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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 of 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.
Octopus
Octopus
9
:
1
Tuna salad
Tuna salad
Contains more Calcium +523.5%
Contains more Iron +854%
Contains more Magnesium +215.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +56.7%
Contains more Potassium +253.9%
Contains more Zinc +500%
Contains more Copper +409.7%
Contains more Manganese +17.5%
Contains more Selenium +117.5%
Contains less Sodium -12.6%
Octopus
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 32% 358% 43% 120% 56% 60% 92% 247% 7% 489%
Tuna salad
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 38% 14% 77% 16% 53% 16% 49% 6% 225%
Contains more Calcium +523.5%
Contains more Iron +854%
Contains more Magnesium +215.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +56.7%
Contains more Potassium +253.9%
Contains more Zinc +500%
Contains more Copper +409.7%
Contains more Manganese +17.5%
Contains more Selenium +117.5%
Contains less Sodium -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.
Octopus
Octopus
11
:
1
Tuna salad
Tuna salad
Contains more Vitamin A +209.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +263.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +83.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +246.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +700%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +2900%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +77.2%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.07
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%
Tuna salad
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 6% 0% 0% 8% 8% 17% 126% 16% 19% 6% 150% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +209.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +263.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +83.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +246.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +700%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +2900%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +77.2%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.07

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Octopus
Octopus
2
:
3
Tuna salad
Tuna salad
Contains more Protein +85.9%
Contains more Other +50.2%
Contains more Fats +345.2%
Contains more Carbs +113.9%
Equal in Water - 63.16
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
Tuna salad
16% 9% 9% 63% 2%
Protein: 16.04 g
Fats: 9.26 g
Carbs: 9.41 g
Water: 63.16 g
Other: 2.13 g
Contains more Protein +85.9%
Contains more Other +50.2%
Contains more Fats +345.2%
Contains more Carbs +113.9%
Equal in Water - 63.16

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Octopus
Octopus
1
:
2
Tuna salad
Tuna salad
Contains less Saturated Fat -70.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +791%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +764.2%
Octopus
36% 26% 38%
Saturated Fat: 0.453 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.324 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.477 g
Tuna salad
18% 34% 48%
Saturated Fat: 1.544 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.887 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.122 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -70.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +791%
Contains more Polyunsaturated 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.
Octopus Tuna salad
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Octopus Tuna salad Opinion
Net carbs 4.4g 9.41g Tuna salad
Protein 29.82g 16.04g Octopus
Fats 2.08g 9.26g Tuna salad
Carbs 4.4g 9.41g Tuna salad
Calories 164kcal 187kcal Tuna salad
Calcium 106mg 17mg Octopus
Iron 9.54mg 1mg Octopus
Magnesium 60mg 19mg Octopus
Phosphorus 279mg 178mg Octopus
Potassium 630mg 178mg Octopus
Sodium 460mg 402mg Tuna salad
Zinc 3.36mg 0.56mg Octopus
Copper 0.739mg 0.145mg Octopus
Manganese 0.047mg 0.04mg Octopus
Selenium 89.6µg 41.2µg Octopus
Vitamin A 300IU 97IU Octopus
Vitamin A RAE 90µg 24µg Octopus
Vitamin E 1.2mg Octopus
Vitamin C 8mg 2.2mg Octopus
Vitamin B1 0.057mg 0.031mg Octopus
Vitamin B2 0.076mg 0.07mg Octopus
Vitamin B3 3.78mg 6.7mg Tuna salad
Vitamin B5 0.9mg 0.26mg Octopus
Vitamin B6 0.648mg 0.081mg Octopus
Folate 24µg 8µg Octopus
Vitamin B12 36µg 1.2µg Octopus
Vitamin K 0.1µg Octopus
Tryptophan 0.334mg 0.18mg Octopus
Threonine 1.283mg 0.701mg Octopus
Isoleucine 1.298mg 0.739mg Octopus
Leucine 2.099mg 1.293mg Octopus
Lysine 2.228mg 1.457mg Octopus
Methionine 0.673mg 0.47mg Octopus
Phenylalanine 1.069mg 0.626mg Octopus
Valine 1.303mg 0.824mg Octopus
Histidine 0.573mg 0.467mg Octopus
Cholesterol 96mg 13mg Tuna salad
Saturated Fat 0.453g 1.544g Octopus
Omega-3 - DHA 0.162g 0.055g Octopus
Omega-3 - EPA 0.152g 0.014g Octopus
Omega-3 - DPA 0.012g Octopus
Monounsaturated Fat 0.324g 2.887g Tuna salad
Polyunsaturated fat 0.477g 4.122g Tuna salad

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Octopus Tuna salad
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
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%
Octopus
29%
Tuna salad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
150%
Octopus
49%
Tuna salad

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad contains less Sodium (difference - 58mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 83mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Octopus
Octopus is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.091g)
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 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 ($)

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. Tuna salad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175160/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.