | 66% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.648mg | 0.081mg | 44% |
| Protein | 29.82g | 16.04g | 28% |
| Cholesterol | 96mg | 13mg | 28% |
| Zinc | 3.36mg | 0.56mg | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.477g | 4.122g | 24% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.78mg | 6.7mg | 18% |
| Choline | 81mg | 15% | |
| Phosphorus | 279mg | 178mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 630mg | 178mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.9mg | 0.26mg | 13% |
| Fats | 2.08g | 9.26g | 11% |
| Magnesium | 60mg | 19mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 106mg | 17mg | 9% |
| Vitamin E | 1.2mg | 8% | |
| Vitamin A | 90µg | 24µg | 7% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.324g | 2.887g | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 8mg | 2.2mg | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 0.453g | 1.544g | 5% |
| Folate | 24µg | 8µg | 4% |
| Sodium | 460mg | 402mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.057mg | 0.031mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 4.4g | 9.41g | 2% |
| Calories | 164kcal | 187kcal | 1% |
| Net carbs | 4.4g | 9.41g | N/A |
| Manganese | 0.047mg | 0.04mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.076mg | 0.07mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.334mg | 0.18mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.283mg | 0.701mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.298mg | 0.739mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.099mg | 1.293mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.228mg | 1.457mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.673mg | 0.47mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.069mg | 0.626mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.303mg | 0.824mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.573mg | 0.467mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.152g | 0.014g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.162g | 0.055g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.012g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
27%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
150%
49%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tuna salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 83mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tuna salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tuna salad contains less Sodium (difference - 58mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Octopus is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.091g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Octopus is relatively richer in minerals
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 ($)