Octopus vs. Whitefish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between Octopus and Whitefish
- Octopus has more Vitamin B12, Selenium, Iron, Copper, Vitamin B6, Zinc, and Vitamin C, while Whitefish has more Phosphorus, and Vitamin B1.
- Octopus covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 1460% more than Whitefish.
- The amount of Sodium in Whitefish is lower.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Mollusks, octopus, common, cooked, moist heat and Fish, whitefish, 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 | +42.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +221.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +55.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1929.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +703.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +164.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +453.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +24% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -85.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +83% |
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 AVitamin A | +129% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +87.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +3650% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +41.2% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +102.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +21.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +261.1% |
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Water
~65.09g
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Other
~2.93g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -61% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +689.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +477.6% |
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 Saturated Fat |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 164kcal | 172kcal |
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| Protein | 29.82g | 24.47g |
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| Fats | 2.08g | 7.51g |
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| Vitamin C | 8mg | 0mg |
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| Net carbs | 4.4g | 0g |
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| Carbs | 4.4g | 0g |
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| Cholesterol | 96mg | 77mg |
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| Magnesium | 60mg | 42mg |
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| Calcium | 106mg | 33mg |
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| Potassium | 630mg | 406mg |
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| Iron | 9.54mg | 0.47mg |
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| Copper | 0.739mg | 0.092mg |
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| Zinc | 3.36mg | 1.27mg |
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| Phosphorus | 279mg | 346mg |
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| Sodium | 460mg | 65mg |
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| Vitamin A | 300IU | 131IU |
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| Vitamin A | 90µg | 39µg |
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| Vitamin E | 1.2mg |
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| Manganese | 0.047mg | 0.086mg |
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| Selenium | 89.6µg | 16.2µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.057mg | 0.171mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.076mg | 0.154mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.78mg | 3.846mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.9mg | 0.865mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.648mg | 0.346mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 36µg | 0.96µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.1µg |
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| Folate | 24µg | 17µg |
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| Choline | 81mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.453g | 1.162g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.324g | 2.559g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.477g | 2.755g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.334mg | 0.274mg |
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| Threonine | 1.283mg | 1.073mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.298mg | 1.128mg |
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| Leucine | 2.099mg | 1.989mg |
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| Lysine | 2.228mg | 2.248mg |
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| Methionine | 0.673mg | 0.724mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.069mg | 0.955mg |
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| Valine | 1.303mg | 1.261mg |
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| Histidine | 0.573mg | 0.721mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.152g | 0.406g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.162g | 1.206g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.012g | 0.209g |
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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
380%
33%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
150%
41%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Whitefish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Whitefish is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Whitefish contains less Sodium (difference - 395mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Octopus is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.709g)
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 is richer in vitamins?
Octopus is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)