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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.
Contains less Sodium -80%
Contains more Calcium +863.6%
Contains more Iron +1734.6%
Contains more Magnesium +66.7%
Contains more Potassium +44.5%
Contains more Zinc +510.9%
Contains more Copper +872.4%
Contains more Manganese +261.5%
Contains more Selenium +152.4%
Equal in Phosphorus - 279
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 20% 26% 131% 39% 12% 15% 26% 2% 194%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 32% 358% 43% 120% 56% 60% 92% 247% 7% 489%
Contains less Sodium -80%
Contains more Calcium +863.6%
Contains more Iron +1734.6%
Contains more Magnesium +66.7%
Contains more Potassium +44.5%
Contains more Zinc +510.9%
Contains more Copper +872.4%
Contains more Manganese +261.5%
Contains more Selenium +152.4%
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.
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Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +175.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +223.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +167.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +41.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +27.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +55.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +21.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +242.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +705.4%
Equal in Vitamin K - 0.1
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 12% 20% 501% 0% 40% 57% 190% 77% 191% 6% 559% 1%
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 D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +175.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +223.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +167.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +41.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +27.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +55.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +21.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +242.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +705.4%
Equal in Vitamin K - 0.1

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +167.8%
Contains more Water +11.3%
Contains more Protein +12.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +416.1%
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 Fats +167.8%
Contains more Water +11.3%
Contains more Protein +12.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +416.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +475.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +178.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -53.3%
23% 45% 32%
Saturated Fat: 0.969 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.864 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.327 g
36% 26% 38%
Saturated Fat: 0.453 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.324 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.477 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +475.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +178.2%
Contains less Saturated 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 Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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
Net carbs 0g 4.4g Octopus
Protein 26.48g 29.82g Octopus
Fats 5.57g 2.08g Sockeye salmon
Carbs 0g 4.4g Octopus
Calories 156kcal 164kcal Octopus
Calcium 11mg 106mg Octopus
Iron 0.52mg 9.54mg Octopus
Magnesium 36mg 60mg Octopus
Phosphorus 305mg 279mg Sockeye salmon
Potassium 436mg 630mg Octopus
Sodium 92mg 460mg Sockeye salmon
Zinc 0.55mg 3.36mg Octopus
Copper 0.076mg 0.739mg Octopus
Manganese 0.013mg 0.047mg Octopus
Selenium 35.5µg 89.6µg Octopus
Vitamin A 193IU 300IU Octopus
Vitamin A RAE 58µg 90µg Octopus
Vitamin E 0.99mg 1.2mg Octopus
Vitamin D 670IU 0IU Sockeye salmon
Vitamin D 16.7µg 0µg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin C 0mg 8mg 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
Folate 7µg 24µg Octopus
Vitamin B12 4.47µg 36µg Octopus
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0.1µg
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
Cholesterol 61mg 96mg Sockeye salmon
Trans Fat 0.023g Octopus
Saturated Fat 0.969g 0.453g Octopus
Omega-3 - DHA 0.56g 0.162g Sockeye salmon
Omega-3 - EPA 0.299g 0.152g Sockeye salmon
Omega-3 - DPA 0.093g 0.012g Sockeye salmon
Monounsaturated Fat 1.864g 0.324g Sockeye salmon
Polyunsaturated fat 1.327g 0.477g Sockeye salmon
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.019g Sockeye salmon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Sockeye salmon 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
137%
Sockeye salmon
408%
Octopus
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Sockeye salmon
150%
Octopus

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon contains less Sodium (difference - 368mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 35mg)
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.