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Trout vs. Octopus — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Trout and Octopus

  • Trout is higher in Vitamin D, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B3, however, Octopus is richer in Vitamin B12, Iron, Selenium, Copper, Zinc, and Vitamin B6.
  • Octopus's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 1329% higher.
  • Trout has less Sodium.

The food types used in this comparison are Fish, trout, rainbow, farmed, 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.
Trout
Trout
1
:
9
Octopus
Octopus
Contains less Sodium -86.7%
Contains more Calcium +253.3%
Contains more Iron +2550%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Potassium +40%
Contains more Zinc +522.2%
Contains more Copper +1243.6%
Contains more Manganese +261.5%
Contains more Selenium +218.9%
Equal in Phosphorus - 279
Trout
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 14% 22% 116% 40% 8% 15% 19% 2% 154%
Octopus
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 32% 358% 43% 120% 56% 60% 92% 247% 7% 489%
Contains less Sodium -86.7%
Contains more Calcium +253.3%
Contains more Iron +2550%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Potassium +40%
Contains more Zinc +522.2%
Contains more Copper +1243.6%
Contains more Manganese +261.5%
Contains more Selenium +218.9%
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.
Trout
Trout
7
:
4
Octopus
Octopus
Contains more Vitamin E +132.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +150.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +40.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +75.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +121.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +175.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +67.9%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +775.9%
Equal in Vitamin A - 300
Equal in Vitamin K - 0.1
Trout
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 19% 56% 570% 10% 36% 25% 125% 120% 90% 9% 514% 1%
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 E +132.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +150.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +40.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +75.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +121.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +175.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +67.9%
Contains more Folate +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +775.9%
Equal in Vitamin A - 300
Equal in Vitamin K - 0.1

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Trout
Trout
2
:
3
Octopus
Octopus
Contains more Fats +254.8%
Contains more Water +13.6%
Contains more Protein +25.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +3100%
Trout
24% 7% 69%
Protein: 23.8 g
Fats: 7.38 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.72 g
Other: 0.1 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 Fats +254.8%
Contains more Water +13.6%
Contains more Protein +25.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +3100%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Trout
Trout
2
:
1
Octopus
Octopus
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +629.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +277.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -72.6%
Trout
28% 41% 31%
Saturated Fat: 1.651 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.363 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.799 g
Octopus
36% 26% 38%
Saturated Fat: 0.453 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.324 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.477 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +629.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +277.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -72.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Trout Octopus Opinion
Net carbs 0g 4.4g Octopus
Protein 23.8g 29.82g Octopus
Fats 7.38g 2.08g Trout
Carbs 0g 4.4g Octopus
Calories 168kcal 164kcal Trout
Calcium 30mg 106mg Octopus
Iron 0.36mg 9.54mg Octopus
Magnesium 30mg 60mg Octopus
Phosphorus 270mg 279mg Octopus
Potassium 450mg 630mg Octopus
Sodium 61mg 460mg Trout
Zinc 0.54mg 3.36mg Octopus
Copper 0.055mg 0.739mg Octopus
Manganese 0.013mg 0.047mg Octopus
Selenium 28.1µg 89.6µg Octopus
Vitamin A 301IU 300IU Trout
Vitamin A RAE 100µg 90µg Trout
Vitamin E 2.79mg 1.2mg Trout
Vitamin D 759IU 0IU Trout
Vitamin D 19µg 0µg Trout
Vitamin C 2.9mg 8mg Octopus
Vitamin B1 0.143mg 0.057mg Trout
Vitamin B2 0.107mg 0.076mg Trout
Vitamin B3 6.646mg 3.78mg Trout
Vitamin B5 1.99mg 0.9mg Trout
Vitamin B6 0.386mg 0.648mg Octopus
Folate 12µg 24µg Octopus
Vitamin B12 4.11µg 36µg Octopus
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0.1µg
Tryptophan 0.279mg 0.334mg Octopus
Threonine 1.092mg 1.283mg Octopus
Isoleucine 1.148mg 1.298mg Octopus
Leucine 2.025mg 2.099mg Octopus
Lysine 2.287mg 2.228mg Trout
Methionine 0.738mg 0.673mg Trout
Phenylalanine 0.973mg 1.069mg Octopus
Valine 1.283mg 1.303mg Octopus
Histidine 0.733mg 0.573mg Trout
Cholesterol 70mg 96mg Trout
Trans Fat 0.056g Octopus
Saturated Fat 1.651g 0.453g Octopus
Omega-3 - DHA 0.616g 0.162g Trout
Omega-3 - EPA 0.259g 0.152g Trout
Omega-3 - DPA 0.109g 0.012g Trout
Monounsaturated Fat 2.363g 0.324g Trout
Polyunsaturated fat 1.799g 0.477g Trout
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.047g Trout

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Trout 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
131%
Trout
408%
Octopus
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Trout
150%
Octopus

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Trout
Trout contains less Sodium (difference - 399mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Trout
Trout is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Octopus
Octopus is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.198g)
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 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 ($)
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. Trout - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173718/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.