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Rockfish vs. Octopus — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between rockfish and octopus

  • Rockfish is higher in vitamin D and vitamin B2; however, octopus is richer in vitamin B12, iron, copper, vitamin B6, zinc, and selenium.
  • Octopus's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 1434% higher.
  • Rockfish has less cholesterol.

The food types used in this comparison are Fish, rockfish, Pacific, mixed species, cooked, dry heat and Mollusks, octopus, common, cooked, moist 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 24% 5.1% 41% 14% 14% 12% 106% 12% 1.7% 416%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 43% 32% 56% 358% 246% 92% 120% 60% 6.1% 489%
Contains less SodiumSodium -80.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +81.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +523.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +34.9%
Contains more IronIron +2550%
Contains more CopperCopper +1702.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +681.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +12.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +261.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +17.6%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 1.7% 8.8% 69% 6.8% 52% 54% 24% 56% 199% 0% 7.5% 43%
Octopus
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 27% 30% 24% 0% 14% 18% 71% 54% 150% 4500% 0.25% 18% 44%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +197.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1700%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +172.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +111.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +30.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +122.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +168.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +2164.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +140%
~equal in Choline ~81mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
22% 75%
Protein: 22.23 g
Fats: 1.62 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 74.67 g
Other: 1.48 g
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
Contains more WaterWater +23.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +34.1%
Contains more FatsFats +28.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +116.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
31% 34% 35%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.42 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.466 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.485 g
36% 26% 38%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.453 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.324 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.477 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +43.8%
~equal in Saturated fat ~0.453g
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~0.477g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Rockfish Octopus DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 1.59µg 36µg 1434%
Iron 0.36mg 9.54mg 115%
Copper 0.041mg 0.739mg 78%
Vitamin B6 0.241mg 0.648mg 31%
Zinc 0.43mg 3.36mg 27%
Selenium 76.2µg 89.6µg 24%
Vitamin D 4.6µg 0µg 23%
Vitamin D 183IU 0IU 23%
Sodium 89mg 460mg 16%
Protein 22.23g 29.82g 15%
Vitamin B2 0.226mg 0.076mg 12%
Cholesterol 61mg 96mg 12%
Vitamin B5 0.404mg 0.9mg 10%
Calcium 17mg 106mg 9%
Vitamin A 5µg 90µg 9%
Vitamin C 0mg 8mg 9%
Magnesium 33mg 60mg 6%
Vitamin B3 2.897mg 3.78mg 6%
Potassium 467mg 630mg 5%
Vitamin E 0.44mg 1.2mg 5%
Phosphorus 248mg 279mg 4%
Folate 10µg 24µg 4%
Calories 109kcal 164kcal 3%
Vitamin B1 0.027mg 0.057mg 3%
Manganese 0.013mg 0.047mg 1%
Carbs 0g 4.4g 1%
Fats 1.62g 2.08g 1%
Net carbs 0g 4.4g N/A
Vitamin K 0µg 0.1µg 0%
Trans fat 0.025g N/A
Choline 78.7mg 81mg 0%
Saturated fat 0.42g 0.453g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.466g 0.324g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.485g 0.477g 0%
Tryptophan 0.296mg 0.334mg 0%
Threonine 1.014mg 1.283mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.06mg 1.298mg 0%
Leucine 1.835mg 2.099mg 0%
Lysine 2.188mg 2.228mg 0%
Methionine 0.707mg 0.673mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.935mg 1.069mg 0%
Valine 1.106mg 1.303mg 0%
Histidine 0.502mg 0.573mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.107g 0.152g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.238g 0.162g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.027g 0.012g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Rockfish Octopus
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
40%
Rockfish
381%
Octopus
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
Rockfish
150%
Octopus

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Rockfish
Rockfish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 35mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rockfish
Rockfish contains less Sodium (difference - 371mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Rockfish
Rockfish is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.033g)
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 is richer in vitamins?
Octopus
Octopus is relatively richer in vitamins
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 ($)

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. Rockfish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175131/nutrients
  2. Octopus - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174249/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.