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Sockeye salmon vs. Octopus — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Sockeye salmon and Octopus?

  • Sockeye salmon is richer in Vitamin D, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B2, yet Octopus is richer in Vitamin B12, Iron, Selenium, Copper, and Zinc.
  • Octopus's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 1314% higher.
  • Sockeye salmon contains less Sodium.

We used Fish, salmon, sockeye, cooked, dry heat and Mollusks, octopus, common, cooked, moist heat types in this comparison.

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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 26% 3.3% 38% 20% 25% 15% 131% 12% 1.7% 194%
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%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +66.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +863.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +44.5%
Contains more IronIron +1734.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +872.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +510.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +261.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +152.4%
~equal in Phosphorus ~279mg

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% 12% 20% 501% 39% 57% 190% 76% 191% 559% 0.25% 5.3% 61%
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% 18% 24% 0% 14% 18% 71% 54% 150% 4500% 0.25% 18% 44%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +175.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +223.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +167.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +41.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +27.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +39%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +55.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +21.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +705.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +242.9%
~equal in Vitamin K ~0.1µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
26% 6% 67%
Protein: 26.48 g
Fats: 5.57 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 67.33 g
Other: 0.62 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 FatsFats +167.8%
Contains more WaterWater +11.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +12.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +416.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
23% 45% 32%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.969 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.864 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.327 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 +475.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +178.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -53.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sockeye salmon Octopus Opinion
Calories 156kcal 164kcal Octopus
Protein 26.48g 29.82g Octopus
Fats 5.57g 2.08g Sockeye salmon
Vitamin C 0mg 8mg Octopus
Net carbs 0g 4.4g Octopus
Carbs 0g 4.4g Octopus
Cholesterol 61mg 96mg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin D 670IU 0IU Sockeye salmon
Magnesium 36mg 60mg Octopus
Calcium 11mg 106mg Octopus
Potassium 436mg 630mg Octopus
Iron 0.52mg 9.54mg Octopus
Copper 0.076mg 0.739mg Octopus
Zinc 0.55mg 3.36mg Octopus
Phosphorus 305mg 279mg Sockeye salmon
Sodium 92mg 460mg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin A 193IU 300IU Octopus
Vitamin A 58µg 90µg Octopus
Vitamin E 0.99mg 1.2mg Octopus
Vitamin D 16.7µg 0µg Sockeye salmon
Manganese 0.013mg 0.047mg Octopus
Selenium 35.5µg 89.6µg Octopus
Vitamin B1 0.157mg 0.057mg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin B2 0.246mg 0.076mg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin B3 10.123mg 3.78mg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin B5 1.274mg 0.9mg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin B6 0.827mg 0.648mg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin B12 4.47µg 36µg Octopus
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0.1µg
Folate 7µg 24µg Octopus
Trans Fat 0.023g Octopus
Choline 112.6mg 81mg Sockeye salmon
Saturated Fat 0.969g 0.453g Octopus
Monounsaturated Fat 1.864g 0.324g Sockeye salmon
Polyunsaturated fat 1.327g 0.477g Sockeye salmon
Tryptophan 0.335mg 0.334mg Sockeye salmon
Threonine 1.247mg 1.283mg Octopus
Isoleucine 1.274mg 1.298mg Octopus
Leucine 2.185mg 2.099mg Sockeye salmon
Lysine 2.574mg 2.228mg Sockeye salmon
Methionine 0.858mg 0.673mg Sockeye salmon
Phenylalanine 1.086mg 1.069mg Sockeye salmon
Valine 1.461mg 1.303mg Sockeye salmon
Histidine 0.711mg 0.573mg Sockeye salmon
Omega-3 - EPA 0.299g 0.152g Sockeye salmon
Omega-3 - DHA 0.56g 0.162g Sockeye salmon
Omega-3 - DPA 0.093g 0.012g Sockeye salmon
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.019g Sockeye salmon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sockeye salmon 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
132%
Sockeye salmon
380%
Octopus
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Sockeye salmon
150%
Octopus

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 35mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon contains less Sodium (difference - 368mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Octopus
Octopus is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.516g)
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 - $13)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Octopus
Octopus is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Sockeye salmon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173692/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.