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Skipjack tuna vs. Octopus — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Skipjack tuna and Octopus

  • Skipjack tuna is richer in Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B6, while Octopus is higher in Vitamin B12, Iron, Selenium, Copper, Zinc, and Vitamin B5.
  • Octopus covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 1409% more than Skipjack tuna.
  • Skipjack tuna has 5 times more Vitamin B3 than Octopus. Skipjack tuna has 18.756mg of Vitamin B3, while Octopus has 3.78mg.
  • Skipjack tuna is lower in Cholesterol.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fish, tuna, skipjack, fresh, 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.
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna
2
:
8
Octopus
Octopus
Contains less Sodium -89.8%
Contains more Calcium +186.5%
Contains more Iron +496.3%
Contains more Magnesium +36.4%
Contains more Potassium +20.7%
Contains more Zinc +220%
Contains more Copper +571.8%
Contains more Manganese +147.4%
Contains more Selenium +91.5%
Equal in Phosphorus - 279
Skipjack tuna
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 60% 32% 123% 47% 7% 29% 37% 3% 256%
Octopus
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 32% 358% 43% 120% 56% 60% 92% 247% 7% 489%
Contains less Sodium -89.8%
Contains more Calcium +186.5%
Contains more Iron +496.3%
Contains more Magnesium +36.4%
Contains more Potassium +20.7%
Contains more Zinc +220%
Contains more Copper +571.8%
Contains more Manganese +147.4%
Contains more Selenium +91.5%
Equal in Phosphorus - 279

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.
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna
3
:
9
Octopus
Octopus
Contains more Vitamin B2 +60.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +396.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +51.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +400%
Contains more Vitamin C +700%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +85.6%
Contains more Folate +140%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1543.8%
Skipjack tuna
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 0% 0% 4% 10% 29% 352% 30% 227% 8% 274% 0%
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%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +60.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +396.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +51.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +400%
Contains more Vitamin C +700%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +85.6%
Contains more Folate +140%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1543.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna
2
:
3
Octopus
Octopus
Contains more Other +156.9%
Contains more Fats +61.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Protein - 29.82
Equal in Water - 60.5
Skipjack tuna
28% 62% 8%
Protein: 28.21 g
Fats: 1.29 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 62.28 g
Other: 8.22 g
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
Contains more Other +156.9%
Contains more Fats +61.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Protein - 29.82
Equal in Water - 60.5

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna
1
:
2
Octopus
Octopus
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +33.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +18.4%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.453
Skipjack tuna
39% 23% 38%
Saturated Fat: 0.42 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.243 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.403 g
Octopus
36% 26% 38%
Saturated Fat: 0.453 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.324 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.477 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +33.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +18.4%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.453

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Skipjack tuna Octopus Opinion
Net carbs 0g 4.4g Octopus
Protein 28.21g 29.82g Octopus
Fats 1.29g 2.08g Octopus
Carbs 0g 4.4g Octopus
Calories 132kcal 164kcal Octopus
Calcium 37mg 106mg Octopus
Iron 1.6mg 9.54mg Octopus
Magnesium 44mg 60mg Octopus
Phosphorus 285mg 279mg Skipjack tuna
Potassium 522mg 630mg Octopus
Sodium 47mg 460mg Skipjack tuna
Zinc 1.05mg 3.36mg Octopus
Copper 0.11mg 0.739mg Octopus
Manganese 0.019mg 0.047mg Octopus
Selenium 46.8µg 89.6µg Octopus
Vitamin A 60IU 300IU Octopus
Vitamin A RAE 18µg 90µg Octopus
Vitamin E 1.2mg Octopus
Vitamin C 1mg 8mg Octopus
Vitamin B1 0.038mg 0.057mg Octopus
Vitamin B2 0.122mg 0.076mg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin B3 18.756mg 3.78mg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 0.9mg Octopus
Vitamin B6 0.981mg 0.648mg Skipjack tuna
Folate 10µg 24µg Octopus
Vitamin B12 2.19µg 36µg Octopus
Vitamin K 0.1µg Octopus
Tryptophan 0.316mg 0.334mg Octopus
Threonine 1.237mg 1.283mg Octopus
Isoleucine 1.3mg 1.298mg Skipjack tuna
Leucine 2.293mg 2.099mg Skipjack tuna
Lysine 2.59mg 2.228mg Skipjack tuna
Methionine 0.835mg 0.673mg Skipjack tuna
Phenylalanine 1.101mg 1.069mg Skipjack tuna
Valine 1.453mg 1.303mg Skipjack tuna
Histidine 0.83mg 0.573mg Skipjack tuna
Cholesterol 60mg 96mg Skipjack tuna
Saturated Fat 0.42g 0.453g Skipjack tuna
Omega-3 - DHA 0.237g 0.162g Skipjack tuna
Omega-3 - EPA 0.091g 0.152g Octopus
Omega-3 - DPA 0.017g 0.012g Skipjack tuna
Monounsaturated Fat 0.243g 0.324g Octopus
Polyunsaturated fat 0.403g 0.477g Octopus

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Skipjack tuna Octopus
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
78%
Skipjack tuna
408%
Octopus
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Skipjack tuna
150%
Octopus

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna contains less Sodium (difference - 413mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 36mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna 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 cheaper?
Octopus
Octopus is cheaper (difference - $8)
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

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. Skipjack tuna - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172005/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.